Versatile Veneers: The Perfect Cover-Up

Do you have one or more tooth imperfections that mar your smile? Perhaps you wish you didn’t have a gap between your teeth. Maybe your teeth have become discolored. Learn how dental veneers can solve a number of tooth problems.

Do imperfections in your teeth bother you? Modern cosmetic dentistry has answers. Whether you have a noticeable chip, a gap, or other imperfection that mars your smile, Jason Ray, DDS, has a simple solution: veneers.

Dr. Ray, general and cosmetic dentist in Santa Monica, California, applies veneers for many patients. They’re a great solution that transforms your smile.

What are veneers?

Veneers are very thin porcelain shells that cover the front surface of your teeth. They’re versatile; they camouflage many types of imperfections. Plus, they’re permanent. Once they’re in place, you have a beautiful smile that lasts for years.

Have you noticed how news anchors and other television personalities have rows of straight, perfect teeth? Not everyone inherits teeth like that. You can be assured that many TV hosts have turned to veneers to provide a beautiful smile.

Following are six common dental issues that veneers can correct, often with breathtaking results.

1. Transform discolored teeth

If you love coffee, tea, or soda and drink any of them often, your teeth may look dull and dingy. Dark-colored beverages stain your teeth if consumed over the years.

Medications can stain your teeth as well. If you take antihistamines, blood pressure medicine, or long-term antibiotics, your teeth may become discolored. Teeth whitening is a good short-term solution, but veneers offer a permanent one.

2. Make chipped or cracked teeth whole again

Do you have a chipped or cracked tooth from an accident? Perhaps you bit down on something hard and cracked or chipped off part of a tooth. Constructed of sturdy porcelain, veneers preserve your natural tooth’s function while restoring its appearance.

3. Close a gap between teeth

Do you have a noticeable gap between some of your teeth? Veneers bridge these spaces, resulting in a consistent smile that enhances your facial symmetry.

4. Rectify short or pointed teeth

Do you feel your teeth are too small for your mouth? Perhaps you’re bothered by incisors that taper to a point. Veneers can solve both of these tooth imperfections.

5. Modify slanted or angled teeth

If you have some slanted teeth that jut out of line, veneers can hide this problem if it isn’t too severe.

6. Change the appearance of worn-down teeth

Do you grind your teeth? Are they shorter than they used to be? Fortunately, veneers can restore your teeth to their former height and shape, effectively reversing your smile’s aging process.

Are you ready for a smile transformation? Call the office of Jason Ray, DDS, today or book an appointment through our online portal now.