Even with the best oral hygiene routine and dental care, teeth are vulnerable to everything from diet and lifestyle factors to the natural aging process. Cosmetic issues like stained teeth and chips and cracks are some of the most common reasons to invest in a smile makeover, but other issues like gaps and tooth size can also be corrected with cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Paul Dunkling and Dr. Greg Penney, the dentists at Dunkling & Penney Dentistry in Burlington and Jericho, VT, recommend dental veneers as an affordable and minimally invasive option to restore a damaged smile.
Dental Veneers in Burlington and Jericho, VT
Veneers are like a silver bullet for many of the cosmetic dental problems that can ruin your smile. They are custom designed from a thin layer of porcelain that is cemented to the surface of the tooth and can change the size, shape, and color to leave your teeth looking and functioning like new.
How Veneers Can Improve a Damaged Smile
Veneers are a good choice for some of the following cosmetic dental problems:
- Chips and cracks
- Stains and discolorations that can't be removed with surface professional teeth whitening treatments
- Moderate gaps and spaces between teeth (if you have significant bite and alignment issues you may need orthodontic treatment)
- Large chips or cracks
- Uneven teeth
- To reinforce and seal a tooth after root canal therapy
But even if there is nothing technically "wrong" with your teeth, porcelain veneers are still available to you if you would simply like to change the size or shape of your teeth for aesthetic purposes. Many people go to the dentist with a picture of their ideal smile and the changes they'd like to make.
Find a Dentist in Burlington and Jericho, VT
For more information about porcelain veneers and other cosmetic dentistry options, contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dunkling or Dr. Penney by calling (802) 863-3479 in Burlington and (802) 899-3973 in Jericho.