Teeth make an important statement. They do not define you as a person, but they can determine whether other people are willing to get to know you. Some people can be turned off by a poor set of teeth and refuse to even talk to you. Thus, if you are out trying to meet new people—maybe trying to meet the one person in the world for you—a bad set of teeth can stop your quest before you really have a chance to get started. Getting veneers to improve the look of your teeth just might be the key you need to help you open doors an break down social barriers.

Why not Just Use Braces?

You might be thinking, "Aren't braces used to fix teeth?" The answer to this question is yes . . . and no. First of all, braces are used to move teeth. Thus, braces can be used to straighten a tooth that has come in crooked, and they can also be used to close gaps between teeth. However, there are some situations that braces can't fix. For example, if you have an oddly shaped tooth, braces will not change the shape of your tooth. Furthermore, if you have small teeth, braces will not make them any bigger. If you have problems with the shape of your teeth—or more specifically, if other people seem to have a problems with the shape of your teeth—you should consider using veneers. 

How Veneers Are Used

A veneer is a thin crown that is affixed to the front of a tooth. In order to make the veneer solid, a dentist will grind down the front of the tooth to provide a smooth surface, which will provide a more solid foundation for the crown. A dentist can use the crown to make a smooth surface, a larger tooth, or a regular shape. Thus, if you have misshapen teeth, veneers can be used to correct the shape of the tooth. To be clear, veneers can be used to reduce the appearance of gaps, make crooked teeth look straight, make small teeth look larger, and otherwise correct the appearance of teeth.

If you are sick of people judging your teeth before they even have a chance to get to know you, you no longer have to live in subjection to your teeth. While veneers can be quite expensive, they can change your life or at least the way you interact with other people in your life. Contact a dental office like Carolina Forest Family Dentistry for more information about veneers.