Veneers can be a good solution for many issues, such as:

Cracks and chips

Cracks and chips can really ruin your smile — and they can also increase the chances of breakage and tooth decay. Veneers conceal cracks and chips while helping to prevent further damage.

Severe stains 

Severe stains, which are called intrinsic because they affect both your inner and outer teeth, aren’t always treatable with professional teeth whitening. But, veneers can hide the stain and completely change the color of your tooth.

Misshapen teeth

If your tooth is misshapen, making it really stand out from your other teeth, a veneer could be the best way to normalize its appearance. Veneers can completely alter the size and shape of your tooth to give you a beautiful, uniform smile.

Dr. Schulman can also size veneers to fill in gaps between your teeth, or to improve the appearance of slightly crooked teeth. 

Veneers and crowns are both restorations made from porcelain or resin composite, but they generally have different uses. Veneers are thinner than crowns, and they only attach to the front of your teeth. This means that Dr. Schulman needs to remove less tooth enamel when bonding your veneers into place than he does when placing crowns.

If your main concerns are cosmetic, and the problem is in a front tooth, veneers are usually the best solution. But, a cracked molar, broken tooth, or other tooth damage in the back of your mouth generally require the extra support that a crown can give you. Crowns cover the front, back, sides, and chewing surfaces completely. They’re usually strictly functional, rather than cosmetic.

Want to get started on the veneers process? You could have a new smile in only a couple of appointments at Allan D. Schulman, DDS, LLC, so use the online booking tool or call the office to get started now.