Porcelain veneers can fix all sorts of aesthetic issues and leave you with a perfected smile. This is why it’s a favorite among celebrities and others who want to enhance their already beautiful smile by eliminating discoloration, chips, and other small imperfections. For the most part, anyone who has good oral health is a good candidate for dental veneers. However, there are factors to consider before you commit to them, including the alignment of your smile. Continue reading to learn about whether or not you should get veneers if you have crooked teeth.
Can You Get Veneers with Crooked Teeth?
Even though veneers can fix a world of issues, severe misalignment is not one of them. Depending on how crooked your teeth are, it may not be the best idea. If your teeth are severely misaligned, it can be a threat to your oral health. They are more difficult to clean and more likely to break or chip from overcrowding in certain areas. If you have an issue with your bite, veneers will only cover it up instead of getting to the root of the problem. You should talk to your dentist about possible orthodontic treatment to move your teeth into their correct locations before you should consider getting porcelain veneers to perfect your smile.
If you only have minor misalignment, it may not be a big deal. Sometimes, veneers can even cover up the appearance of crooked teeth entirely! However, it depends on whether your teeth are just slightly crooked or if you have a bite issue that needs to be dealt with. After examining the extent of your misalignment, your dentist will determine if you are a good candidate for dental veneers so you can get the best possible results.
How Can You Straighten Your Smile?
If your dentist determines that you’re better off having your teeth aligned prior to getting dental veneers, that does not necessarily mean that you need to put up with years of braces to get the smile you’ve always wanted. Instead, you have options like Invisalign clear aligners. This treatment uses sets of customized aligners to place pressure on your teeth in order to shift them to their ideal positions. Every two weeks, you are given a new set of aligners to wear so your smile will progress to perfection. This can allow you to have more freedom of what you can do to enhance your smile.
Just because your teeth are crooked doesn’t always mean that you cannot invest in dental veneers. Ask your dentist if you are a good candidate. They will be able to give you the best advice on how you can give yourself a smile that screams confidence!
About the Author
Dr. Todd Semder and his team provide many different cosmetic services, including porcelain veneers, at his practice in St. Albans, WV. Dr. Semder earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the WVU School of Dentistry and is certified in both Invisalign and dental implant placement. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the West Virginia Dental Association. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit his website or call (304) 722-2211.