Charleston SC patients benefit from dental veneers to correct noticeable flaws on front teeth

Dental veneers are famed for their natural appearance. Since your front teeth are highly visible, veneers may be the preferred method to improve your smile.

Veneers are made from thin layers of porcelain shaped to cover the front surfaces of teeth. Veneers can smooth chips and uneven surfaces, close gaps, and correct other features that may bother you.

This process takes skill. Dr. Greenberg combines training in both the arts and dentistry to produce a natural result when rebuilding your teeth with dental materials.

About your front teeth

The teeth in your smile zone are incisors. You have a total of eight incisors, four each on the upper and lower jaws. The central incisors are the front teeth in the middle of your mouth.

Since the incisors are so noticeable, their appearance can have a big impact on how you feel about your looks. These teeth also play an important functional role. Their broad, flat features and narrow, sharp edges are suitable for cutting and snipping off pieces of food.

Why veneers may be ideal for the front teeth

Each aspect of the veneer is customized to your existing teeth to create the most natural result. Features Dr. Greenberg takes into account when designing veneers include:

• Shade or color
• The way the veneer reflects light
• Its translucence

Veneers are further customized to address your concerns. For example, the dental materials may be sculpted to create a uniform shape that is natural but more aesthetically pleasing, should you have a too-pointy or worn tooth.

These aesthetic considerations are of utmost importance when treating front teeth. Modern veneers are durable, strong, and stain resistant. Today’s dental materials are designed to function like natural enamel and tooth structure. You should expect to enjoy veneers for many years to come with proper oral hygiene.

Inadequate brushing and flossing can undo all the improvements realized with veneers. If habits such as tooth grinding while sleeping produced the chips and cracks that resulted in your need for veneers, dental appliances can be customized to securely and comfortably fit your mouth and protect this investment in your oral health.

Many patients have enjoyed dental veneers on their front teeth in Charleston SC. While they are considered the most lifelike way to cover damaged teeth and mask flaws, as dental materials and techniques have evolved they are resilient to the forces from chewing and other functions. You can enjoy their beauty for decades. Call (843)751 4262 to find out more about this treatment and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Greenberg.