5 Smile Flaws Easily Remedied With Veneers

You don’t need to be a celebrity to get a Hollywood smile. You simply need dental veneers and the expertise of a highly experienced cosmetic dentist.

If you’re in the West Hollywood, California area, look no further than Denis Mustedanagic, DMD, of Me Dental Spa. Dr. Mustedanagic has transformed countless smiles with state-of-the-art dental veneers. 

These wafer-thin shells that fit over the fronts of your teeth are highly versatile in camouflaging all kinds of smile flaws. 

Made of porcelain, they are translucent and custom-contoured to look like your natural teeth. They’re also stain-resistant, and with proper care, they can last up to 15 years.

Veneers have increased in popularity substantially over the past decade. Today, an estimated 8 percent of American adults have them. 

In this blog, Dr. Mustendanagic explains the five most common reasons his patients get dental veneers:

1. Covering chipped, cracked, or worn enamel

If a tooth has been slightly chipped in an accident, is cracked due to wear, or has become shortened from grinding (a condition known as attrition), a veneer can restore its appearance and contour. Because veneers are custom color-matched to your surrounding teeth, the repaired tooth will blend seamlessly.

2. Eliminating gaps and spacing issues

Veneers can be strategically sized to close small gaps or diastemas between teeth, eliminating uneven spaces. This is a quicker alternative to traditional orthodontic treatments in many cosmetic cases.

3. Reshaping teeth with irregular contours

Teeth that are misshapen or have an unusual contour can disrupt the symmetry of your smile. Veneers rebuild these teeth, giving them a more aesthetically pleasing and uniform appearance.

4. Correcting uneven tooth size or length

Teeth that appear too small or have noticeable variations in length can be easily corrected, especially in the front of the mouth. Veneers allow us to create a balanced, proportional look across your smile line.

5. Concealing permanent tooth discoloration

Most discoloration responds well to professional teeth whitening. However, not all stains do. For example, severe discoloration from high fluoride exposure during tooth development (fluorosis) or staining caused by certain antibiotics, such as tetracycline, is often resistant to bleaching. That’s when to turn to veneers. They provide an excellent solution by completely covering the discolored tooth with a bright, natural-looking surface. 

Do smile flaws have you hiding your pearly whites? If so, explore the confidence-boosting benefits of dental veneers. Call our office or request a consultation online today.