Candidates for Porcelain Veneers

Veneers have been retouching smiles since the days of Old Hollywood, when everyone smoked and had ruinously discolored teeth. Modern porcelain veneers are the best way to perfect a smile without orthodontics. However, in that light, there are some factors you should consider for your candidacy. Any orthodontic repair your mouth requires may disqualify you from getting veneers.

One of the most popular uses for veneers is simply to hide stained and discolored teeth. Staining and discoloring happens after years of smoking, or drinking tea and coffee. A certain amount of staining just comes with age or from neglect. Many clients prefer to try teeth whitening, but greyish stains do not respond to whitening treatments. If your teeth are stained in this way, you should be a good candidate for veneers.

It is better if your bite is not irregular, and your teeth are not excessively crooked. These would be considered orthodontic issues. Veneers are best seen as masks, as they tend to camouflage damage more than correct it.

As long as your teeth are fairly healthy and you have no issues with tooth-grinding, our expert in porcelain veneers in Van Nuys will approve you for veneers. Having sufficient tooth enamel is another factor, as most veneers require some alteration of existing tooth structure.

For more about your potential candidacy for porcelain veneers, contact our Van Nuys cosmetic dentist.