When you suffer from damage or discoloration in your smile, it can affect your confidence and self-esteem. Dental veneers significantly improve the appearance of your teeth, and dentists Dr. Dan Isaacson, Dr. Mike Weisbrod, and Dr. Tara Peterson at Isaacson Gentle Dentistry, located in White Bear Lake, MN, are your local dental veneers expert.

What are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are custom fittings made to correct or hide dental damage, including:

• gaps between teeth
• crookedness
• stains and discoloration
• chips

Dental veneers offer a long-term solution when you suffer from consistent cosmetic concerns, especially if you don't respond to other dental treatments like braces, teeth whitening, or retainers.

Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells placed on the front of the teeth to improve teeth' appearance.

Types of Veneers

When choosing dental veneers, you have the choice of two types: porcelain and resin-based composite.

Porcelain Veneers

These types of veneers are the most common. Porcelain veneers are thin but strong caps that are placed on your teeth.

Porcelain veneers are the same color as your natural teeth, or you can choose to make them more white to brighten your smile. These are the more expensive option, but they are less likely to chip or stain.

Resin-Based Composite Veneers

Although similar to porcelain veneers, resin-based composite veneers are less expensive and require less enamel removal. However, these veneers may stain over time and are more likely to chip. Your dentist can help decide what type of veneer is best for you and your needs.

How Do Dental Veneers Compare to Other Dental Treatments?

Other dental procedures offer an improved cosmetic appearance of your teeth: dental veneers, crowns, and implants. The critical difference between the three is the area that each one covers. Dental veneers cover the front of the tooth, crowns cover the entire tooth, and implants replace a missing tooth or extracted teeth.

Depending on your needs, your dentist will choose which dental treatment is best for you.

Dental veneers may be the next step in smiling more confidently and feeling better about yourself. If you're ready to learn more about dental veneers, call Dr. Isaacson, Dr. Weisbrod, and Dr. Peterson at Isaacson Gentle Dentistry, located in White Bear Lake, MN, at (651) 762-7677.