Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to improve your smile in the new year. Whether you want to fix minor imperfections or drastically change your smile, consider porcelain veneers. Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain that your dentist places on the front surface of your teeth. Before placing the shells, you can select what whiteness shade you want. Therefore, you can radically change your smile with your selection. 

Brighten Your Smile

A bright, white smile is a top priority for many people, especially around the holidays. This time of year, whitening treatments are incredibly popular. So, many people will go to a local convenience store or search online for the best options. Other people will consult their dentist for a more effective professional whitening treatment. However, chemical whitening treatments are not options for everyone. 

Trauma-related dental damage can cause discoloration issues that most whitening treatments cannot solve. Chemical treatments cannot break down the bleeding that occurs deep within the tooth. In addition to dental trauma, some medications or medical treatments can permanently alter the color of your teeth. For example, taking certain antibiotics before the age of 12 can damage your enamel, ruining the color and shape of your teeth. Therefore, you need an alternative treatment.

Porcelain veneers cover the coloration issues rather than altering them on a chemical level. As a result, it is an efficient way to brighten your smile due to stubborn dental discoloration. 

Fix Chipped or Broken Teeth

Your dentist may recommend dental bonding for minor chips on your front teeth. However, larger chips or breaks will need more support. So, your dentist may suggest the use of veneers. Depending on the tooth, your dentist will use a similar tooth as a model. For example, if you chip your top right incisor, your dentist will use your top left incisor to create your dental veneer. 

When you use dental veneers for broken teeth, they provide your teeth with structure and stability. Additionally, they can help prevent future erosion or decay. When there is damage to the enamel, the tooth is not as strong. The enamel protects your teeth from harmful bacteria and erosion. Without treatment, a chip or break can turn into worn teeth or eventual tooth decay. In addition, porcelain veneers blend in with your other teeth, making your smile even. 

Stain-Resistant Material

One of the many benefits of dental veneers is that they are stain-resistant. This means that they are less likely to stain compared to your natural teeth. In fact, the porcelain material will remain whiter much longer than your other teeth. This means that you can enjoy a white smile for a long time. However, your other teeth can still change colors.

If you only have one or two porcelain veneers among your natural teeth, you should be conscious of your diet and lifestyle. If you often consume foods and beverages that stain your teeth, you may find yourself with an uneven color in your smile. For example, coffee and red wine are huge causes of teeth stains.