When to Consider Veneers for Crooked Teeth

Crooked teeth as a child usually means a trip to the orthodontist followed by what can potentially mean years in braces. For adults, severely crooked teeth may still require an orthodontist to fix your bite and functionality. 

But for mild cosmetic crookedness, there’s another option.

At Bayside Dental Arts in Queens, New York, Dr. Andrey Ilyabayev and our team provide customize cosmetic veneers to straighten and enhance your smile. Here’s when you should consider veneers to fix crooked teeth.

A quick guide to veneers

Cosmetic veneers are very thin shells made of porcelain or composite resin. Dr. Ilyabayev shaves the barest whisper of enamel off of your existing teeth so the veneers fit flush, leaving no hint that you’ve had cosmetic dentistry.

Placement of veneers usually takes two dental visits. At the first, Dr. Ilyabayev removes the required enamel, makes molds of your teeth, and places temporary veneers. At the second, he fits your custom-fabricated veneers and bonds them securely in place.

You are not a good candidate for dental veneers if you have cavities, gum disease, or teeth that are severely damaged from trauma or decay.

When veneers are best for crooked teeth

While you still may want to consider a tooth straightening solution like Invisalign® to fix your crooked teeth, veneers may be a better choice if you’re just looking to fix modest smile imperfections.

Highly visible teeth

For example, perhaps you're really only worried about the teeth that show when you smile. The top front eight teeth are the ones we most commonly target for correction with veneers.

Crowded or gapped teeth

Crooked teeth often create crowding, where teeth are tightly pushed together, or gapping, which causes visible spaces between teeth. Veneers can correct these subtle flaws.

Teeth with small chips or cracks

In addition to crooked teeth, you can choose veneers to hide teeth with minor damage that doesn’t threaten the core health of the teeth involved.

Additional benefits of veneers

In addition to the ability to hide imperfections in your smile, veneers also offer the following benefits:

• Natural results thanks to the ability to color-match with your existing teeth
• Stain resistance that’s even stronger than your original tooth enamel
• No extra maintenance required — just regular at-home and in-office dental cleanings
• Improved self-confidence and self-esteem

With proper care, veneers can last 10-20 years before they need replacing. 

Do you think veneers are the right choice for your crooked teeth? Schedule an appointment at our Bayside, New York, office. To get in touch, call us at 315-908-0804 or book an appointment online today.