Chipped Tooth? Veneers Might Be the Best Option

Your smile is the first thing people see when they meet you, and a chipped tooth can stand out like a sore thumb. While the tooth may be fundamentally sound and there’s no need to have major cosmetic dental work done, it can boost your self confidence and self-esteem if you get your front-facing teeth issues addressed in a cost-effective way.

At the dental practice of Dr. Padmaja Yalamanchili in Fairfax, Virginia, you can get gorgeous porcelain veneers that can fix a whole range of cosmetic dental issues and can last for many years without having issues. It’s up to you to take the first step!

Dental veneer basics 

Dental veneers are wafer-thin shells of a material similar to that of your natural tooth enamel in appearance and luminosity. In most cases, this means porcelain, since it is hard and fracture-proof and has the same translucent shine as tooth enamel, so your pearly whites will look uniform and attractive.

The veneer material is shaped into thin covers for your front-facing teeth to create a perfect visual. A tiny layer of enamel is removed from the front faces of your teeth to ensure the veneers don’t stick out, and then they are bonded in place using a very strong, semipermanent adhesive.

Porcelain is extremely break-and-stain resistant, and once installed, you’ll simply need to keep up your at-home oral health care routine as usual and see your doctor every six months for your regular cleaning and exam. 

Many of Dr. Yalamanchili’s patients have worn the same set of veneers for up to 10 years or longer before needing any revisions or replacements. When it’s time to update your veneers, we’ll reevaluate the condition of all of your teeth and decide if there is any other work that needs to be done before installing your new set of veneers.

Why veneers are perfect for chipped teeth

Chipped front teeth are often not significantly impacted by the chip, as long as a break or crack doesn’t reach the inner layers of the tooth. You could keep on eating, talking, and smiling without any adverse effects.

However, a chipped tooth at the front of their smile can make many feel self-conscious. When you’re afraid to smile, it can impact your professional and personal life and affect how you see yourself and how you think others see you.

Veneers are the ideal solution for one or more chipped teeth, because they cover up the issue, and no-one will even be able to tell. If you have other minor cosmetic defects affecting your teeth, veneers can often fix those as well:

• Discoloration or staining
• Worn down teeth or teeth with grooves
• Gaps between teeth
• Minor overcrowding of teeth
• Slightly misaligned front teeth

Veneers are not a one-size-fits-all solution, but if you just need a little boost in your appearance, there’s no harm in using veneers to cover over minor flaws.

Veneers only take two visits to our office to complete. At your initial consultation, Dr. Yalamanchili lets you know if you are a good candidate for veneers. If so, she preps your teeth, takes impressions, and sends the data to the lab so they can create your custom veneers. On your second visit, she fits the veneers and bonds them in place. That’s all it takes to get a great smile. 

To learn more about veneers, schedule a consultation with Dr. Yalamanchili by calling 703-213-5312, or book an appointment online.