Veneers. Veneers or laminates, which are very thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth, are great to correct stained teeth, defective enamel or color variations in young people. Aside from color correction, veneers can also be used to make minor corrections to teeth that are shaped irregularly, although they change only the front of the tooth. How old should you be to have veneers? It doesn’t matter, as long as you are willing to redo them later if you place veneers before you finish growing.

However, as we age past 35, gum recession often exposes the root surface of the tooth, which can stain and therefore margins of the tooth become visible. In other words, over time you may not have the result you originally expected from veneers. Therefore, ¾ or full crowns look and function better than veneers. Crowns are more flexible when correcting imperfections, and can have other therapeutic benefits. They have different applications than veneers.

If you would like to improve your smile with veneers, ask us today if it is the right solution for you.