Many people today are opting for teeth-whitening solutions to give them their brightest smile. Teeth whitening is widely available throughout Midland as well as affordable.

Although over-the-counter teeth whiteners can help, they are not nearly as powerful as the kind we have here in our dentist office. Nonetheless, teeth whitening does not work for everyone. That’s because the bleach in teeth-whitening solution removes stains from the surface of teeth, but some stains penetrate deeper into teeth. This is the case with some medications that stain teeth yellow or gray. Unfortunately, this leaves people self-conscious about their smile. Veneers completely cover stained teeth.

Sometimes, through no fault of your own, one or more of your adult teeth emerges misshapen. It may be smaller than your other teeth, pointy, twisted or unusually long. Porcelain veneers are the best remedy for misshapen teeth. They’re a quick and easy fix, simply covering the unusual teeth.

While a crown (cap) is an option for a single misshapen tooth, if the tooth is healthy, a veneer is a better solution. That’s because the dental expert has to remove less of your healthy tooth to make room for a veneer than a crown.

The most common fix for spaces between teeth is orthodontia. However, if many — or all — your teeth have spaces between them, orthodontia won’t help. Shifting the position of all your teeth can wreak havoc with your mouth and bite. An easier and better solution is veneers.

Our dental experts will make your porcelain veneers larger than your regular teeth, so that once they’re in place, all the gaps are gone.

In cases when orthodontia is a good solution for closing gaps, some clients still choose veneers because they don’t want to put in the time it takes for orthodontia to work — six months to two years.

Some small teeth — also known as short teeth — may or may not have spaces between them. Sometimes gum contouring can help improve the appearance of small teeth. With this procedure, the dental professional removes some of your gum tissue to reveal more of your teeth. However, not everyone is a good candidate for gum contouring.

For a better, quicker fix, many patients at our Midland dental clinic opt for porcelain veneers. Veneers can give you the big, bright, beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

A small chip on a single tooth can usually be repaired by bonding. However, a broken or cracked tooth may need more work. If you have several damaged teeth — teeth with chips or cracks, broken teeth, teeth with craze lines or other issues — porcelain veneers are the best solution.