When to Choose Veneers Over Teeth Whitening

In pursuit of your ideal smile? Professional teeth whitening is the fastest way to brightness, but dental veneers can improve the shade while also correcting other flaws that may detract from your first impression.

Our team at Sabrina E. Mickel DDS & Associates in Beachwood, Ohio, specializes in cosmetic dentistry, believing that confidence in your smile is an important part of your overall dental health. For many, that means bright, white teeth that make an impression.

Professional whitening can dramatically increase the brightness of your smile, reaching shades many times beyond the natural color of your tooth enamel. It’s a great, single-session smile enhancer that’s ideal for many patients.

Yet, not everyone is suited for specialized teeth whitening. If your teeth are healthy but also have mild to moderate imperfections, dental veneers may be a better solution to achieve the smile you’ve really wanted all along, including brightness.

Teeth whitening

The teeth whitening industry is huge, reflecting the demand for a brighter smile. Hands down, the best whitening happens at the dentist’s office.

We use professional-strength, light-activated whitening bleaches that are many times stronger than any over-the-counter whitening product. Consumer whiteners require a large margin of safety, since your gums and the inside of your mouth could be damaged with misuse of stronger bleaches.

Our whitening experts have the knowledge and training to safely handle professional-grade bleaches without risk to sensitive tissue. You can expect these treatments to work well on surface stains on teeth from food, beverages, and smoking.

Veneers

Veneers take a different approach to whitening by placing a cap over the surface of front-facing teeth. Made from porcelain or composite resins, these chips closely match the appearance of natural teeth, dialing up to whatever level of brightness you choose.

However, veneers aren’t only about a bright smile. Let’s take a closer look at the full slate of benefits they offer.

The capabilities of veneers

A Hollywood smile isn’t just about brightness. You might want your teeth to be more even and well-spaced. Minor damage and alignment issues can also detract from your ideal smile.

No whitening treatment can provide these changes. However, veneers can. With careful planning, we can cover chipped or cracked teeth, balance out minor gaps or misalignments, or even change the shape of your teeth and gums.

These changes work best when the issues are mild to moderate and involve just a few teeth.

Take your smile over the top

In addition to brightening, veneers reinforce teeth with chips or cracks, keeping them viable for years into the future. This can make them an attractive alternative to more complex treatments.

Find out more about how veneers can help take your smile over the top. Contact Sabrina E. Mickel DDS & Associates to schedule your consultation with Dr. Mickel today.