People are often resistant to change, and trying dental veneers seems to be no exception to the rule. So when a patient decides to choose dental veneers, the patient feels he should take in a lot of information to be able weigh the pros and the cons of having dental veneers. The pros are that they do not change color, can eliminate orthodontic abnormalities, and they closely mimic your own teeth. Some of the cons to consider are cost and their effect on nail biting and other bad habits.
To many, it sounds like a dream come true when they are told that dental veneers do not change color. It is true that it is impossible to stain dental veneers. However, it is a double-edged sword because the veneers cannot blend with your own natural teeth, unless, of course, if you choose to get veneers done on all of your teeth.
Dental veneers are very good at hiding existing orthodontic issues. While braces may be another alternative in dealing with such issues, they tend to take quite some time to achieve the desired results. With dental veneers, what is required is just to have an initial dental visit then followed up with the installation. Another pro for dental veneers is their lack of maintenance. With braces, you will have regularly scheduled visits to the orthodontist.
Dental veneers mimic more closely your natural teeth. They have a translucent factor to them, which make them easily mistaken for your own teeth. Due to the translucent factor that dental veneers have, it makes them appear to have a coat of enamel, which is just like a real tooth.
While the pros for considering dental veneers seem to outweigh any potential cons, there are a few to consider. The biggest con is the cost factor. The cost of having just one tooth done is up to $1,500. Since it is so expensive, patients have elected to travel to other countries to have dental veneers installed. But complications can arise due to cheap but inexperienced dentists who provide low quality service. This will ultimately lead to even more money spent on having the dysfunctional veneers fixed. It would serve you well to complete your research to find the dentist that has a credible record and one that you are most comfortable with.
On the other hand, if you have bad habits such as nail biting, it would be recommended that you stay away from veneers. Such bad habits can cause damage to the veneers, which will ultimately cause you to make another trip to the dentist, and potentially cost you additional money. You must be committed to stop your usual habits when you decide to have veneers. In the long run, if you are unable to stop them, you may find that the maintenance of veneers is costly. While they do not deteriorate overnight, in time, the wear and tear will show. As such, it will require future visits to the dentist. You will find the additional visits to cost more and will far exceed the initial cost of installation.