When you have one tooth that’s unattractive appearance downgrades your smile’s overall appearance, a single tooth veneer may be the answer. Perhaps you have a chipped tooth that can be covered without work being performed on the surrounding teeth, or maybe you have an old dental work that could benefit from refreshing. A single tooth veneer can provide improvement without costly, unnecessary changes to the rest of your teeth.

Veneers are thin shells, custom-made for each of your teeth. Made out of high quality, tooth-colored materials, they provide a look that is undetectable from a natural tooth. They cover the front side of your teeth, creating a totally new smile. They can alter the shape, color, length or size of each tooth. Veneers are also stain-resistant, giving you a lasting bright smile.

Single tooth veneers can be more complicated than a full set because of the difficulty in matching the color to the existing teeth. Using the proper materials, such as resin-based composites (which are easier to manage the color of), will allow you to achieve a natural look that matches the rest of your smile. There is no need to get a more invasive crown to repair a tooth that has not suffered significant structural damage and doesn’t require a root canal procedure. A single tooth veneer is thinner and more cost effective.

Not only can a single tooth veneer fix an individual tooth, it can cover gaps between teeth. When practical, this is a great alternative to much more intensive orthodontic options that take significantly longer to achieve results. Why endure the hassle, pain and cost of braces, when a single tooth veneer may be appropriate for improving the appearance of a gap?

Because veneers are custom-made for each particular tooth, they offer the most natural option for smaller repairs and cover-ups. There’s no need to settle for a damaged smile. It also does not make sense to perform significant dental work when a minor adjustment may do the trick. A consultation with a cosmetic dentist can let you know if a single tooth veneer is right for you.