When people start looking into veneers for the first time, they’re often surprised by the incredible versatility of the treatment. Veneers can be simply layered onto any teeth that you have a particular problem with, allowing you to completely alter the appearance of your smile.

If you have crooked teeth, for example, you might wonder whether veneers could help you align your smile. Here’s what you should know.

Can Veneers Straighten Out Your Smile?

Veneers are capable of a lot, but what exactly they can do for you depends a lot on the particulars of your situation. If you have mild or moderate misalignment, veneers could potentially help you address the issue; on the other hand, people with severely crooked or gapped teeth might find that veneers are insufficient to remedy the issue.

The only way to know for sure whether veneers will be able to actually align your teeth is to talk to a dentist with a complete understanding of your unique situation.

How Can Veneers Straighten Teeth?

If you decide to align your smile via braces, your teeth will gradually be moved via the use of an oral appliance until they’re in their ideal position. However, this isn’t necessarily the only way to straightening your teeth; you could also change their shape so that they meet, or so that they no longer overlap.

This is the approach that veneers take. In the process of getting this cosmetic treatment done, it’s possible to completely alter the shape of your teeth so that they fit together perfectly.

What if my Teeth are Too Misaligned?

If veneers aren’t going to be able to completely fix the problem on their own, you might need to make use of traditional braces or other kinds of oral appliances in order to get the straight smile that you’re looking for.

If you want veneers for their other aesthetic benefits, you can always have orthodontic work done and then get your cosmetic treatment. You can talk to a dentist and they’ll be able to design a treatment plan well-suited to your particular needs.

About Our Practice

At Sommers Family Dentistry, we put our patients’ happiness at the center of everything that we do. We put everything we have into our work, meaning that when you come to us for your cosmetic dental care you can expect both incredible comfort and stunning quality for your cosmetic dental work. From the moment you step into our dentists’ office until you leave, you can expect to get personalized attention from qualified professionals.

If you have any questions about veneers, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (419) 668-3606.