When Are Porcelain Veneers NOT for You?

It's only natural that more and more people prefer dental procedures and implants that look natural.
For example, more would prefer invisible braces as opposed to metal ones.
This is because metal braces aren't only uncomfortable, but see-through braces are invisible so they retain their ability to smile while their teeth are being aligned.
This also goes for veneers, which look just as natural as real teeth.
Just like invisible braces, however, veneers aren't for everyone.
If you're thinking of getting them, make sure that it's what you really want.
Also ensure that you can get them.
For instance, if you have unhealthy teeth, a dentist will not be able to put one on you.
Your teeth would need to be fixed first.
This is because the veneers are bonded to where the enamel is, and unhealthy teeth don't have a lot of enamel to work with.
Veneers are best used on those with chipped and cracked teeth.
Smokers with money to burn can also opt for veneers instead of the cheaper dental procedure that involves swabbing the teeth with a stain remover.
At any rate, veneers are meant for improving the appearance of broken yet perfectly healthy teeth.
Because it is more cosmetic in nature, it is naturally costly.
So if you are a frugal type of person, veneers may not be for you.
This isn't to say that it's not a good investment, as veneers can last up to ten years before needing a replacement.
Once you've undergone the procedure, there will be no turning back.
As veneers are bonded to where the enamel should have been, they are permanent.
They aren't like invisible braces or dentures where you can take them off as you please.
They are not removed until it is time to replace them.
The fact that they are permanent poses problems for some people.
If you're one who has a habit of crushing ice with your teeth after finishing your soda, which is could also have been what damaged your teeth in the first place, then you have to kill that habit if you're thinking of getting veneers.
The same way you can damage your teeth, you can damage the thin shells attached to your teeth.
You may also want to reconsider if you grind your teeth when you sleep.
If you're safe from any of the aforementioned scenarios, then go ahead and get yourself a porcelain veneer for a better-looking smile.