Why We Move Teeth Before Veneers

While porcelain veneers can effectively transform the appearance of your smile, an important step that can be needed first is to ensure they are aligned and spaced well. If your teeth aren’t aligned properly, placing veneers on top can achieve less effective results.

This blog will explore why moving teeth before receiving treatment with porcelain veneers can be crucial for achieving the most aesthetically pleasing results possible.

A Solid Foundation for a Perfect Smile

Porcelain veneers are placed above your natural teeth to cover chips, cracks and help to reshape your teeth. Moving your teeth first helps correct any misalignment, crowding, or gaps in your teeth.

This step ensures that when you finally get your porcelain veneers, they’ll be applied to a set of teeth that are correctly aligned and spaced. A good foundation makes the veneers look natural, symmetrical, and aesthetically pleasing.

Correcting Misalignment

Misaligned teeth can be a source of discomfort, affect your bite and even affect overall oral health when ignored for too long. While veneers can help to change the appearance of the teeth, they don’t address misalignment, and ignoring misalignment when placing veneers can hinder the results that veneers are meant to achieve. Before veneers can be considered, it’s essential to address misalignments if they are present.

Dental treatments like braces or clear aligners like Invisalign gradually move teeth into the correct positions. This improves your smile’s aesthetics and enhances your oral health. Once your teeth are aligned, your dentist can determine the exact dimensions and shape of veneers that will complement your newly aligned teeth.

Ensuring Proper Tooth Preparation

Getting porcelain veneers involves removing a thin layer of enamel from the front surface of the teeth. This is necessary to create space for the veneers and ensure a natural-looking result.

Removing enamel can lead to unpredictable results if teeth are misaligned or have irregular shapes before veneer placement. Treatment with braces or Invisalign to align your teeth first will make it easier for your dentist to prepare them for veneers with precision. This ensures that the veneers are applied correctly and that the final result is long-lasting.

Achieving a Natural Look

One of the main goals of porcelain veneers is to create a natural-looking smile. When teeth are correctly aligned and spaced, veneers can seamlessly blend in with natural teeth. This integration is essential for achieving a smile that doesn’t look artificial or out of place.

Without teeth movement, veneers may need to be bulkier or have more pronounced changes in shape to compensate for misalignment, which results in an unbalanced look. Aligning your teeth first helps to ensure that the veneers will look as seamless as possible.

Maximising the Lifespan of Your Veneers

Porcelain veneers are durable and long-lasting, but various factors influence their lifespan, including the condition of the underlying teeth. If your teeth are misaligned or improperly spaced, veneers may experience more stress and wear over time. This can lead to premature chipping, cracking, or other issues.

Moving your teeth into their correct positions before getting veneers ensures they will face less stress in your day-to-day life. This can significantly extend their lifespan and reduce the need for maintenance or replacements.

Enhancing Oral Health

A perfect smile isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s also about oral health. Misaligned teeth can contribute to various dental problems, including gum disease, cavities, and jaw pain. Treatment to align your teeth not only improves the appearance of your teeth but also enhances your overall oral health.

Once your teeth are correctly aligned, it becomes easier to maintain good oral hygiene practices. Brushing and flossing are more effective when your teeth are in their ideal positions, reducing the risk of dental issues before veneers and leading to a healthier smile in the long run.

FY Smile in Double Bay

Porcelain veneers are most effective when applied to properly aligned and spaced teeth.

Choosing a dentist that takes a comprehensive approach, correcting misalignments and ensuring precise tooth preparation, will enhance the results of your veneers.

If you want porcelain veneers, book a consultation with one of our experienced dentists at FY Smile in Double Bay. Taking a patient-centred approach, our team understands the importance of moving teeth before an aesthetic transformation with veneers begins. With the proper foundation, the results of your new smile with veneers will look natural and be long-lasting.