Thanks to makeover television shows and celebrity magazines, most consumers are familiar with the effect a set of veneers can have on an individual's appearance. What consumers don't realize is that there are actually several types of veneers available on the dental market today.

If you are thinking of investing in veneers in the near future, it can be beneficial to understand the types of veneers available to you. Here are three dental situations where veneers can provide a viable solution, and the best type of veneers to address each unique dental problem.

1. Damage to the interior side of your front teeth.

If you have a habit of grinding your teeth at night or suffer from a severe overbite, you may experience some damage to the enamel on the interior side of your front teeth. If left untreated, this damage could cause your teeth to become brittle and begin to break.

Palatal veneers can be applied to the interior portion of your teeth. These types of veneers are designed specifically to protect your remaining enamel from additional damage. Although they will most likely not be seen, palatal veneers are still made from the same porcelain composite you may be familiar with.

2. Correcting imperfections in your smile affordably.

While porcelain veneers are considered the best by many dentists and celebrities, these types of veneers can be quite costly. If you are hoping to address cosmetic imperfections in your own smile without breaking the bank, you might want to consider composite veneers instead of porcelain ones.

By making the choice to invest in composite veneers, you give your dentist the ability to create your veneers in-office. Composite veneers can also be repaired if they chip or crack, but porcelain veneers must be replaced if damaged. If you are looking for an affordable product to fix the appearance of your smile, composite veneers are a great option.

3. Determining how you want you ultimately want your smile to look.

Prior to fabricating your actual veneers, your dentist may place temporary veneers on your teeth. These temporary products can serve a valuable purpose when it comes to ensuring you are happy with your smile once your actual veneers are set into place. Investing in temporary veneers gives you the opportunity to see what your finished smile will look like.

If you want to eliminate more gaps or lengthen your teeth for aesthetic purposes, you can have a new set of temporary veneers created. Don't be afraid to invest in more than one set of temporary veneers to ensure that your smile looks right, since these will serve as a guide for your dentist as he fabricates your permanent veneers.

Understanding the different types of veneers available on the dental market today will help you more effectively take advantage of the benefits veneers can provide in the future.

For more information, contact Leidenheimer Dental Group Inc or a similar organization.