It should not come as a surprise that some dental products or dental procedures that are suitable for many adults are not going to be the best course of action for younger individuals. One of the most debated dental products that some people argue are not suitable for children are dental veneers. Land O Lakes residents should know that in most cases dental veneers are not going to be the best course of action for children, even those who are older and no longer have all of their baby teeth. There are some situations where dental veneers may be a perfect option for a child if a specific circumstance.
Broken or Chipped Teeth
Many children are put into situations where they are hit in the mouth and one of their teeth either becomes knocked out or chipped. Many adults would not want to have a missing or chipped tooth because it would affect their confidence and self-imagine, and this is just as likely with children, especially teenagers. When it comes to children getting dental veneers, Land O Lakes residents should be worried if there is some sort of complication or side effect that a parent should be concerned about because it is in essence one form of cosmetic dentistry.
Tooth Decay
Many more children are experiencing tooth decay than adults simply because their diets are so different. A Child on average has a diet that significantly higher in sugars than an adult, which leads to much more evidence of tooth decay. Tooth decay is something that can be addressed or fixed by dental veneers. Land o Lakes residents should know that dental veneers do not reverse or lessen the effects of high sugar consumption, and this is something that can only be addressed by a change in the diets of people. An adult shouldn’t force their child to go through with dental veneers, but it should be something that should be discussed with their dental professional, because potentially it could be a great choice of action when it comes to a child’s dental health.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*