An embarrassing smile can be a nuisance to deal with as teeth discolor due to craze lines. Smiles often lose their luster over time. When craze lines appear, they typically run vertically on the surface of tooth enamel. Over time, stains can develop in craze lines which could be difficult to remove with standard brushing. Your Ankeny cosmetic dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, outlines some of the reasons craze lines appear, and how to treat craze lines.
Biting Nails can lead to Craze Lines?
The naturally beautiful appearance of teeth doesn’t always stand up to the test of time. Certain habits can play a large role in the development of craze lines. Nail biting is a habit which many patients begin at an early age and continue into adulthood. Stress or nervousness can trigger nail biting, causing teeth to show craze lines with age. These lines don’t typically cause pain or pose any significant risk to the underlying dentin. However, the dulling appearance of teeth can lead people to explore the options for concealing embarrassing craze lines.
Cosmetic Dentistry for Craze Lines
Living with craze lines could make it difficult to smile for some patients. Self-consciousness could be removed with cosmetic dentistry. Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to restore beauty to a fading smile. Many people find veneers to be an ideal way to correct the appearance of discolored teeth. Veneers can be easy, safe, and seamlessly fit on top of teeth like a thin fingernail. Tooth whitening is another option for patients to explore. Many times, professional cleaning and whitening can restore vibrancy to a smile riddled with craze lines.
Schedule Your Cosmetic Dentistry Visit
Are you looking to learn more information about how to repair craze lines? At Dental Impressions, we offer comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. Contact our 50021 cosmetic dentistry office by calling (515) 965-0230 to schedule an appointment today. We welcome patients from Ankeny, Polk City, Bondurant, Elkhart, Alleman, and all surrounding communities.
