Veneers
Veneers can be used to treat a number of different cosmetic concerns, including chipped, broken, discolored, or smaller-than-average teeth. Some people may only get one veneer in the case of a broken or chipped tooth, but many get between six to eight veneers in order to create an even, symmetrical smile. The top front eight teeth are the most commonly applied veneers.
Dental veneers are most commonly made out of porcelain or composite resin
PORCELAIN VENEERS Porcelain veneers Some dentists will begin by grinding down the teeth and then making an impression of your teeth for the creation of a mold. Then they'll send the mold out to a lab for the porcelain veneer to be made. Once the veneer is ready, your dentist can place it on your prepared tooth and cement it in place. Temporary veneers may be used until the permanent veneers come back from the lab. Meanwhile, other dentists may use CAD/CAM technology so a computer can design the veneer. Your dentist can make the actual veneer right there in the office.
COMPOSITE/BONDED VENEERS Composite resin veneers If you choose composite resin veneers, your dentist will etch the surface of your tooth before applying a thin layer of the composite material to your prepared tooth. Additional layers of composite may be necessary to achieve your intended look. Your dentist will finish by curing, or hardening, the composite veneer with a special light.
PORCELAIN VENEERS Porcelain veneers Some dentists will begin by grinding down the teeth and then making an impression of your teeth for the creation of a mold. Then they'll send the mold out to a lab for the porcelain veneer to be made. Once the veneer is ready, your dentist can place it on your prepared tooth and cement it in place. Temporary veneers may be used until the permanent veneers come back from the lab. Meanwhile, other dentists may use CAD/CAM technology so a computer can design the veneer. Your dentist can make the actual veneer right there in the office.
COMPOSITE/BONDED VENEERS Composite resin veneers If you choose composite resin veneers, your dentist will etch the surface of your tooth before applying a thin layer of the composite material to your prepared tooth. Additional layers of composite may be necessary to achieve your intended look. Your dentist will finish by curing, or hardening, the composite veneer with a special light.
Veneers are one of the least invasive cosmetic dental procedures available today. Even so, there are some factors that can preclude you from being a good candidate. These include:
-Habitual jaw clenching or grinding of teeth
-Significant structural tooth damage
-Crossbite or underbite
-Gum disease (active or recurrent)
-Severe tooth crowding
-Poor oral hygiene or excessive cavities
-Labial version of the teeth(proclined teeth)
-Habitual jaw clenching or grinding of teeth
-Significant structural tooth damage
-Crossbite or underbite
-Gum disease (active or recurrent)
-Severe tooth crowding
-Poor oral hygiene or excessive cavities
-Labial version of the teeth(proclined teeth)
-Treat your veneers just like you would your regular teeth
-continue to brush them twice daily and floss regularly.
-Make sure to avoid chewing on anything that can chip your teeth
-regular oral hygiene visits
-The better you care for your teeth, the longer your veneers will last.
You can expect to keep your veneers for up to 20 years. After that point, you'll need to get a new set due to the regular wear and tear on your teeth. If one becomes damaged early, however, it can be replaced individually.
-continue to brush them twice daily and floss regularly.
-Make sure to avoid chewing on anything that can chip your teeth
-regular oral hygiene visits
-The better you care for your teeth, the longer your veneers will last.
You can expect to keep your veneers for up to 20 years. After that point, you'll need to get a new set due to the regular wear and tear on your teeth. If one becomes damaged early, however, it can be replaced individually.