Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front side of chipped, worn, stained, or misaligned teeth. Porcelain veneers are strong and durable when firmly bonded to a sturdy structure such as a tooth. They can dramatically improve a person’s smile.
What are the advantages of porcelain veneers?
Porcelain is an extremely smooth ceramic that resists staining. Porcelain veneers mimic the reflection of enamel when they are attached to a tooth. Their translucency gives a sense of depth and a natural appearance.
Veneers can cover minor imperfections and teeth discoloured by fillings. Teeth which have small chips or misshapen surfaces are candidates for veneers, as are naturally discoloured teeth, teeth with tetracycline stains, or teeth darkened by trauma.
How durable are veneers?
There are no rules about how long veneers will last. They can last many years but not necessarily forever. Grinding, clenching, and chewing on hard objects shorten the life span of veneers.
How are veneers put on?
The dentist will examine your teeth and review your x-rays to confirm that veneers are a good option for you. The dental assistant will take impressions of your teeth to fabricate “study models”, then the dentist will discuss with you what veneers would ideal for you.
At your next visit the dentist will shape the teeth. An impression of the prepared teeth is taken and sent to the dental laboratory where the veneers are created. Temporary veneers may then be placed on the teeth.
The final step occurs two to three weeks later. The dentist removes the temporary veneers, verifies the shape and colour of the permanent veneers, then attaches them with dental cement.
How do I take care of my veneers?
Although a veneer cannot decay, the tooth below might develop cavities or gum disease. Good oral hygiene must be maintained, including brushing and flossing between the veneers and the other teeth. Porcelain veneers are resistant to food stains but your dentist might recommend avoiding coffee, tea, or red wine.
Please be aware that veneers are irreversible. Less invasive techniques, such as orthodontics, should be considered before deciding to get porcelain veneers.
What are the advantages of porcelain veneers?
Porcelain is an extremely smooth ceramic that resists staining. Porcelain veneers mimic the reflection of enamel when they are attached to a tooth. Their translucency gives a sense of depth and a natural appearance.
Veneers can cover minor imperfections and teeth discoloured by fillings. Teeth which have small chips or misshapen surfaces are candidates for veneers, as are naturally discoloured teeth, teeth with tetracycline stains, or teeth darkened by trauma.
How durable are veneers?
There are no rules about how long veneers will last. They can last many years but not necessarily forever. Grinding, clenching, and chewing on hard objects shorten the life span of veneers.
How are veneers put on?
The dentist will examine your teeth and review your x-rays to confirm that veneers are a good option for you. The dental assistant will take impressions of your teeth to fabricate “study models”, then the dentist will discuss with you what veneers would ideal for you.
At your next visit the dentist will shape the teeth. An impression of the prepared teeth is taken and sent to the dental laboratory where the veneers are created. Temporary veneers may then be placed on the teeth.
The final step occurs two to three weeks later. The dentist removes the temporary veneers, verifies the shape and colour of the permanent veneers, then attaches them with dental cement.
How do I take care of my veneers?
Although a veneer cannot decay, the tooth below might develop cavities or gum disease. Good oral hygiene must be maintained, including brushing and flossing between the veneers and the other teeth. Porcelain veneers are resistant to food stains but your dentist might recommend avoiding coffee, tea, or red wine.
Please be aware that veneers are irreversible. Less invasive techniques, such as orthodontics, should be considered before deciding to get porcelain veneers.
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