Veneers are an effective cosmetic dentistry treatment to enhance the look and feel of your smile. By filling gaps between teeth that could harbor bacteria or food debris buildup, they help close them for good!
There are various kinds of them, each offering distinct advantages and disadvantages. Deciding which veneer type best meets your needs depends on how much work needs to be completed.
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Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can help correct many cosmetic flaws in a smile, such as appearing too small. For instance, they can make your teeth appear larger while correcting issues with crookedness, unevenness and discoloration in your teeth – including chipped or broken ones (Find out more here) and even completely missing ones! In contrast with many dental procedures that involve more aggressive enamel removal procedures, porcelain provides a noninvasive alternative that preserves healthy enamel while leaving teeth healthy and strong.
Traditional orthodontics may take months or even years to completely transform a smile; porcelain also offers instantaneous change within just one appointment due to reshaping rather than root movement, so often no follow-up visits are needed for their implementation.
At your initial consultation, a dentist will discuss your cosmetic goals and suggest an ideal treatment option. They may X-ray your mouth to check that its structure is healthy enough for them; otherwise, your doctor may suggest other therapies or suggest alternative solutions altogether.
At your second appointment, the dentist will apply a numbing agent before etching their surface and applying a thin coating of composite resin that they then cure with special lights. Additional layers may need to be added in order to achieve desired results; once complete, veneers will be bonded securely onto teeth and polished.
Although veneers are stain-resistant, it’s wise to avoid food and beverages that could potentially stain them such as coffee, tea, red wine and dark-colored fruits and vegetables. Practice good oral hygiene by brushing twice daily and flossing on a regular basis; additionally visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups in order to spot early signs of wear or damage to your teeth.
Composite Veneers
A tooth cultured bonding material is applied directly onto existing teeth structures before being sculpted into shape using high intensity light for the desired aesthetic results. What sets this type of veneer apart is that it can be done right away during a dentist visit and its effects are fully reversible – providing yet another advantage of choosing this treatment option!
Other types may provide greater resistance to stains and chips than composite ones, and have a more natural appearance; however, composite have one main advantage over porcelain ones: they’re reversible. Composites tend to be more porous than porcelain so must be protected against stain-causing food items.
To protect the life of your false teeth, it is necessary to practice good oral hygiene (https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/teeth-cleaning) including daily brushing with nonabrasive toothpaste and flossing regularly. A mouth guard may also be beneficial if you tend to grind or clench your teeth when sleeping or participating in contact sports.
Although you should keep an eye on how quickly your implants age, they should typically last between two and five years depending on how well they’re taken care of and the amount of pressure applied. To maximize longevity and prevent potential damages to them, it’s wise to avoid eating crunchy or sticky foods which could harm them.
No-Prep Veneers
No-Prep Veneers are extremely thin porcelain shells designed to cover the front surface of your teeth for an aesthetically pleasing, natural looking smile. They can help correct minor cosmetic flaws like chips, cracks, discoloration or worn down teeth that do not respond well to whitening treatments, while being an attractive solution for patients wanting to forgo costly procedures like dental implants and crowns.
Before installing them, your dentist will perform a comprehensive examination to assess if they are an ideal treatment choice for you. They may then take an impression or scan of your mouth that provides important data needed for their creation; depending on which type you select they may either be custom made at a dental lab or created in-office based on this information.
Although dental insurance doesn’t typically cover cosmetic dentistry treatments, you can still get low-interest or no-interest financing through third-party companies. Practicing good oral hygiene and making regular appointments with a dentist are great ways to extend the lifespan of them and extend their longevity.
Ceramic Veneers
Ceramic veneers are paper-thin porcelain shells designed to cover various surface flaws. They offer an effective way to address gaps, discoloration, misalignment and other aesthetic concerns. Ceramic veneers are extremely strong and resilient – capable of withstanding bite forces without cracking under pressure and offering greater stain-resistance than their resin counterparts.
Ceramic veneers like those at this link can be obtained relatively easily. On your appointment day, we will remove a small amount of enamel from each tooth in order to create space for the veneers to adhere and not hinder bite alignment. Afterward, a putty mold of the teeth is taken and sent off to be manufactured by our lab partner.
Once your veneers have been manufactured, your dentist will show them to you for approval before making any necessary adjustments for a natural fit and appearance. When satisfied, we will cement them permanently into place – typically the recovery from this treatment is quick and pain-free; however it may include slight sensitivity to hot or cold food for several days post-treatment.
Ceramic veneers offer both a more natural appearance and greater resistance or even impermeability to staining, due to being less absorbent than resin. This makes them an ideal option for patients who may have had previous trouble with discolored or stained teeth but do not wish to undergo bleaching treatments.
Once your ceramic veneers have been placed, their recovery depends on your care for them. Achieve optimal oral health is key and visiting your dentist on a regular basis is also key to ensure any damages to other teeth don’t occur as a result of having new veneers placed; visit a hygienist regularly if clenching/grinding occurs and wear a night guard at all times to protect both yourself and the newly placed veneers.
