Veneers are one of the more popular options nowadays when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. Many people who are considering this dental prosthetic often find themselves wondering if installing will ruin their natural teeth. When properly done, veneers will not ruin your teeth. However, there are a few things you need to know about veneers before you make a decision.
Veneers are tooth-shaped shells that we place on the front of your natural teeth to hide any flaws while also changing the shape, size and color of the teeth. Veneers often consist of ceramics or porcelain, but they sometimes contain composite material, as well. Dentists often decide to go with veneers when a patient's teeth have intrinsic stains that whitening treatments have little to no effect on. Other reasons for using veneers in cosmetic dentistry include:
Not everyone has teeth that are suitable for veneers. Thus, we will need to conduct a full examination of your mouth to determine if you are a good candidate for this prosthetic. This examination usually includes an X-ray to give us a better idea of what is going on underneath the surface of your mouth.
If we determine that you are not a good candidate for veneers, there are other cosmetic dentistry options like composite veneers, dental bonding, or orthodontic treatments that can help to restore your smile. We will go over all of these options with you during a consultation.
In order to prepare your teeth for veneers, we will remove about half a millimeter of enamel from each tooth that we are going to place a veneer over. This process will help make room for the veneer so that it does not make your tooth appear larger than normal.
Before taking off the enamel, we will apply some anesthetic near the area to numb it. Afterward, we will take an impression of your teeth, so that a dental lab can customize the veneers for a perfect fit. The lab will be able to match the exact dimensions through a process that usually takes somewhere between two to three weeks. We will protect your teeth with temporary veneers until your customized prosthetic is ready for installation.
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