Let's Take a Look at Dental Veneers

Dental veneers offer a surgery-free and safe means of improving the look of your teeth. Here we look at what veneers are all about. 

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Dental veneers are a development in the world of dentistry that has helped countless people improve the look of their smile. Veneers are made of a thin substance and are engineered in a laboratory. They are the same color as natural teeth and are applied to the front area of the teeth by the dentist. They alter the color of the teeth or change the length, shape or size of them. The purpose of dental veneers is to improve and enhance the appearance of the teeth thereby enhancing a person’s appearance overall. 

Dental veneers are not always made from the same type of material. They can be constructed from porcelain but they can also be made from a type of resin ingredient. The porcelain veneers are superior to resin veneers in that they are less prone to staining and are enough to make any man or woman want to smile broadly! Dental veneers that are made of resin are such that a small portion of the area of teeth needs to be taken away for the application phase. If you are considering getting veneers then you should discuss with your dentist which type of material would be preferable for you based on the condition of your teeth. 

Veneers can be used to improve a variety of dental issues. They are routinely placed over the teeth of patients that have discolored and stained teeth. Discoloration can occur as a result of tetracycline and other kinds of drugs, root canal treatment, smoking, coffee, tea and wine or excessive use of fluoride. It is also possible for big resin fillings to alter the color of the teeth for the worst. 

If you have teeth that are broken, chipped or worn down then veneers can work wonders for those teeth and can give you back a smile that you can be proud of. If you have teeth that have gaps between them then veneers can close the space and make your teeth look more uniform. You may also have teeth that are uneven, shaped in an irregular manner or ones that are not aligned properly. Veneers can also address these problems. 

In most cases if you decide to get a dental veneer then you will have to visit the dental provider three times. The first visit will be for the consultation and treatment planning. This is a good time to ask the questions that you may have regarding the procedure. The second visit will be to prepare the tooth for the veneer. The third trip will be to bond the veneer permanently to the tooth. You will then need to book a follow-up appointment in a couple of weeks to make sure that your gums are responding well to the presence of the veneer. The placement of the dental laminate must also be checked to ensure that it has cemented properly and that no adjustments need to be made. 

Veneers may take a little getting used to but they should not cause you any discomfort. In fact most people are extremely happy with the final results!