What does your smile say about you? Did you know that 3 out of 4 people believe that a beautiful smile will bring about a happier and more sucessful life? Is it any wonder that the new technology in veneers that can instantly transform your smile has become such a popular procedure. Our teeth are important to us in many ways. Be it aesthetic, or good oral health you want to feel confident in the smile you present. Broken, chipped, or heavily stained and mis-aligned teeth can be the cause of embarrassment and low self esteem. You need not suffer with this condition. You may be an excellent candidate for veneers.
How Will Veneers Benefit Me?
A porcelain veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that fits over a damaged, discolored, or misshaped teeth. This procedure has several advantages over other tooth restoration procedures. Porcelain is an extremely durable material with a color, translucence and texture that is similar to tooth enamel. It is not susceptible to decay and resists staining while maintaining a natural appearance. Veneers can effectively close diastemas (gaps between teeth), lengthen and reshape teeth, repair chipped, broken, or misshapen teeth, and cover stains and discolorations.
How is porcelain veneering performed?
At your first appointment following the initial consultation, your teeth will be roughened and shaped to remove part of the outer tooth enamel. This provides a better surface for bonding and allows room for the placement of the thin porcelain shell. After shaping, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth, which will be used to create veneers that fit your mouth precisely. He/she may suggest applying temporary veneers to protect your teeth until your customized veneers are completed.
At your next appointment, your dentist will test your veneers to make sure that they fit properly and that they are the correct size and color. At this time, you and your dentist will work together to make sure that you are satisfied with the result. If needed, more shaping or trimming of the veneers can be done before the final fitting.
Before your veneers are permanently bonded to your teeth with a composite resin cement, your teeth will be thoroughly cleaned, since clean teeth and healthy gums are necessary in order for bonding to be successful.
What can I expect after porcelain veneers?
Once your veneers are permanently placed, they will feel like a natural part of your teeth, and you can use them just as you would your regular teeth. However, veneers are not indestructible. To protect your veneers from chipping, avoid biting down into hard substances. Slice apples before eating them. Avoid bad habits like chewing on fingernails, pencils, or paperclips and clenching or grinding your teeth.
Ideal candidate:
In general, the best candidates for porcelain veneers: Enjoy good oral health Want to improve appearance Are well informed in regard to the procedure’s outcome
Have realistic expectations The above is only a partial list of the criteria that your dentist will consider in determining whether or not this procedure is appropriate for you. Be sure to ask your dentist if he / she considers you an ideal candidate for porcelain veneers.
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