Veneers
Improve The Look Of Your Teeth
Both A Practical And A Cosmetic Dental Choice
Usually made from very slim pieces of porcelain, although sometimes made with other materials such as resin composite, they cover the surface of a tooth. Veneers improve the look of teeth, helping with discoloration and poorly shaped teeth, as well as helping to repair chipped or worn down teeth.
Purpose of Dental Veneers
Veneers serve a mostly cosmetic purpose, although they also help with damaged teeth. A veneer can cover a discolored tooth, which might have been stained due to diet, root canal treatment, resin fillings, and other causes. They help with a range of cosmetic issues to get you your smile back.
Advantages of Veneers
Veneers are an outstanding choice for achieving a natural look, as the porcelain can be precisely matched to the color of your other teeth. In contrast to crowns, veneers typically require minimal shaping of the tooth prior to application. This is ideal for individuals who wish to preserve as much of their existing tooth structure as possible.
Decide If Veneers Are The Best Option
Before you get veneers, you will discuss with Dr. Delafraz what your goals are. You need to know what you want to achieve.
Fitting Veneers
To help determine if your teeth are suitable for veneers, impressions and possibly X-rays can be taken. To apply a veneer, a small amount of enamel needs to be removed from the surface of the tooth.
- An impression of the tooth is set to a dental technician to create the veneer.
- Before it is permanently bonded to the tooth, your dentist checks to see if it fits and looks natural.
Alternatives to Dental Veneers
Sometimes it might be suitable to have a crown or bonding instead.
- Bondings offer a lighter option for those who don’t want to change the shape of their tooth much.
- Crowns can be the next step up when a veneer doesn’t do the job.
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