VENEERS

Veneers are thin layers of porcelain or other strong materials that cover the front surface of the teeth. They are the color of tooth enamel and are customized for each patient.

Some patients who try traditional bleaching to whiten teeth don’t get long-lasting results. When teeth are internally discolored, they may revert to their stained state sooner than expected. For these patients, veneers are a way to get the whiter smile they want.

Dental veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that are attached to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. They can be used to treat cosmetic concerns like chipped, broken, discolored, or smaller-than-average teeth.

Dental veneers are often made from Porcelain or Resin-composite materials and are permanently bonded to your teeth.

Some people may only get one veneer in the case of a single broken or chipped tooth, but some may have to get between 6-8 veneers in order to create an even, symmetrical smile.

The top front eight teeth are the most commonly used to apply veneers.

Veneers can also camouflage poorly shaped or slightly crooked teeth. Veneers don’t change teeth’s positioning, so they are not a substitute for necessary orthodontic treatment. But they can be a satisfying aesthetic solution when misalignment isn’t serious enough to warrant orthodontic intervention.

Patients also want dental veneers because veneers are easy to maintain. They require no special care beyond routine proper oral hygiene. When you brush for two minutes twice a day and floss daily, veneers typically last from seven to 10 years—sometimes even 20 years or more.

Porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin layers of porcelain which we can bond to the front of your teeth.

Without the need for major surgery, veneers improve the appearance of smiles with –

Gaps
Chips
Cracks
Discolouration
Misalignment in teeth

Porcelain veneers have a similar strength and colour to natural teeth. The layers of translucent porcelain allow light to shine through, reflecting off the opaque tooth dentine below the surface, giving the appearance of brighter, natural-looking teeth.

Using Porcelain Veneers can rejuvenate your smile.

First we begin by grinding down the teeth and then making an impression of your teeth for the creation of a mold. Then it will be send to a lab for the porcelain veneer to be made.

Once the veneer is ready, your dentist can place the veneer on your prepared tooth and cement it in place. Temporary veneers may be used until the permanent veneers come back from the lab.

Composite resin veneers

If you choose composite resin veneers, your dentist will etch the surface of your tooth before applying a thin layer of the composite material to your prepared tooth.

Additional layers of composite may be necessary to achieve your intended look. Your dentist will finish by curing, or hardening, the composite veneer with a special light.

Applying traditional dental veneers typically involves grinding down the tooth structure, sometimes removing some of the tooth — even past the enamel. This allows for proper placement, but it’s also an irreversible procedure that can be painful to go through and often requires a local anesthetic.

Tooth reduction depends on your dental concerns and the number of teeth involved. When several teeth are involved, a dentist may order a wax model to show you how the veneers would look.

Dental veneers are most commonly made out of porcelain or composite resin and require intensive prep work. But there are also “no-prep” veneers, which are applied through a different process.

On the other hand, no-prep veneers may require some tooth preparation or alteration, but these alterations are minimal.

No-prep veneers

These include options like Lumineers and Vivaneers, which are specific brands of porcelain veneers. They take less time and are less invasive to apply.

Instead of removing layers of tooth under the enamel, no-prep veneers only affect the enamel. In many cases, no-prep veneers don’t require local anesthetics or temporary veneers.

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