Veneers can be the answer to unsightly teeth and self-confidence. However, the decision must be made seriously and taken with caution and care.
If you have crooked teeth that you would like fixed, but they are not severe enough to require braces to fix them, veneers may be the answer. Veneers can fix gaps between your teeth and other malformations.
Veneers have been re-named "instant orthodontics" because of their instant results. Porcelain veneers are often sought after because they look more like original tooth enamel.
Porcelain is able to give off this effect because of the way it reflects light. On a normal tooth, the light will travel through the translucent enamel and reflect off of the next tooth layer called the dentin.
The dentin is usually dark yellow in color. Porcelain imitates this behavior, only reflecting white instead.
This porcelain is also much more resistant to staining. Porcelain veneers also typically last as long as the tooth they are attached to.
Porcelain veneers are one of the most up to date modern techniques of cosmetic dentistry. They are very thin coverings that can be matched to the shade of your teeth and bonded to the surface of any tooth.
They are generally about the same thickness as a contact lens and are convincingly real. Porcelain veneers do not require the same hassle as braces or crowns as well.
The installation of porcelain veneers is considered to be an easy, in office visit. The complete procedure can take place in only two visits.
During the first visit the teeth are prepared and the dentist will cast a mold of your mouth. This mold will be worked with in a lab to create the specialized porcelain veneers.
Usually, temporary veneers are offered for the one to two weeks while the personalized veneers are being made. The second time you visit the dentist's office, he will install the new porcelain veneers.
The bond that keeps the veneers on the tooth is very permanent and will make the veneer part of the tooth. The bond is so fine that this tooth will look no different from the surrounding too with the exception of a filled in gap or the repair of another defect.
In order to create the bond, the dentist will scrape the tooth to roughen the surface. He will then apply the 'glue' and the veneer.
People who receive porcelain veneers do have to be somewhat careful because their porcelain veneers can break or fall off. For the most part, these veneers are very strong and will last for years.
If it falls off the dentist will simply reattach it to the tooth. However, if it breaks the expensive veneer will have to be replaced.
Once you have the porcelain veneers, you will have them for life. Due to the scraping process before a veneer is attached, the veneer will leave the tooth looking quite ugly if it falls off.
The biggest con related to purchasing porcelain veneers is the price associated with each veneer. Composite dental veneers are expensive enough by themselves, but porcelain veneers are even more expensive.
Following the installation of the veneers, you may discover that your teeth are more sensitive to hot and cold foods. Not everyone suffers from this ailment, and those who do suffer in varying degrees.
Most of the time, this sensitivity is temporary. However, if the sensitivity does not go away you can talk to your dentist about some possible treatments.
Veneers have fixed teeth that are discolored due to root canals or stains from a variety of substances, teeth that are worn down, teeth that are chipped or broken, teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped, and teeth with gaps between them. .
The benefits of beauty related to porcelain veneers are often considered to be well worth any negative side effects that may result from the procedure. Porcelain veneers are the quick and easy way to a beautiful, dazzling smile that will last throughout the years.
Author Resource:-
Tommy Greene is a former dental assistant and has authored hundreds of articles relating to oral health and Knoxville dentist. He has been a guest dental lecturer for over 15 years.
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