Cosmetic dentistry has long been a favorite among people of almost all walks of life. If you either want to do it for practical reasons, such as uneven teeth length, or simply for a cosmetic purpose, getting dental veneers can be the best thing for you. But before rushing to your nearest dentist there are several things you should know, and take into account, about the intervention. There are literally thousands of internet postings about this type of intervention and some of them could be real eye openers for the less informed. The best thing to do is do some research and make an informed decision.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are very thin and small porcelain or resin-composite pieces that permanently attach to the front of the teeth. They are shell-shaped in order to better enclose the tooth and for a stronger bond to its surface. Veneers are usually used by people that want a whiter smile or want to cover up imperfections such as broken or chipped teeth. They are also used in order to remodel a smile completely and cover up discolored or irregular-sized teeth.
What Are the Different Types of Veneers?
Commonly, dental veneers are made out of porcelain. This is because porcelain veneers last longer and have a more similar appearance to natural teeth. But placing traditional veneers can be troublesome and sometimes even painful for the patient. Firstly, the dentist has to remove part of the tooth, grinding the surface sometimes even past the enamel. This helps with a better placement. During the procedure a local anesthetic is usually used.
As an alternative to classic veneers, non-prep veneers were developed. These require some prep-work before being placed on the teeth but not as extensive and painful. During the prep phase, only the enamel of the tooth is affected, this meaning that there is no need to use any kind of anesthetics.
How a Dentist Puts Veneers On Teeth?
After making an imprint of your teeth and ordering, your dentist will call you in about two weeks. That is how long it takes for a lab to create your personal set of veneers. A very important thing anybody thinking about getting veneers should know is that they are unique to each person. And that is because each person has a unique face configuration.
