What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are now one of the most common cosmetic dental procedures. They are covers that fit over the front surface of your teeth to conceal cracks, chips, pigmentation and other cosmetic imperfections.
Dental veneers procedure can’t be performed if there are dental problems such as cavities or gum diseases. You should address these problems and treat them well first then focus on cosmetic treatments.
How Are Teeth Veneers Done?
Before the teeth veneer procedure is performed, the dentist will examine your teeth and gum to determine if they are suitable for veneers.
- The mouth and teeth are cleaned of all dirt as tartar.
- The dentist will prepare your teeth by removing small amounts of enamel.
- Then, impressions of your teeth will be taken and sent to a lab to make your permanent veneers.
- A temporary veneer is applied for a few weeks to protect your teeth until the permanent veneers are prepared.
After the permanent veneers are prepared, the dentist will adhere them to your teeth.
NOTE: if you choose composite veneers, dental impressions aren’t needed
What Are The Type Of Teeth Veneers?
With medical development, many types of teeth coating have been developed including the following:
Zirconium Veneers
Zirconium is a dental coating used to improve your smile as it has a light transmittance structure, This gives you an appearance similar to the natural tooth structure. If Zirconium is used in the posterior teeth, it will increase the resistance and dental health.
Emax Veneers
Emax Veneers are block thin pieces of porcelain which are placed over the top of your real teeth. A bit like a fake nail that is placed over your fingernails, but a lot stronger. Emax porcelain veneers are one of the most common types of veneers recommended for patients as they give your teeth the natural luster and translucence of a healthy smile. They have antioxidant properties so they don’t interact with food and chemicals that affect the color of the teeth.
Laminate Veneers
Laminates Veneers are actually an advanced form of porcelain veneer and both are almost identical in function and benefits, except that laminates are thinner and only about the thickness of contact lenses. Besides that, To put them on teeth a very small layer of enamel should have reduction. They are used on the front teeth to improve color and deformities
What Is The Difference Between Crowns And Teeth Veneers?
Crowns And Teeth Veneers have many points in common such as correcting short and broken teeth, removing deformities but there are some points to differentiate between them.
Crowns cover the entire tooth structure to provide strength and protection, while Teeth Veneers only cover the front surface of a tooth to enhance its appearance. So, crowns have a therapeutic function of restoring damaged teeth in addition to improving the appearance, while teeth veneers are cosmetic treatments.
Who Needs Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are advised for people with conditions like the following conditions:
Broken teeth.
gaps or spaces in your smile.
Pigmentation that doesn’t improve with teeth whitening.
Teeth that are too small.
Misshapen teeth.
What Do Veneers Look Like?
The purpose of veneers is to improve the aesthetic appearance of teeth, but the appearance differs according to the material used in making the veneer. Materials that give a more natural appearance are preferred.
How Do Teeth Look Like Before And After Veneers?
Before having veneers, teeth may be pigmented, cracked, asymmetrical or there are gaps between teeth. These problems may cause embarrassment and even may make a person avoid smiling. After having veneers, teeth are expected to look more white, natural and symmetrical leading to a more confident smile.
How Long Do Veneers Last?
With proper care and maintenance dental veneers last up to 15 years.
How To Take Care Of Veneers?
After the application of teeth veneers you should be careful about your teeth and here are some advices to follow:
Brush your teeth twice daily at least with a soft toothbrush.
Floss your teeth once daily
Limit sweets, staining foods and smoking
Frequent dental check-ups every 6 months
Avoid teeth grinding and clenching
Don’t chew ice or use your teeth as tools to open or break things
At What Age Can You Get Veneers?
Any adult above the age of 18 years with good oral health can have dental veneers, but it is more advised above the age of 30.
How Much Teeth Are Prepared For Veneers?
The number of teeth to be prepared for dental veneers is determined according to personal needs and the doctor will help you in the decision.