Wearing a beautiful smile often leaves an excellent first impression in people’s hearts; hence, it’s worth investing in. A survey carried out by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists showed that 48% of American adults see a smile as one’s most impressive feature. However, if your teeth aren’t as white as they should be, making an excellent first impression becomes problematic.
How do you solve this problem? A dental veneer will do just fine.
Dental veneers are efficient in repairing cracked, chipped, and stained teeth. But it’s wise to understand the whole teeth whitening process first before getting one. This blog aims to expose you to everything you should know before getting veneers.
1. Enamel Removal for Veneers
Veneers are placed on a tooth to create an even smile. Before placing it, tiny bits of the enamel is removed so the tooth can have a proportional or similar dimension with the rest of the teeth. The layer of enamel removed from the tooth is often about as thick as hair. However, some veneers are slightly thicker and would require the dentist to remove more enamel than usual.
2. Three Visits for Veneers
Most veneers are custom-made from dental labs. The lab uses the patient’s information provided by the dentist to fabricate the veneers. Since the process takes time, the dentist would have to provide a temporary veneer for the patient. Once the veneer is ready, the dentist would set up another meeting to fix the permanent one.
3. Quick & Painless Procedure
The dentist will administer an anesthetic before any procedure. If you have tooth decay, you will be numb so that the doctor can remove the decayed tissue. You will feel no pain while the dentist removes alayer of enamel from each target tooth.
4. Longevity of Veneers
A composite veneer can last up to a decade or even longer with adequate care, while patients can wear porcelain veneer for 10 – 15 years. Pressed porcelain veneers can last for decades even. Good oral habits determine if your veneer will wear down in five years or last for 15 years.
5. Advantages of Each Veneer Type
Porcelain veneers are more durable, stronger, and stain-resistant compared to composite alternatives. They also have a better appearance. However, this means they are more expensive and require patients to ensure several procedures. Technically, composite dental veneers are affordable, easier to maintain and replace. Also, they are installed with lesser stress.
Considering Dental Veneers?
If you are not happy with the state of teeth, then a porcelain veneer is the most suitable choice. We have a simple, non-invasive procedure that will give you your desired smile in just 2-3 weeks. Book an appointment with us now.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our dentists in Berwick.
