Important Facts to Know When Choosing Dental Veneers
Posted on: 23 January 2019
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Discoloured, cracked or broken teeth can be a problem. Not only do they cause self-esteem issues, but cracked and broken teeth can also cause pain and further dental problems. Dental veneers can be a solution for all three problems that will renew your smile and protect them from further issues as well. Here are some important facts to know when choosing dental veneers for your dental needs.
Process
The process for getting dental veneers will vary slightly for each person. It will start with an exam by your dentist to check your specific requirements. During this exam, your dentist will also check the overall health of your mouth. Next, they will file away a small amount of enamel and take impressions of your teeth so that the veneers can be fitted specifically to you. During this process, a local anesthetic may be used to avoid any pain. The impressions will be used to make the veneers for your teeth. When they are ready, your dentist will buff the surface of the teeth to prepare them to receive the dental veneers. The surface will be left slightly rough to allow the dental cement to bond. The dental veneers will be attached, and a special light will be used to harden the cement.
Choices
The above process is for porcelain dental veneers. This is the most popular veneers as they are stronger and last longer. Another choice would be composite veneers. They follow much of the same procedure. Composite veneers are created in the clinic's office with you there. The composite cement is shaped to your tooth and the special light is used to harden it. When this process is done, the composite veneers will be filed and buffed to look like your natural teeth.
Differences
These two types of dental veneers are very similar; however, they have a few significant differences. The cost will be the most significant difference. The savings in the beginning may not seem beneficial in the end. Composite dental veneers will need to be maintained and taken care of. They will last between four and eight years with proper care. Another factor with composite veneers is that they are prone to chipping and discolouration. Porcelain dental veneers do have a higher upfront cost. However, they will last between ten and twenty-five years. They are much stronger than composite veneers and do not require as much maintenance either.
Now that you know the process, choices and differences, you are ready to take care of your discoloured, chipped or broken teeth. Dental veneers can help you show your beautiful smile to the world again.