There’s nothing like a brilliant smile. But what happens if your teeth just aren’t cooperating? Maybe you went through a root canal years back and now the tooth has darkened in color. Or you cracked a tooth and it no longer matches the rest of your front teeth. Whatever the reason, these are cosmetic issues that may not alter your teeth alignment, but it may affect your level of confidence. Your smile should be something to boast and be proud of, which is exactly why dental veneers may just be the answer to your personal needs. With the help of 91 Dental Solutions, you have access to different dental veneer options and a team of dentist who specialize in the application of veneers, as well as installment options to offset the cost.
What are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are small caps placed on on the front of your teeth. Veneers are generally used just for the front facing teeth, whereas crowns are used for the larger molars and side teeth. Veneers are often made out of porcelain, although there are many different kinds and variations. These different kinds of veneers will vary not only in what it is made from, but in the level of thickness, durability and how long the veneers will last. Your dentist can sit with you and decide what works best for you, your particular needs and your budget. Veneers also come in different shades, so you can select the desired shade of teeth you’re interested in.
How Are Veneers Placed?
An initial mold is taken of your teeth. You will bite down on a plaster-like material that takes a perfect impression of your teeth. This is then removed and the veneers for your teeth are made from the mold. This way, the veneers are not generic, but instead made specifically for your mouth and your teeth.
The teeth you are having veneers placed on are then sanded down slightly. The top layer of enamel is removed, so when the veneers are placed it is flush with the rest of your teeth. The level of enamel removed depends on the kind of veneers you’re going with as some are thicker, which means more of the original tooth’s enamel must be removed.
The veneers are not made right away. It takes a few days to have the veneers produced for your specific teeth. During this time, temporary veneers are applied. These veneers look very much like the real thing. However, the gap between your veneer teeth is not separated, so you’ll have a single, temporary veneer applied over all of your teeth. Don’t worry though, your dentist will carve in grooves so your teeth will still look real. In fact, most people around you won’t even know you’re wearing temps (it looks that good). You will then make an appointment for your next visit.
When you come back to the dentist office the temp dental veneers are removed. The temps are usually heat sealed, so it is easy to warm up the temp and then have it crack off. Do note that when the temp veneers are removed, it may smell just a bit initially. After all, you haven’t brushed the area under the temp veneers for a week or so, which can cause an odor with some patients (don’t worry, this is natural and happens with a lot of patients).
The individual veneers are now placed on your teeth. Your dentist will align all of the veneers before securing everything in the proper spot. From there, the gaps will be checked to make sure everything aligns properly, and your dentist may carve in some additional areas to make sure you have the best, perfect fitting veneers.
Does Getting Veneers Hurt?
There is generally no pain. The removal of the enamel doesn’t hurt at all for most. However, if you have any kind of irritation around the base of your teeth (where it comes in contact with the gums) you may experience a small amount of pain for a moment or two. Usually it does not require any anesthesia. However, if you do begin to feel uncomfortable the dentist can provide the anesthesia to remove this numbness and discomfort. Outside of the removal of the enamel, there are no other times of the dental veneer process that is possibly painful.
How Many Veneers Are Applied At Once?
This is up to you. However, it is generally recommended to consider more than one veneer. Veneers are placed on the front teeth. Despite the best effort to patch the color of your current teeth and the veneer, there is often a slight difference. Plus, over time your teeth will change color and the veneers do not change with teeth whitening. This makes keeping everything the same shade difficult. With all of this in mind, it is often recommended, especially for the top row of teeth, to have at least veneers placed on the front six (if not eight). This keeps everything looking the same and the same shade, although this is completely up to you and your dentist can talk to you about the options.
Who Should Consider Dental Veneers?
There are many reasons why you might want to consider dental veneers. Perhaps you have a gap between your teeth you are unhappy with. You may have had a root canal and one of your teeth is discolored. Other teeth might be chipped, have cosmetic flaws or simply have an irregular shape. These are all areas where braces usually will not correct the problem (and may end up being more expensive). Dental veneers offer a faster and typically less expensive fix. We also offer instalment plans to cover costs of veneers.
Dental Veneer Care
After your veneers, how should you care for them? In the exact same way you would with regular teeth. You still need to brush your teeth twice a day, floss at least once a day and treat your veneers like teeth. After all, the back end of the veneers are still your teeth and your root system remains in place. Now, if you notice your veneers are starting to fade in color, you can’t use whitening strips or other teeth whitening options as this will not work on the dental veneers. Instead, you need to come into the dental office at 91 Dental Solutions where the veneers will be polished. This removes the stains and helps restore the veneers to the original look. This way, you’ll always have your brilliant smile, regardless of how many teeth you have veneers placed on.
Veneers from a Dentist Near Me
When it comes to improving your smile, one of the best fixes is with the aid of dental veneers. These items are easily placed over your current teeth, so no extractions or teeth removals are necessary. This helps keep pain levels down, in addition to recovery time. In fact, when you leave the dentist office after the final veneers are in place, you’ll be ready to show off your brilliant new smile. If you want to know more about dental veneers, want to discuss pricing and are curious about whether veneers is right for you, contact us or give us a call at 0321 5095095
