Do you feel self-conscious about your smile? Do you avoid showing your teeth in photographs or during interviews out of embarrassment? Dental veneers may be a good option for individuals who want to hide unpleasant dental issues like chipped, discolored, poorly spaced, or misaligned teeth.
Dental veneers have several advantages, which is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures. We can assist you in determining whether or not dental veneers are the best option for you at Patriot Family Dental.
What are Veneers?
Dental veneers are a viable option for achieving the appearance you desire. They’re quite popular among people with chipped teeth, gaps between their teeth, and malformed teeth.
Dental veneers are thin covers that adhere to teeth to give them a more traditional appearance. Patriot Family Dental offers a variety of dental veneer choices for you to choose from. Consult your dentist about what would be best for you.
Tooth Colored Composite Resin Veneers
With composite resin veneers, your dentist will scratch the surface of your tooth before laying a thin layer of composite on top. To get the desired look, additional layers of composite may be required. The composite veneer will be cured with a specific light by your dentist to complete the process.
Dental Veneers Can Cover Chipped, Cracked, and Discolored Teeth
Dental veneers may be used to repair minor aesthetic flaws that can be seen when you smile or talk. During a consultation, our dentist will be able to determine whether you are a good candidate for veneers. Veneers might be recommended for teeth to close small gaps between your front teeth, for example.
If a tooth is delicate, your dentist may suggest placing a dental crown over it to restore it to its natural strength and look. Your dentist will be able to discover the ideal solution for you whether or not a tooth is fragile.
Veneers Are Minimally Invasive
Dental veneers are one of the most popular choices for tooth restoration, and there are a lot of reasons why. One of the features that distinguish dental veneers from other types of surgery is that you don’t have to remove any natural teeth. All they need is a little amount of enamel removal so they’ll adhere to the front of your teeth. That’s significant because once your enamel is gone, your teeth will be more susceptible to sensitivity and decay. In comparison, crowns and bridges cover all or part of several teeth, which means you’ll be losing far more of your natural teeth in order to obtain them.
How Long Do Veneers Last On Front Teeth?
Dental veneers can last anywhere from 10 to 30 years with appropriate precautions. While you may consume whatever you wish, it is critical to take suitable precautions since dental veneers are not indestructible. Porcelain is a glass that can shatter under too much pressure. If you bite your nails or pry open a bottle cap with your teeth, you’re likely to fracture the veneer. Porcelain veneers, like natural teeth, have similar advantages and drawbacks. They should be treated in the same manner as a normal tooth.
After you get veneers
Under pressure, veneers may chip or shatter. Avoid gnawing on your fingernails and chewing on hard things, such as pencils or ice cubes.
You may experience some discomfort while the dental bonding is taking place. If your bite does not feel correct after the veneers have healed, notify our dentist. Before you depart the dental office, they will make any necessary adjustments.
Brushing and flossing your teeth each day will help to keep them clean. You may still develop cavities in or around veneers.
How to prepare for your appointment
A preliminary appointment with your dentist will take place at this time to decide which alternatives are appropriate for you and how many veneers you wish to have. If teeth are misaligned or uneven, you may need to wear braces before your dentist can apply the veneers.
At this point, your dentist will frequently take X-rays to check the health of your teeth. They’ll look for indications of tooth decay, gum disease, and/or root canals. If you have any of these problems, veneers may not be a good option for you.
At the next visit, your dentist removes about a millimeter of your tooth’s enamel (they use a grating instrument) before taking a mold (impression) of your teeth for accurate sizing. This is then sent to the lab to make your veneers.
Schedule a Dental Veneer Consultation Today!
Veneers are not the ideal solution for everyone, they can help with a variety of aesthetic dental problems when used appropriately. We at Patriot Family Dental in El Paso, TX, have the experience to advise you on whether or not veneers are the best option for you.
Schedule a dental veneer consultation today by calling (915) 260-6575 today! You can also schedule an appointment by clicking on the Appointments tab above!