Our teeth are subject to the wear and tear of eating, daily life and parafunctional habits such as teeth grinding and jaw clenching (bruxism). Hereditary attributes and hygiene routines also are factors in making our teeth the way they are.
What dental procedures are available to treat chipped or cracked teeth, damaged enamel and misshapen or uneven teeth? Miamisburg or Bellbrook dentists usually prescribe dental veneers to patients for cosmetic issues.
While porcelain is the usual material from which veneers are made, composite resins can also be used. Both varieties are made in a laboratory environment or in a dental office, and all are custom made for each patient’s mouth. Patients frequently select the porcelain veneers, though they are traditionally more costly, because of their remarkable durability and aesthetic appeal.
How are dental veneers applied? For the veneer to fit perfectly on to the teeth, the original teeth must be appropriately shaped by the dentist. For this reason, veneers would only be recommended to restore injured or crooked teeth, as it would make little sense for a person with working and good looking natural teeth. Dentists usually recommend that patients with discolored, but healthy teeth choose extensive teeth whitening rather than veneers.
After a detailed preliminary examination, a patient will need to plan for two office visits over the span of a month and a half to put on the veneer. The visits may last several hours each because your Miamisburg or Bellbrook dentist or the technician has to intricately check every tooth receiving veneers and get them ready for the procedure.
A local anaesthetic is often administered during the process of tooth preparation and fitting of the veneer.
On the second visit, the permanent veneer is affixed on the teeth using a dental adhesive. Adjustments happen as necessary as the adhesive sets. Veneers may need replacement depending on their age, and while the adhesive is very tough and long-lasting, a veneer may need to be re-attached.
At the end the patient receives advice on the maintenance of their veneers to extend the longevity of their dazzling new smile.