– you ask yourself. Thousands of people every day are having
veneers placed over their teeth for a variety of reasons. Perhaps your teeth
are permanently discolored, they are worn down, chipped or broken, uneven or
there are large gaps between them. With veneers, you don’t have to live with
aesthetic issues like these.
Veneers are
wafer-thin, customer made shells that are designed to cover the front surface
of the teeth, colored to match your normal teeth color and intended to improve
your appearance. Veneers are bonded to the teeth for permanent change of color,
shape, size and even length.
Now that you have a better understanding of what they are
and the purpose of veneers, you can decide if the process if for you. Generally
veneers are fitted within three visits.
Visit 1) Diagnosis, treatment and discussion of the entire
procedure
Visit 2) Preparation of the tooth; removing unnecessary
enamel to allow the veneer to fit; and taking an impression of the tooth to use
a base for construction of the veneer
Visit 3) Bonding – here the dentist will make sure your
veneers are a perfect fit before permanently cementing the veneer on to the
tooth.
Nevertheless, as with any procedure, there are advantages
and disadvantages. Even with veneers, your teeth can still decay if not taken
care of and your tooth may be more sensitive since enamel was removed. On the
other hand, veneers are stain resistant and offer a stronger, more aesthetic
alternative to other potential procedures.
And if you are still unsure, it’s ok! Dr. Affleck provides
FREE consultations before coming up with a plan to better your appearance.
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