Tooth chips, cracks, decay, and discoloration are the most common dental imperfections. Sports & car accidents, poor dental hygiene, and consumption of highly pigmented items are key reasons behind teeth damage. Fortunately, you can correct dental imperfections with porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers can restore your oral function and appearance thanks to their excellent aesthetics and strength.
Dental veneers are thin tooth-colored coatings placed on the front surface of a tooth to repair the damage. Porcelain veneers are porcelain materials. When placing the veneer, the dentist will have to shave a small portion of your tooth’s enamel for the veneer to fit properly without looking bulky or abnormal.
After shaping the tooth, the dentist takes impressions of your teeth and sends them to the dental lab to create the porcelain veneers. This procedure takes about two weeks. A temporary veneer offers protection for the teeth.
The dentist will remove the temporary veneer on the second appointment and test the customized one. Next, the dentist will cement the porcelain veneers in place. Your veneers should last for 10-15 years with proper dental care before requiring replacement.
While porcelain veneers are highly effective, they aren’t ideal for all dental imperfections. To know whether you’re qualified for the treatment, visit a dental clinic near you or contact our North Brunswick dentist.
Unlike other dental procedures that take months and a series of appointments, getting porcelain veneers only takes two appointments. Your dentist will likely recommend porcelain veneers if you have dental imperfections like:
Over time, your teeth can get stained, yellowed, or discolored due to dental trauma, poor hygiene, acidic items, highly pigmented foods, and smoking. While teeth whitening will always be the first attempt to whiten your smile, deeper stains may not respond to bleaching.
In such a case, porcelain veneers can help. The dentist will place a porcelain veneer on the front of the tooth, covering up the stains and giving you a whiter smile.
When your teeth appear shorter, your smile will likely look gummy even though you don’t have excess gum tissues. Your dentist can place a porcelain veneer to elongate your teeth and improve your smile.
Uneven teeth can make you look unattractive and unhealthy. Your dentist can place a porcelain veneer on the tooth, improving the shape and size of your tooth. It provides balance to your smile.
Porcelain veneers are also effective in repairing minor teeth chips and cracks. These damages will likely worsen with time if not treated, leading to further complications like tooth decay and tooth loss. Your dentist can place a porcelain veneer over the teeth, holding the tooth together and creating a perfect smile.
If you only have minor teeth gaps and misalignments, you don’t need orthodontic treatments like braces and Invisalign. A porcelain veneer can be used to widen your teeth, close improper teeth gaps, and fix misalignments.
To qualify for porcelain veneers, you should possess certain traits. For successful attachment, you should have healthy teeth and gums for a porcelain veneer. If your teeth are severely damaged or decayed, your dentist will likely recommend more extensive procedures like dental crowns, root canal, or extraction. If you have underlying problems like gum disease, your dentist may address them first.
Similarly, you should not have bruxism. While porcelain veneers are pretty durable and strong, they won’t be able to withstand the constant pressure of teeth grinding and clenching. It will likely break or chip pretty quickly. If you have bruxism, your dentist can recommend night guards and relaxation techniques to minimize the damage to your teeth. You may not qualify for porcelain veneers if you have severely crooked or improperly gapped teeth.
Do you think you’re a good candidate for porcelain veneers, or would you like to learn more about dental veneers? Contact KK Dental – North Brunswick to book your appointment.
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