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What Are Veneers?
Veneers are a thin, translucent coating made out of porcelain or resin (plastic). They are applied to the front teeth to improve their color, shape, or size. They can help you achieve the smile you want.
Are Veneers Right for You?
Veneers can correct many dental problems. Which includes as follow.
1. Teeth discolored from medication (tetracycline) or age.
2. Chipped or worn front teeth.
3. Spaces between teeth.
4. Teeth that are crooked or uneven.
The Procedure
2 or 3 office visits are required from start to finish. You go through comprehensive examination of your teeth, all necessary X-rays, diagnostic casts and soft tissue management program. Diagnostic casts are used to make ideal shape and size of your teeth. Your teeth are prepared for veneers. Veneers are bonded to your teeth with special bonding agent.
Preparing Your Teeth:
Surface of your teeth is lightly filed. Impression is taken and sent to a lab to fabricate your veneers. The filed teeth is covered with temporary.
Between Visits:
Avoid eating hard foods. They may loosen your temporary coverings. Brush your teeth gently and avoid foods that are too cold.
Bonding Your veneers:
Your veneers will be fitted to make sure shape, size and color ok. The surfaces of your teeth are cleaned to bond your veneers. The veneers are bonded with a special bonding material.
Caring for Your Veneers:
Flossing, Brushing: Use un-waxed between all teeth at least once a day to remove plaque. Your start flossing in one place, and work carefully around all your teeth. Veneers are typically the kindest restoration to the gum tissues that we currently have in our prosthetic armamentarium. Do not be afraid that you will damage your laminates by either flossing or brushing. Any non-abrasive tooth paste is acceptable. A good home care regimen will insure the esthetic success of your laminate restorations for years to come.Some sensitivity to hot and cold may be experienced after the placement of your veneers. This relates to the amount of enamel left on your tooth after preparation, the proximity of the nerve as well as several other factors. Some sensitivity is absolutely normal and usually dissipates after one-two weeks. If this sensitivity should remain or concern you at all, please call the office.
As mentioned before, a normal diet should pose no problem at all. Please avoid anything that will tend to bend or twist the laminates.
If you are known to be a bruxer or clincher, please let us know before you get veneers . He/she will fabricate a soft night guard for you to wear to minimize the stresses placed upon your teeth while you sleep.
Approximately one week after the placement of your laminates you will be asked to return to the office for a treatment evaluation. This visit is extremely important. It gives your dentist the opportunity to evaluate the placement of the laminates, the tissue response and to answer any questions you might have regarding your new smile.
We hope that your Porcelain Laminate Veneers have fulfilled all of your esthetic goals. With proper home care and scheduled evaluation visits, they can provide you with a beautiful smile for years to come.
