All You Need To Know About Dental Veneers

Your smile is among the first of your features that most people notice. What if your teeth need some minor adjustments to make your smile brighter? This is where dental veneers come in. They help enhance your smile. Dental veneers are used to address a variety of aesthetic and physical problems with your teeth. Hilliard veneers dental specialists address your entire dental and cosmetic needs. You can try them today and enjoy the immediate results.

What are veneers?

Veneers are tooth-colored shells placed on the front surface of the teeth to give them a better appearance. They are usually made of resin-composite materials or porcelain and are bonded to your teeth permanently. Veneers are used to correct different cosmetic problems, including broken, discolored, chipped, or smaller-than-average teeth. Many people can get one veneer only to cover a chipped or broken tooth, but many people get up to eight veneers to create an even, symmetrical smile.

How are veneers placed?

It usually takes between one to two weeks after the dentist makes a mold to get your veneers back from the lab. Once the veneers are in, you can go ahead and schedule an appointment to have them attached to your teeth. During this appointment, the dentist evaluates the shape, coloration, and fit of the veneers to ensure they are perfect for you.

Your dentist then cleans your teeth. This is essential, as it keeps bacteria from being stuck under the veneer, causing decay. After this, the dentist uses the grinding tool to create a rough texture on every tooth that a veneer is to be attached to. This allows the veneer to stick on the tooth easily. The dentist then uses dental cement to attach the veneer to the tooth. They use ultraviolet light to harden the cement quickly.

Benefits of dental veneers

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   Quickly whiten your smile.

Eating highly pigmented foods, smoking cigarettes, or drinking coffee for a long time can take a toll on your teeth, making them unattractive with a brown or yellow shade. Stained enamel can be bleached by your dentist, or you can do it at home, but it can become stained again. If you need an effortless and quick way of whitening your teeth, dental veneers can be the best fit for you.

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   Fix minor cosmetic problems

Veneers can correct cracks, gaps, chips between teeth, discoloration, and minor misalignment; they generally correct more cosmetic dental issues. Veneers are fixed to the front surfaces of the teeth; they change minor orthodontic problems when they are applied. Your natural teeth can be crooked or gapped, but only you and your dentist can notice it.

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   Replace damaged enamel

Your enamel is strong but can also be destroyed. The enamel can be worn out by brushing your teeth too hard or can be “eaten” by highly acidic drinks and foods. Damaged enamel can be alarming because if it is lost, it can’t grow back; but, you can replace it. Veneers are used to treat teeth with enamel erosion or enamel abrasion, and they give a good look.

Dental veneers are mainly used for cosmetic purposes to improve your teeth. They provide natural tooth shapes, enhance color, and hide minor damage to the teeth. Dental veneers offer a long-term solution to dental and cosmetic problems. You can choose to start your next chapter in life with the smile that you desire by booking an appointment with Dr. Butler at Innovative Dental Ideas.