Veneers are used to correct a variety of different dental issues such as discoloration of teeth and uneven teeth. Veneers are basically a tooth colored cover for your actual teeth that brighten and enhance your smile. Find out more about veneers and if this Cosmetic Dentistry procedure is right for you.
How Do Veneers Work
The tooth like material of the veneers is made to cover your own teeth. They are made from different materials including resin and porcelain. The veneers are usually made of porcelain because it holds up better against stains and they reflect light just like real teeth. Veneers are placed on the front of your tooth and sometimes are used to change the shape and size of your teeth.
Application of Veneers
When you visit a Dentist in Woodbury, it will likely take three separate visits to complete the application of veneers. The first visit is to discuss whether or not veneers are a good fit for you and your teeth. The second visit, the doctor will begin scraping enamel from your teeth to make room for your new veneers. Usually only a half millimeter of enamel is removed by the doctor, which may require some anesthetic. After the scraping is complete, a mold of your teeth is sent to a lab so that your veneers are personalized for your smile. During the third visit the doctor will attach the veneers with a specialized adhesive used only for dental procedures.
Advantages of Veneers
Because the veneers are made from a mold of your teeth it is hard to tell the difference between veneers and normal teeth. Also porcelain style veneers will not be stained by things like smoking or drinking wine. They are also a better choice for your teeth than caps because the tooth structure is kept more intact. You are allowed to choose the whiteness of your veneers but beware of going to white because they will not look natural.
If you have many gaps in your teeth, veneers are a great alternative to braces. Veneers can also hide cracking of teeth and unevenness of your smile. Visit dentist at Cross Keys Family Dental to get an opinion to determine if veneers are right for you.
