Advantages and Benefits of Veneers
There are many benefits and advantages to having porcelain veneers placed on your front teeth. At one time, resin fillings or crowns were the only available treatment for these conditions. Today, a third alternative is available.
The advantages of veneers may include all of the following considerations:
• often no anesthesia is required
• only a small amount of tooth structure (if any) is removed during the procedure
• a healthy "natural" look is achieved with little or no discomfort
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What are Dental Veneers?
A veneer, usually customized from porcelain, is a thin, semi-translucent "shell", that is permanently bonded to your tooth. While they're not suitable for every patient, veneers are a cosmetic alternative for a variety of dental conditions of the front teeth, including:
• diastemas (spaces between the teeth)
• broken or chipped teeth
• unsightly, stained or washed out fillings
• permanently stained or discolored teeth
• misshaped or crooked teeth
How Are Veneers Different From Fillings or Crowns?
A composite resin filling may be used when only a small amount of tooth structure needs replacement. A porcelain veneer is indicated when a portion of the front surface of the tooth needs a "face lift". A full crown is indicated when a tooth has had root canal treatment, or when a substantial amount of the entire tooth structure (enamel) has been lost.
How Are Porcelain Veneers Done?
Similar to a resin bonding procedure, veneers are attached directly to the existing tooth structure. An impression will be taken, to make an exact replica of your teeth. During your veneering appointment, your teeth will be etched with a mild acid solution. When the veneers are applied, a tooth-colored liquid bonding material is applied. This helps the veneers adhere to your natural teeth.
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