VENEER

Veneer is a thin piece of porcelain which not only re-creates the natural look of teeth but also provide strength and resilience which is comparable to natural tooth enamel. Veneers are custom made to the contour of individual teeth. Veneers are made to fit over the enamel or front surface of your tooth. In short, dental veneers are custom made, wafer-thin shells of tooth-colored material which are designed to improve the appearance of your teeth. Veneers can change the color, shape, and size of your teeth.

What are veneers?

Veneer is a thin piece of porcelain which not only re-creates the natural look of teeth but also provide strength and resilience which is comparable to natural tooth enamel. Veneers are custom made to the contour of individual teeth. Veneers are made to fit over the enamel or front surface of your tooth. In short, dental veneers are custom made, wafer-thin shells of tooth-colored material which are designed to improve the appearance of your teeth. Veneers can change the color, shape, and size of your teeth.

When Would I Need A Veneer?

What Are The Advantages Of Veneers?

With veneers, your teeth look natural and healthy. Veneers are very thin and the placement of veneers is done by a special and strong adhesive so very little preparation of teeth is required. Some types of veneers do not even require any tooth preparation.

How Are Teeth Prepared For A Veneer?

Getting veneers usually require three visits to the dentist, first for the consultation, second for taking impression, and third for applying veneers. In the first visit, the dentist examines your teeth and make sure that you get the perfect veneers. Your dentist may also discuss the procedure and its limitations.To prepare the tooth for veneer, usually, dentists remove .5mm of enamel from the tooth surface. The removed surface is almost equal to the thickness of the veneer. For trimming the enamel you may get local anesthesia to numb the area so that you do not feel any pain. Now, your dentist takes an impression of the teeth and sent it to the dental laboratory where veneers are constructed with this model. It usually takes 2 -4 weeks to construct the veneers. For very unsightly teeth you can even get temporary dental veneers.Before placing the veneers to your teeth permanently your dentist places them temporarily to examine its fit and color. Your dentist may repeatedly remove and trim veneers to achieve perfect fit. The color of the veneers can also be adjusted according to the natural color of your teeth. Now your tooth is prepared to receive veneer. Your tooth is cleaned, polished, and etched. The roughness of the tooth offers a strong bonding surface to veneer. A special cement is applied to fix the veneer on the tooth surface. Once the veneer is properly positioned a laser light beam is focused on the veneer which activated chemicals in the cement to harden and cure it quickly.Veneers are a quick and easy way to give you a healthy and beautiful smile. If you have broken, chipped, and stained teeth or want to change the size and gap between your teeth veneers are a perfect solution for you.