Smile Makeover

How Are Dental Veneers Used in a Smile Makeover?

When dental veneers are part of your smile makeover plan, you can rest assured you will have a beautiful and cosmetically appealing smile. If there are aspects of your smile that make you feel uneasy, this procedure is an option to consider. This article covers some interesting facts and information about a smile makeover with dental veneers.

What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells that a dentist bonds permanently to the front side of teeth to improve their appearance. Each veneer is created specifically to look natural and blend in seamlessly with the rest of the teeth. Porcelain veneers can be used on single or multiple teeth to transform the smile’s appearance completely. Some of the issues that veneers can correct include the following.

Misaligned teeth: if teeth are slightly misaligned, the dentist can use dental veneers to make them appear straighter. This saves patients several months of orthodontic treatment.

Gaps between teeth: tooth gaps are a common problem. A dental veneer can close the gaps and make the teeth look aligned.

Stained or discolored teeth: if whitening is not enough to fix a yellowed or stained tooth, a dental veneer is a good alternative.

Damaged tooth: any form of damage to a tooth’s structure that affects its appearance can be fixed with veneers, including chips and fractures.

How veneers are used

Veneers that are created from porcelain resist stains and have an appearance that is comparable to natural tooth enamel. This is perhaps the major reason dentists often recommend porcelain veneers as part of smile makeover treatments that want to achieve a natural-looking smile. Porcelain veneers are high-quality, and thanks to the improvements in dental technology, the process is more reliable and straightforward than ever before.

Patients considering the procedure need to be in good overall health, practice good oral hygiene and have a healthy layer of tooth enamel. Patients with conditions such as tooth decay or gingivitis cannot get porcelain veneers. It is advisable to consult a dentist first before committing to the procedure.

Before beginning the process, the dentist will examine the patient’s teeth and take impressions. A thin portion of the enamel layer will be shaved off to create room for the incoming veneer and ensure a good bonding surface. The dentist will numb the tooth before starting the shaving process.

After removing the enamel, the dentist will take more impressions—this model will be sent to a dental laboratory that will produce the veneers from a block of porcelain material. Between the dental appointments, a temporary veneer will be attached to the tooth. When the final veneers have been produced and are ready for bonding, the patient will return. The dentist will take off the temporary veneer and ensures the new restoration fits properly and is the right color before bonding it permanently.

In conclusion

If you are looking to improve your smile with a smile makeover procedure, the chances are that the dentist will recommend dental veneers. To learn more about the process, book an appointment with the dentist.

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