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What are Veneers?
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 Veneers, usually customized from
porcelain, are a thin, semi-translucent "shell,"
permanently bonded to your teeth. 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
- Misshapen or crooked teeth
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Advantages and Benefits of Veneers
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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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How Are Veneers Different From
Fillings or Crowns?
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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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What to
Expect? |
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Veneers can last for years,
depending on how well they are taken
care of by the patient. Because
veneers are stronger than simple
bonding. they are also more
resistant to stains and chipping. |
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must maintain regular oral
hygiene at home, and visit us
for routine cleaning and
exams. This is to ensure that your
new veneers will look as good as
new. |
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should also avoid staining foods and
beverages, such as blueberries,
cherries, coffee, tea and red wine.
Another important point is that oral
habits such as nail biting, opening
bobby pins and chewing on hard
objects could damage your new
veneers. |
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| A Final
Word On Veneers |
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decision to enhance your smile with
porcelain veneers is a very
personal one. Even a subtle change
in your smile can make an
exceptional difference in the way
you look and feel - and on your
social outlook. When you feel
good, you look great! And that
helps you project an image of
self-confidence and high personal
esteem. If you have any further
questions about porcelain veneers,
please ask us. Your smile is our
business. |
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Contact
Paradise Dental
for more
information
about enhancing
your smile with
veneers. |
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