From Stains to Smiles: How Veneers Can Revitalize Your Teeth
Veneers are a great option for patients who need to repair damaged teeth. These porcelain tooth overlays cover stains, protect teeth from further damage, and reduce sensitivity caused by worn enamel. Veneers are a cosmetic dental solution often offered by boca Dental and Braces to enhance the appearance of teeth.
Stain-Resistant
Veneers are a popular treatment for patients seeking to correct discoloration, chipped, misshapen, or small gaps in their teeth. The thin porcelain shells are bonded to the front of your smile dramatically changing its appearance. Veneers are known for being long-lasting, durable, and stain-resistant.
Porcelain veneers mimic the opacity of natural tooth enamel, making them very resistant to discoloration. You can maintain your veneers with regular brushing, avoiding toothpastes that are too abrasive, chewing with your non-dominant teeth, or using a straw when drinking dark liquids like tea, red wine, or berries to avoid staining.
Composite resin veneers are also resistant to stains, but they may become discolored over time due to prolonged exposure to highly pigmented drinks. Cigarette smoke can also diffuse into these veneers, causing them to yellow.
Durable
Veneers are a semi-permanent solution for many aesthetic flaws that cause people to hide their smiles. These include deep stains, cracks, chips, gaps, and crookedness.
Your dentist may numb the area with a local anesthetic before working on your teeth to ensure your comfort. Then they’ll take an impression of your mouth and send it to a lab for fabrication.
Once the veneers are ready, your dentist will apply them to your teeth and use a curing light to activate the cement. After making any final adjustments, they’ll polish your new veneers to ensure a smooth finish. With proper care, traditional veneers can last for more than a decade. But, your lifestyle and oral hygiene habits will impact how long they last. For example, it’s important to avoid biting or chewing on hard items like ice and pencils.
Custom-Made
Veneers are thin, custom-made pieces of porcelain or composite resin that fit over the front of your teeth. They look extremely natural and are designed to hide or “fix” chips, stains, crooked, uneven, or spaced teeth.
During the consultation process, your dentist will take pictures, X-rays, and impressions of your teeth (a physical mold or digital scan). Then they will send these impressions to a lab where they will construct custom veneers for you.
They may also apply no-prep composite veneers that can be done in one appointment with a local anesthetic. Once your new smile is complete your dentist will remove excess cement, check the veneers, and make any adjustments to ensure that they are comfortable and in line with your bite. Then they’ll use an ultraviolet light to bind and harden the dental bond.
Affordable
The veneer material is only a small fraction of the overall cost, and your dentist’s fees make up the majority. However, it’s important to compare prices and inclusions carefully. For instance, a dentist who has been in practice for decades will probably charge significantly more than someone just starting out.
In order to bond your veneers, the dentist will need to shave a portion of your tooth’s enamel. This is necessary to ensure that the veneer fits properly and looks natural. However, the resulting damage to your enamel is minimal and should not affect your teeth in any way. The same healthy oral habits that protect your natural teeth—including brushing twice daily and flossing—will also keep your veneers looking their best. This includes avoiding foods and drinks that can stain your teeth, like red wine and coffee, chewing on pens or ice, and biting your nails.
Easy to Maintain
Unlike traditional dental bonding, which involves painting tooth-colored resin onto teeth to repair minor imperfections and give them a flawless appearance, veneers accomplish the same result but will last far longer. However, they do require proper maintenance to prevent cracking or fading over time.
You should brush your teeth twice a day using a toothbrush that has soft bristles. You should also floss between your teeth to remove debris that may cause decay or gum disease. Swish with an antiseptic mouthwash daily to destroy plaque and keep your teeth, gums, and veneers healthy.
Avoid biting into very hard objects, like metal caps or glass bottles, as this can chip the porcelain. It’s also a good idea to quit your nail-biting habit as this can add unnecessary force to your teeth, including the veneers.
Veneers are a great option for patients who need to repair damaged teeth. These porcelain tooth overlays cover stains, protect teeth from further damage, and reduce sensitivity caused by worn enamel. Veneers are a cosmetic dental solution often offered by boca Dental and Braces to enhance the appearance of teeth. Stain-Resistant Veneers are a popular treatment…