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“Does your smile need a bit of a tune-up? Are you suffering from a partially fractured tooth or unsightly discoloration no amount of bleaching seems able to cure? If you’ve never taken the possibility of having your teeth fitted with a set of dental veneers, now may be the time to look into it. They’re an effective, affordable solution to what many assume are un-solvable problems.
Veneers are artificial “teeth” façades that are designed to emulate your original set, including of course any modifications you desire. Your dentist will take x-rays and impressions of your mouth to get a complete picture of your case and you will be fitted with a customized set. Once your veneers are made, having the procedure done is as simple as getting them glued on in-office. It really is quite a painless way of going about things, and the results these things achieve are remarkable.
There are two primary types of veneer options that are available to you: porcelain and composite resin. Both have their advantages. Porcelain veneers tend to be hardier in terms of wear and tear; the finish on them more closely resembles that of a real tooth, making them a more natural-looking option for those who fear having a tooth that looks too fake. They are also a bit more resistant to staining. Composite resin veneers come with one very clear advantage: cost. They’re a bit less expensive than porcelain veneers, and in some cases may only take one dentist appointment to have installed after all of the initial impressions have been made. One other significant benefit they offer over the porcelain variety: they’re much easier and cheaper to repair if they become damaged in any way. Definitely something to think about in conjuncture with one’s lifestyle.
Both are placed in a relatively similar manner; your dentist will grind down some of the existing enamel on your teeth in order to make room for what is to come. They will assess what is already there, choose a color that suits you, and once the new veneers have been sculpted, they will bond them to the teeth to be covered. They main difference between the two types of veneers in terms of how they will be put on is generally the amount of time between removing the enamel and actually placing the material; with porcelain veneers, that gap of time will be used to create the veneers in a dental lab. In cases like this, you will be given a temporary veneer retainer to protect what has been worn away in the meantime.
Once you’ve been made fully literate in terms of the hard facts, making the right decision will be easy. Give us a call and we will be happy to schedule an appointment for you.”