Have you ever seen a celebrity whose smile seems to have suddenly changed dramatically in size, shape and colour? Dental veneers are often used for cosmetic and aesthetic improvement of teeth, but can also help to conceal chipped or discoloured teeth.
A veneer is a porcelain replica of the front surface of your tooth. Unlike a crown, it does not cover your entire tooth and all surfaces. It quite literally replaces only the front façade of your teeth. To prepare your tooth for a veneer, the top layer of your tooth’s front surface is buffed to create a rough feel. The veneer is then customised to your tooth and adheres with a permanent cement.
The result is a brand new look, without compromising the health or strength of your natural tooth. Not everyone is a suitable candidate for veneers, and there are often other solutions. If you have a chip on a tooth that is noticeable, it can be fixed with white filling material. If you are concerned about the shade of your teeth, whitening is a more suitable option than veneers. Consult our friendly team at Vivid Dental and see if veneers are right for you.
Thanks for this very educational blog post! Dental veneers are an excellent option to improve the appearance of your smile by covering yellow, chipped, or stained teeth. Dental veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or acrylic that are glued to the front of teeth to improve their appearance. When it comes to dental veneers, there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” solution, and the process will only work if the solution is suited to personal needs.
In order to accommodate dental veneers, a patient’s teeth may need to be altered or thinned. If they have an irregular bite, their dentist may need to correct their teeth before fitting them with new teeth.