Get Your Long Lasting White Smile with Veneers
Few people are born with a picture-perfect smile while most people do struggle a lot due to their discolored or odd-shaped teeth. This can affect their self-esteem and confidence. Dental veneer is one such solution that covers up the stains and numerous imperfections of your smile. Even if you have gaps between your teeth, a veneer can also solve that. Hence improve the appearance of your smile. Veneers are thin shells of porcelain specifically designed to fit over your teeth and give your smile a natural look.
What are Dental Veneers?
Dental Veneers or Laminates are tooth-colored materials fabricated in a customized way that covers the front surface of the teeth. The front surfaces of the teeth are prepared. Later, the veneers are fixed on the front surface of the teeth.
What are the various types of veneers?
As per our dentist, Dr. Inkesh Bajaj, veneers are of two types including
- Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain Veneers are thin shell-like structures and can be made by removing very little amount of natural tooth structure to make space for the veneers. Such veneers are made inside the laboratory as per the patient’s requirement.
- Resin-based composite veneers: Resin-based composite veneers are less expensive and can be prepared by chairside without any laboratory support. These veneers require a minute to no enamel removal before placing a composite veneer. Our skilled dentists at Magnolia can help you get the same-day veneers in Waterdown without any hassle.
What are the steps in getting dental veneers?
Getting your veneers done consists of several steps. Below we have mentioned the steps that you need to know before undergoing such a procedure.
- At the first visit, the teeth are prepared by removing a small amount of enamel from the front surface of your teeth. This is done to prepare the teeth to receive veneers. This step provides space for the veneers to fit in.
- Also, there are options for no-prep veneers as well. Such veneers are often made up of composite or porcelain materials. No-prep veneers involve minute grinding or removal of some portion of teeth.
- Next, your dentist will make an impression on your prepared teeth followed by deciding on the shade of the veneer that suits your smile.
- Finally, the impression is sent to the laboratory where the porcelain veneer can easily be made. This fits in perfectly over the prepared teeth. However, the final ceramic crown may take a few days to get ready. That’s why our dentists design temporary veneers so that you can wear them meanwhile.
Taking care of your dental veneers:
Apart from providing dental veneer services in Waterdown, our dentist may suggest you follow the below instructions. This will help to keep your dental veneers durable and long-lasting.
- Chewing and Biting: Veneers may fracture if you bite on hard substances while chewing. Chewing on hard substances can cause chipping of veneer materials or even may dislodge the veneer as well.
- Clenching: Many people may have a habit of clenching or chewing (bruxism) while sleeping. Continuous teeth grinding and clenching may cause chipping or damage to the veneers. To prevent this from happening, your dentist may recommend to wear a mouthguard.
- Food intake: If you have veneers, you need to avoid certain foods that are harmful to your veneers. Certain food items like cola, carrot, tea, coffee, or soy sauce can dull the whiteness of veneer. Avoid biting on hard food items to increase the durability of your veneers.
- Cleaning: To keep your veneers clean, using a soft-bristled toothbrush is recommended. Toothpaste with strong abrasives or hard-bristled toothbrushes can wear away such veneers easily. Wearing away porcelain glaze causes discoloration and thus they lose their luster eventually. Our quality veneers in Waterdown will help you in getting your whiter smile back.
Getting your dazzling white smile back with porcelain veneers is an investment, both financially and emotionally. Selecting veneers as per the shape, size, and color of your teeth is a great deal of work, and our dentists at Magnolia Dental Waterdown are dedicated to doing the job for you. To discuss your concerns regarding dental veneer services with our experienced dentists, contact our dental office in Waterdown today.
