How Do Dental Veneers Work?
Dental veneers are a fast, efficient way to address multiple cosmetic issues. They look natural and last for years. Veneers can make patients feel better about their smiles and improve their self-confidence and professional image.
This blog will explain how dental veneers work, detail the process of receiving veneers, and share tips for keeping your veneers looking their best for years to come.
Cosmetic Issues Veneers Can Address
Veneers can cover the following issues and more:
- Discolored teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Slightly misshapen or misaligned teeth
- Teeth of uneven lengths
How Veneers Work
A dental veneer is a slender sheet of porcelain or composite material that wraps around the forward-facing tooth surfaces to improve your smile immediately. Dentists carefully choose the shade of your veneers to create a dazzling yet natural appearance.
To install veneers, your dentist will first take digital impressions of your teeth. These impressions will allow your final veneers to be shaped exactly like your natural teeth. Next, the dentist removes a slender enamel layer so the veneers can sit flush against the tooth surface.
Your dentist sends the specifications to the laboratory, where your veneers will be custom-crafted.
When your veneers return, your doctor can install them in just one easy appointment. The dentist applies a thinly spread layer of bonding agent and secures the veneers in place, curing the adhesive with a special light.
The process is complete after checking the fit and appearance of your veneers, and you can walk out of the dental office with renewed self-confidence.
Types of Veneers
- Porcelain Veneers: The most natural-looking and stain-resistant option. These veneers last between 10 and 15 years with excellent care.
- Composite Veneers: A more affordable version that your dentist can easily customize to improve your smile. With careful attention to oral hygiene, these veneers last between 5 and 7 years.
How to Keep Your Veneers Looking Great
Practice Excellent Oral Hygiene
Brush your teeth twice daily as your dentist recommends, and floss carefully around your veneers every day.
Avoid Staining Foods and Beverages
If you cpnsume highly pigmented foods and beverages like red wine and dark chocolate, brush your teeth as soon as possible. If brushing is not possible, rinse well with water.
Avoid Hard Foods
Take extreme caution with candy, nuts, popcorn kernels, and ice.
Break Certain Habits
Do not chew your fingernails or other non-food objects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Veneers
How long does it take to get veneers?
Veneers are unique because they only take two appointments to install. Other cosmetic treatments require multiple appointments spread over months.
What happens if I chip my veneers?
Veneers can chip if you are not careful with your diet. If you chip a porcelain veneer, your dentist will have to replace it. Your dentist may be able to repair a composite veneer.
Call Davis Gribble Hollowwa Dental
Dental veneers are one of the quickest and most efficient ways to rejuvenate your smile. If you want to improve your smile in just a few appointments, please call our Albuquerque, NM, office at 505-898-1976 or schedule an appointment online.