Veneers

If you have stained, discoloured, chipped, misaligned, worn down or irregularly shaped teeth, then dental veneers could be a fantastic option. Veneers often require filing down your tooth enamel to be replaced with the porcelain or composite veneer, meaning that they cover up your existing teeth. This makes them an incredibly popular option for anyone who wants to achieve their dream smile – they are a common part of our smile makeover treatments. Dental veneers are known for being a very popular option among celebrities! Also, porcelain veneers are a very popular and effective option for those hoping to close a gap between their front teeth. 

However, if you are suffering from extensive tooth decay, it is not recommended to seek to cover this up with dental veneers. You may require a consultation and dental care work before being considered viable for dental veneers first.

Veneers are commonly used to close gaps between natural teeth and to correct small or minor misalignments in your teeth. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, dental veneers are a popular option because they can improve the shape and alignment of your teeth while also providing an alternative to traditional tooth whitening at the same time. In fact, ceramic veneers are a popular solution for those hoping to improve the brightness of their smile. This dual purpose is one of the reasons that dental veneers are a popular option and are often part of our smile makeovers. 

As alarming as it may initially be, you shouldn’t worry if one of your veneers comes off. Of course, it’s very rare that a veneer should become totally detached, but this does sometimes happen. We recommend that you attempt to save the veneer itself if at all possible, but do not attempt to reattach the veneer yourself under any circumstance. Get in touch with your dentist as soon as possible and you will be advised as to what you should do next. It may be possible to have your veneer re-bonded or replaced relatively quickly. In the meantime, your tooth may be more sensitive to cold foods and liquids while the veneer is detached.

One of the main advantages to dental veneers as a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure is that the preparation of the veneers will preserve a great deal of the tooth structure of your permanent teeth. For improved bond strength for the veneers, it is usually only necessary to remove a thin outer layer of tooth enamel – doing this makes the bond strength better while also improving the appearance of the veneer. 

The dental veneer procedure is incredibly straightforward and easy – sometimes the entire process can be performed without the use of local anesthetic. However, for most procedures and for those patients that are nervous or anxious, local anesthetic can be applied to numb the given area. 

Dental veneers can boost the appearance of your teeth a great deal, and gum tissue actually responds very well to the application of dental veneers. The colour of your dental veneers can also be custom selected in order to best match the natural colour of your permanent teeth, offering a seamless smile. 

If there’s one thing you should always bear in mind when preparing for dental veneers, it is that the process is not reversible. While veneers preserve a large amount of your original tooth structure, some enamel must be removed in order for the procedure to be performed. This means that once you have begun preparation of veneers and had some of your enamel removed, the process cannot be undone. 

This means that in the case of your veneers cracking or becoming damaged, it is difficult to have this repaired without needing to replace the entire veneer. A very minor amount of enamel is taken most the time, but it is still worth bearing this in mind if planning your own dental veneer journey. 

It’s also good to reiterate the fact that one of the disadvantages of dental veneers are that it is not a very good option for people who have bad or poor gum health. As we have touched upon before, veneers are not a good option for covering up tooth or gum decay and you should always have a consultation with one of the dentists here at Parkfield before committing to a dental veneer treatment. This is for your own safety and the protection and health or your teeth and gums. 

Another slight disadvantage to dental veneers is that they may require some small behavioral changes. For example, people with dental veneers should avoid habits like nail biting, pen chewing and similar activities. These are at risk of damaging or cracking the veneers. Also, people who grind and clench their teeth (such as people who grind their teeth habitually while sleeping) are also at risk of cracking and chipping any veneers they may have. 

Another note to make is that veneers are actually susceptible to decay – meaning that maintaining excellent oral health and hygiene is absolutely essential. You should also visit your dentist regularly and see us for a consultation about how best you can maintain excellent oral health and a nice smile with your new dental veneers.

If you have discoloured, chipped, misaligned, uneven or worn down teeth, then dental veneers are an excellent dental treatment that can help you to improve any or all of these qualities. If you have gapped teeth you would like to fix, dental veneers can do that too. If you are interested in dental veneers and think they may be an excellent option for you, get in touch with the expert team of dentists here at Parkfield. Porcelain veneers are a common and popular cosmetic treatment used by many across the UK – get in touch with us to find out whether it’s the right treatment for your smile. 

Porcelain veneers are incredibly strong and it can take quite a lot for veneer cracks to appear. That said, porcelain is still a glass material and can be cracked when a lot of force is applied. As such, it is advised to help keep your veneers strong and well maintained with good oral health such as regular brushing, using mouthwash and also flossing. 

In terms of foods, as we have mentioned before, it is always gut to avoid chewing on particularly hard foods with your veneers. Things like ice, harder nuts and some candies can be potential hazards so try to avoid chewing on these with your veneers. The easiest way to think about it is that these foods are also the same kinds of food that can damage your natural teeth. So while porcelain veneers are exceptionally resilient, they can still crack and we advise caution when eating anything that might damage your natural teeth too. 

In some particular cases when having the dental veneer treatment, your dentist may recommend gum contouring to improve the aesthetic and overall appearance of the treatment. This often done to improve the symmetry of your smile and can be used to lengthen shorter teeth. Most gum contouring treatments are performed without pain or discomfort – but in some rarer cases, surgical hum contouring might be advised.