Transform Your Smile: A Guide to Veneers

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Transform Your Smile: A Guide to Veneers

Transform Your Smile: A Guide to Veneers

27 June 2016
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Dentist, Blog


If your teeth overlap, are twisted or have gaps, porcelain veneers can help to transform them and restore your smile. The veneers are made from thin pieces of porcelain which give your teeth a natural look while also proving a similar strength to your natural tooth enamel. If you want to improve your smile, veneers could be the perfect option for you. Below is a brief guide to what you can expect if you decide to have porcelain veneers fitted.

Assessment

Before you are fitted with porcelain veneers, you dentist will carry out an assessment of your dental health to check that you are a suitable candidate for veneers. They will also check that you do not suffer from conditions such as gum disease, which will require treatment before veneers can be fitted.

Fitting veneers

Veneers are designed to shield the existing tooth from further damage and decay while also providing an aesthetically pleasing smile. Your dentist will first numb the affected teeth and the surrounding gum. They will then remove a very thin layer of enamel from your tooth so that there is space for the veneer to fit in place. A special light-sensitive resin will the applied which will sit between the veneer and the natural tooth which will be hardened when your dentist shines a light into your mouth. Once the resin has set, the veneers will be held firmly in place.

Benefits of veneers

Because veneers are individually sculpted for each patient, they will fully reflect the dental characteristics of your other teeth. This means that it will be nearly impossible to tell the difference between a veneered tooth and a natural tooth when you smile. 

Another benefit is that veneers have is that, compared to crowns, they leave the natural tooth beneath the veneer largely intact, which means less of your teeth's healthy structure is sacrificed, making the treatment less traumatic.  

Maintaining veneers

Your dentist should advise you on how best to maintain your veneers. It is important that you continue to brush and floss your veneered teeth twice a day to remove the build up of plaque and tartar, just as you do with your normal teeth. 

If you have any questions about porcelain veneers, you should book an appointment with a dental professional who will be able to offer a full assessment of your oral health and advise you on the best course of treatment.  

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Improving Oral Health through Diet: Cavity-Free Foods

All kinds of things affect your oral health including your genes, how often you brush and the food you eat. As a mum, I feel like that last one is always overlooked, and I have created a blog to address that concept. In this blog, you can learn all about how to make the right dietary choices for your oral health. You can learn what to drink, what to eat and how to make healthy snacking easy. I have included posts for busy adults as well as tips on how to help your kids make healthy choices. I hope you enjoy the ideas here and that they benefit your oral health.