Dental Veneers

By: Ken Hurt

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 Dental veneers function to cover the front surface of the teeth. Dental veneers are advantageous in cases where the teeth are uneven, discolored and have erratic spacing between them. You can smile in a confident manner with the help of dental veneers. 

Information on dental veneers-

1. Dental veneers are also called porcelain veneers. With help of dental veneers cracks in the teeth and chipped teeth are no more visible. Veneers are bonded mainly to the front teeth to enhance the appearance and allow you to smile without any problem.
2. Dental veneers form an important part of cosmetic dentistry. Teeth which are misaligned, damaged, decayed and stained due to excessive use of tobacco, excessive use of fluoride and dental treatments such root canal procedures are treated with the coming in of dental veneers.
3. Veneers function to disguise teeth deformities such as shape, length, color and size of the teeth.

Types of dental veneers –

There are two types of dental veneers namely- porcelain dental veneers and resin dental veneers. 

1. Porcelain dental veneer: Porcelain dental veneers are also known as dental porcelain laminates. These dental veneers are made from porcelain. Porcelain veneers have the capacity to last at least up to 15 years. With the help of porcelain veneers the tooth becomes durable and strong since it is bonded into the tooth surface. Porcelain dental veneers are stain resistant and widely used.
2. Resin composite veneers: Resin veneers are made with the mixture of two materials. These veneers are known to be cheaper in nature since the veneers can be fabricated inside the mouth and do not call for any complex or complicated manufacturing process.

Benefits of using dental veneers-

1. Dental veneers have the capacity to last out for a long duration. Porcelain veneers are known to be stain resistant for a longer duration when compared to resin veneers.
2. Dental veneers are aesthetic in nature, since the layer which is applied on the tooth is the same color of the tooth and would not come in the eye of an outsider.
3. Veneers in some same cases also aid in teeth whitening. Veneers along with treating regular dental problems also aid in the treatment of gum line erosion.
4. Dental veneers are known to be a permanent solution along with being highly resilient in nature.

Before getting veneers for your teeth, your teeth would need to get prepared for this dental procedure. First the dentist would shape your teeth while removing and chipping some parts of the enamel to make space for bonding the material which would be used.

After the veneer has been applied on your natural tooth, you would require to be patient since there would be time required for you to get used to your new teeth.

Before setting out to get dental veneers for your teeth it would be beneficial to seek professional guidance and help from your dentist. Dental veneers would work to allow your teeth to remain healthy and in good condition. Along with dental veneers you must maintain proper dental hygiene.

About the Author

Dr. Ken Hurt is a well known dentist and has been in this field since 1995. He is graduated in doctor of dental medicine from London University. His interest lies in cosmetic dentistry, gum and teeth replacement, children dentistry, drug therapy, psychology in dentistry, oral surgery and pathology.

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