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What to Expect from Dental Veneers Procedure?

Dental veneers are delicate, tooth-colored coatings placed over the front surface of teeth to enhance their appearance. They are often composed of por...

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Dental veneers are delicate, tooth-colored coatings placed over the front surface of teeth to enhance their appearance. They are often composed of porcelain or a resin-composite substance and permanently attach to your tooth. A dental veneers procedure can transform damaged, broken, deformed, or stained teeth into suitably sized, naturally colored teeth, which may amaze people.

 

How should you prepare for your appointment?

 

Before getting your veneers, you'll have a screening meeting with your dentist to determine which options are best for the patient and how many surfaces you wish to have. If your teeth are crooked or uneven, your dentist may recommend braces before placing the veneers.

 

At this step, your dentist will probably take X-rays to examine your dental health. They'll be on the search for symptoms of oral disease, gum disease, or the need for root canal treatment. In case you face any of these problems, veneers may not be a solution for you.

 

At the next visit, your dentist will take off around half a millimeter of your teeth (using a cutting instrument to take the surface) before taking a mold (imprint) of your tooth. This mold goes to the laboratory, where they use it to create custom veneers.

 

What is the application procedure for dental veneers?

  

  1. After your dentist develops your mold, it usually takes a week or 2 for the laboratory to return your veneers. Once they have arrived, you can make an appointment to get your veneer fittings. During this visit, your dentist will analyze the size and color to confirm if they are a good match for patients.
  2. After this process, your dentist will clean your teeth. It is necessary because it prevents germs from becoming trapped beneath the veneer and causing deterioration.
  3. Afterward, they take the cutting tool to create a more complex surface on every tooth that will get a veneer. It helps improve the attachment of the shells to the teeth.
  4. The veneers are then bonded to the teeth with dental cement and resin bridges by your dentist. They'll employ UV light to fast solidify this cement.
  5. The second session (when they fit the veneers) usually lasts no more than 2 hours. However, it may vary based on the number of veneers placed and whether the patient was under local anesthetic.

 

How to care for and look after your dental veneers?

 

You are cleaning your dental veneers the same way you would your natural teeth. In contrast to other dental treatments, the healing time is relatively short. Instead, you can normally eat and chew food after the bonding of veneers and any medications have faded.

 

  • You may notice that the veneers appear rough under some conditions. These rough patches (typically caused by additional cement adhering to the veneer) fade after a few days of normal eating and brushing. If they don't, your dentist will be able to straighten these back.
  • You should brush twice a day and use non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste that is not harsh. You will have to reduce your intake of coffee/tea, wine, and other stain-causing meals.
  • Remember that no matter how well you care for your veneers, they may need replacement at a particular stage. However, maintaining dental hygiene will ensure veneers last as long as required.

 

Certain precautions can ensure you get the most life out of your equipment. These protections involve:

 

  • Avoid chewing with your front teeth. Eating more complex meals only with your back teeth; chop up stiff things to make that happen.
  • Avoid chewing on blunt objects such as pens, ice, or your fingernails.
  • Avoid open packages with your teeth.
  • Keep a mouth guard if you participate in physical activities.
  • You should get a mouth guard or retainer if you grind or clench your teeth.
  • Have a brace or retainer to safeguard your Veneers if you chew or bite your teeth at night.

 

Contact your Walnut Creek Dentist, Dr. Tiziana Procopio Towle, DDS at Procopio Towle Dental Office, to learn more about Dental Veneers Procedure.

 

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What are Dental Veneers?

 

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