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What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin coverings of porcelain, custom-made
to improve the appearance of your teeth. Once bonded to the
tooth, a porcelain veneer becomes strong, natural looking and
long-lasting. If you have gaps between the teeth, chips, cracks or
discolouration, veneers could dramatically improve your smile.
Which teeth should be veneered?
The dentist will help you to decide which teeth might benefit
from a porcelain veneer. Whilst it is not uncommon to have
as many as six front teeth treated, sometimes just one or two
may be required. Usually it is the smile line that would most
benefit, and so only those teeth that show are veneered.
How are veneers made?
Your dentist will start by removing a thin layer of enamel
(usually about 1mm) from the surface of the teeth to be
treated. An impression is then taken and temporary veneers
fitted. A dental technician creates the veneers by hand, they are
individually designed to match the shape, colour and contour of
your natural teeth. At the second visit, about a week to ten days
later, your dentist will bond the finished veneers in place.They
become strong instantly and you will be able to eat with them
immediately after the treatment.
How long do veneers last?
Porcelain does not stain and the bond between the tooth and
the veneer is very strong. In most cases you should expect a
veneer to last 5 years or more and they have been known to
last for over 8 years. Generally the tooth underneath the veneer
discolours with time and this is the most common reason for
replacing them. In a small number of cases a veneer may
de-bond or chip. In this situation your dentist will be able to
fit a replacement.
How do I care for my new veneers?
Porcelain veneers need no special care.As with all aspects of
oral health, good dental hygiene is important and this will help
to increase the life of the veneers. As always you should avoid
biting hard objects such as finger nails, and pins. Regular checkups
with the dentist and hygienist are essential to maintain the
health of your teeth and gums.
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What is a diagnostic wax up?
If you are planning to have a number of veneers the dentist
may decide to make a model of the teeth, showing the
proposed veneers, made from tooth-coloured wax.This gives
you the chance to see how veneers will look before treatment
starts and it provides the dentist with the opportunity to
calculate the best shape and tooth preparation needed.There
is usually an additional cost for the diagnostic wax up and the
dentist will give you a written estimate and a treatment plan
before treatment starts.
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