What Are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are slender, custom-shaped porcelain covers designed to adhere to the teeth's front, enhancing their length, straightness, and brightness.
Perfect for addressing chips, cracks, irregular shapes, or spaces between teeth, veneers can also mask discoloration from habits like smoking or the effects of age and certain medications.
Key Advantages of Veneers
Natural-Looking
Crafted from porcelain, veneers offer a stain-resistant, natural smile.
Durable
Porcelain's robust nature ensures longevity and compatibility.
Cosmetic Improvement
Effectively conceals gaps, chips, and slight flaws.
Types of Dental Veneers
Porcelain veneers
- Strong and long-lasting material
- Usually requires enamel removal
- Takes from 2-3 appointments
- More expensive
- Not chipped or fractured easily
Composite resin veneers
- Not Strong but stable
- May not require enamel removal
- Takes from 1-2 appointments
- Less expensive
- More likely Chipped or fractured
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FAQs
Whether you’re looking for more information about dentistry services, we hope this section will help answer any questions you may have.
To maintain your veneers, practice good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day and flossing daily. Use a non-abrasive toothpaste and avoid biting hard objects to prevent chipping. Regular dental check-ups are essential to ensure the longevity of your veneers.
With proper care, dental veneers can last between 10 to 15 years. The lifespan can vary based on habits, oral hygiene, and the type of veneer material used.
The process of getting veneers is typically not painful as it involves minimal tooth preparation. Some patients may experience sensitivity after the procedure, but this usually subsides quickly.