Laminate Veneers
Laminate Veneers cover and protect teeth. They are an excellent, affordable, and highly practical tooth restoration that can solve any number of dental problems. Teeth that are stained can be whitened by thin veneers. Chipped teeth can be smoothed and made to look whole and attractive once more. Misaligned teeth can be straightened without the need for orthodontics.
In light of the more complex and expensive alternatives, laminate veneers are often the best choice for the patient on a budget who wants a lasting solution without the complications and costs of multiple dental visits or dental surgery.
But what, exactly, is a laminate veneer?
It is actually a very thin sheet of porcelain that is designed to cover the front of the tooth. However, it can also be customized to fit the sides of a tooth in order to close a gap. Sometimes as well, a very small piece of laminate can be affixed to the end of a small tooth to increase its length. In some cases, misshapen teeth can be repaired this way as well by applying a smooth, thin veneer to their surface to cover up the asymmetry of the tooth.
The procedure itself is very simple and requires only two visits to the dentist. The first thing the dentist does is to examine your teeth and take x-rays of them. This lets the dentist know if any serious tooth decay or damage lies hidden inside the mouth that may require other corrective treatments or dental procedures.
If nothing is found, the next step is to prepare tooth surfaces in order to make the laminate veneers fit to form without looking thick or bulky. While this does involve removing a small amount of tooth surface, so little is removed that the majority of people do not need an anesthetic.
After the teeth have been prepared, the dentist next takes impressions of your teeth and makes a mold of your bit. This mold is then sent to a lab. Here, dental technicians will make your thin veneers custom-fitted to the exact dimensions of your teeth.
When your laminates arrive back in our office, we call you in to place them on your teeth to make sure they fit. After this, we bond them to the teeth and use a special, high-intensity to harden the cement.
Your bite will then be tested, and any minor adjustments that need to be made will be made. Thin veneers are extremely strong. With the right care, you can expect them to last anywhere from 10 to 15 years. Some even last longer.
It is important that you continue to practice brushing and flossing as always. Although your veneers are tougher than tooth enamel, take care of them as you would your natural teeth.
In light of the more complex and expensive alternatives, laminate veneers are often the best choice for the patient on a budget who wants a lasting solution without the complications and costs of multiple dental visits or dental surgery.
But what, exactly, is a laminate veneer?
It is actually a very thin sheet of porcelain that is designed to cover the front of the tooth. However, it can also be customized to fit the sides of a tooth in order to close a gap. Sometimes as well, a very small piece of laminate can be affixed to the end of a small tooth to increase its length. In some cases, misshapen teeth can be repaired this way as well by applying a smooth, thin veneer to their surface to cover up the asymmetry of the tooth.
The procedure itself is very simple and requires only two visits to the dentist. The first thing the dentist does is to examine your teeth and take x-rays of them. This lets the dentist know if any serious tooth decay or damage lies hidden inside the mouth that may require other corrective treatments or dental procedures.
If nothing is found, the next step is to prepare tooth surfaces in order to make the laminate veneers fit to form without looking thick or bulky. While this does involve removing a small amount of tooth surface, so little is removed that the majority of people do not need an anesthetic.
After the teeth have been prepared, the dentist next takes impressions of your teeth and makes a mold of your bit. This mold is then sent to a lab. Here, dental technicians will make your thin veneers custom-fitted to the exact dimensions of your teeth.
When your laminates arrive back in our office, we call you in to place them on your teeth to make sure they fit. After this, we bond them to the teeth and use a special, high-intensity to harden the cement.
Your bite will then be tested, and any minor adjustments that need to be made will be made. Thin veneers are extremely strong. With the right care, you can expect them to last anywhere from 10 to 15 years. Some even last longer.
It is important that you continue to practice brushing and flossing as always. Although your veneers are tougher than tooth enamel, take care of them as you would your natural teeth.
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