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Even a subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference
in the way you look and feel and on your social outlook!
Dental Veneers are an excellent cosmetic remedy for a variety
of dental conditions that affect the appearance of the front
teeth. Durable and colour stable, veneers are, in many cases,
the perfect way to restore the natural function and beauty of
your teeth, so you can smile with confidence.
Veneers, usually fabricated from porcelain, are a thin, semi-translucent
shell, custom made to fit precisely over an existing tooth.
They are permanently bonded, held in place by a special resin
that adheres the back of the veneer to the front of the tooth.
The finished result is extremely strong and durable. Though
veneers are not suitable for every patient, they are a cosmetic
alternative for a variety of dental conditions affecting the
front teeth including:
• Closing diastemas (spaces between the teeth).
• Restoring broken or chipped teeth.
• Covering unsightly, stained or washed out fillings.
• Whitening permanently stained or discoloured teeth.
• Correcting crooked or poorly shaped teeth.
Advantages and Benefits of Veneers
When your smile is disfigured by decay, abrasion, chipping,
breakage or imperfect development, our goal is to restore
its natural beauty, so you can smile with confidence. At one
time, resin fillings or crowns were the only available treatment
for the above conditions. Today a third alternative is available
– one with proven results!
There are many benefits and advantages to having porcelain
veneers applied to your front teeth. These may include any
or all of the following considerations:
• Only a small amount of natural tooth structure (if
any) is removed during the procedure.
• A healthy, natural look is achieved with little or
no discomfort.
• Veneers are often less expensive than alternative
procedures.
• Veneers are strong, durable and colour stable.
How are Veneers different from Fillings or Crowns?
A composite resin filling is used when only a small amount
of tooth structure needs replacing or repair. A full crown
is indicated when a tooth has had root canal treatment or
when a substantial amount of the entire tooth structure (enamel)
has been lost.
How are Porcelain Veneers Created?
Similar to a resin bonding procedure, veneers are attached
directly to the existing tooth structure. We take an impression
of your tooth to make an exact replica. During your appointment,
we treat your tooth with a mild conditioning solution. Before
the veneer is placed, we apply a tooth coloured liquid bonding
material, which helps the veneer adhere to your natural tooth.
What can you expect from your Veneers?
Veneers can last for years, depending on how well you take
care of them. Because they are stronger than bonding, they
are also more resistant to stains and chipping. However it
is important to maintain regular oral hygiene, to avoid bad
habits such as biting nails and chewing ice and to visit us
regularly for routine cleaning and exams.
These precautions will help ensure that your veneers will
last a long time and keep looking as good as new. If you would
like more information on Porcelain Veneers, simply fill out
our simple online enquiry form to make an appointment with
Dr Christopher Smith.
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