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There is no reason why you should have to deal with gaps in your teeth or teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today, placing a veneer on top of your teeth can correct natural blemishes or injuries to help you achieve a beautiful smile again. Recently, dental veneers have grown increasingly popular because of their instant, sparkling visual appeal. Cosmetic dentists frequently perform this process as more patients are finding that a vibrant, stunning smile is within reach. Dental veneers are custom-designed shells of tooth-like ceramic material that, when applied over the surface of a tooth, can cover worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, and chips or cracks. Types of Dental Veneers: Composite Resin and Porcelain Two of the most commonly used materials in the manufacture of dental veneers are composite resin and porcelain veneers. Both porcelain veneers and composite veneers can be fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory. Composite veneers, on the other hand, can also be directly fabricated inside your mouth at your Newburgh dentist's office. Of the two options, porcelain veneers are longer lasting and resemble your natural teeth more closely. Composite veneers are made from a special bonding material and require the artistic skill of your dentist to shape and mold the composite resin to the desired shape of your tooth. Once this has been done, a special light is used to cure or set the resin. Composite bonding is a much quicker alternative to porcelain veneers, but they do not last as long and are more susceptible to staining from foods and drinks. Porcelain veneers provide the ideal solution to restoring your smile. Veneers Procedure Getting dental veneers requires multiple visits to make and apply the veneers. One tooth or many teeth can simultaneously undergo the veneering process. During the tooth preparation visit the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the small added thickness of the veneer. Usually, about a half a millimeter of the tooth is removed, which may require a local anesthetic. At this visit, a mold is taken of your teeth and sent to the laboratory for fabrication of your veneers. The final visit is when the veneers are bonded to your tooth surface with water or glycerin to check their fit and get a sense of the shade or color needed. While the veneers are resting on your teeth, they can be adjusted with various shades of bonding materials to match the color of your teeth. To apply, the tooth is cleansed with specific chemicals to achieve a bond. Once the special cement is placed between the veneer and tooth, a visible light beam, or laser, causes a catalyst to be released, hardening the cement. It is not uncommon to see slight variations in the color of porcelain veneers upon close inspection, as this occurs even in your natural teeth. If you have undesirable defects, contact your Newburgh cosmetic dentist for further consultation on if veneers would work for your smile restoration.
Sean Hartmen writes for Dr. Hongli Wang, leading dentist in Newburgh, NY, Beacon and Fishkill, NY. Offering comprehensive dental care for the entire family, including cosmetic dentistry and implants in Newburgh, Fishkill and Beacon, Dr. Wang is qualified to handle any dental need.
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