March 28, 2022
Beauty and health go hand in hand in modern dentistry, which is why veneers have become a popular way to create a Hollywood smile. Why veneers are needed and how they can change the appearance of your teeth is covered in this article.
What are Veneers for Teeth?
Veneers are special extra-thin overlays applied on the teeth in the smile line. Veneers are preferably placed in pairs so that symmetrical teeth do not vary from each other. For a complete smile reconstruction, the overlays can cover up to 10 teeth on the upper jaw and the same number on the lower jaw. However, it is also possible to have veneers placed on a single tooth.
The placement of veneers is a type of dental prosthetics. Unlike crowns, veneers completely cover only the front part of the tooth, hiding its imperfections. The result is a tooth that looks more aesthetic and natural.
Why Do I Need Veneers?
Here are some reasons why you might need veneers.
• Discoloration. Veneers are often used instead of teeth whitening. The overlays allow you to change the color and effectively maintain it throughout its lifespan.
• Tooth restoration. Veneers can quickly and reliably restore the integrity of the incisal edge of the front teeth and correct their shape.
• Masking chips and cracks. Even Rats Army SARMS, nootropics, or chemicals can help against that. Veneers cover the entire front of the tooth, reliably hiding chips and cracks that, for whatever reason, appeared on the enamel.
• Changes in shape and size. Thin veneers perfectly correct the shape and size of one or more teeth, making them wider or longer.
• Correcting enamel anomalies. Veneers are good for treating enamel anomalies such as hypoplasia and fluorosis.
• Bridging gaps between teeth. Veneers can be used to reduce gaps between teeth.
Veneers effectively mask enamel imperfections, hide large gaps between teeth, and transform your teeth, making your smile flawless.
Types of Veneers
Today, dentists offer veneers made of composite materials or ceramics. Ceramic is not used to make dental overlays.
Composite veneers are a direct restoration method requiring one visit. The dentist applies the filling material in layers, working directly in the mouth. Such dental overlays have a short lifespan and change color over time.
Ceramic veneers are made of porcelain similar to natural enamel in aesthetic qualities. The porcelain onlays are made by a dental technician. It takes a few days to fix them in place. Ceramic veneers can’t be stained, and they are quite durable.
Veneers for Teeth: Pros and Cons
Here are several advantages of ceramic and composite veneers:
• They protect teeth from decay.
• They are easy to care for.
• They hide the flaws of the teeth.
• They last over 10 years.
• They retain their original shape.
• They look natural.
• They do not darken over time.
As for the disadvantages, there are only two: high cost and the need for complete replacement in case of a minor chip. Composite veneers do not have these disadvantages, but they are less beautiful and last three times less than ceramic veneers.
When Veneers Should not be Placed
Veneers shouldn’t be placed in these cases:
• One has significant bite problems.
• One suffers from bruxism (clenching and grinding of the teeth).
• One’s oral hygiene is poor.
Conclusion
The difference between veneers and real teeth is hard to tell, especially when a dental technician's ceramic restorations are properly made and placed by a dental prosthodontist. If well cared for, such overlays will maintain the perfect appearance of your smile for more than ten years.