Advantages:
Porcelain veneers are common in
creating new smiles and smile makeovers. With porcelain veneers, you
can have the smile of your dreams in a very short period of time. Typically veneers are difficult to stain, making
veneers a very popular solution for many people seeking that perfect smile. Strong and
very durable, veneers last from ten to fifteen years, and come in colors that will
brighten dark teeth without the worry of them changing color. Veneers are typically done
in only two one and a half hour long appointments, and can actually strengthen your tooth.
There is no additional maintenance, other than a
follow-up visit to your dentist and proper brushing and flossing on a daily
basis.
Finally, a whiter smile gives people to whom you are
speaking a place to focus on and gives you a friendlier appearance.
Disadvantages:
It takes roughly a week or two of a period of
adjustment to get used to your teeth that have been changed in color, size, spacing and
shape. While very little tooth is removed in most cases, there are situations where more
tooth must be removed which increases the risk of trauma to the tooth. The amount of tooth
to be removed for the veneers should be discussed with your dentist beforehand.
It is common to have minor
sensitivity after your teeth have been prepared for your veneers
while wearing the temporary veneers. Some people can experience a
difference in speech, usually pronouncing "s" and "f" sounds. This
is corrected through minor adjustments your dentist can
make to your veneers. Veneers are very reasonable facsimiles of natural
teeth, but not perfect replacements for natural teeth. It's common to see slight
variations in the color of veneers upon very close inspection, as with natural teeth.
It can take up to a month or two before your new smile feels a part
of you.
If you suffer from bruxism, clenching or grinding of your teeth,
veneers can be damaged, chipped or cracked from this. If you suffer
from bruxism, speak with your dentist about wearing a mouth
guard at night to protect your new smile.
Pros and Cons of Lumineer Porcelain Tooth Veneers
Advantages:
Made of Cerinate porcelain, Lumineers are a new type
of porcelain veneers. They are contact lens-thin, roughly .2 mm
thick. Little to no tooth reduction in most cases is necessary with
this type of veneer and anesthetics or numbing shots are not needed.
It is claimed that Lumineers resist micro-leakage and micro-cracking
more so than traditional porcelain veneers. Unlike other porcelain
veneers, you won't need to wear temporary veneers until the
Lumineers are created. Lumineers are expected to last just as long
as traditional porcelain veneers. Lumineers are reversible if no
tooth reduction was necessary when they were first done. Cost is
less than traditional porcelain veneers.
Disadvantages:
As there is little to no tooth reduction needed for
Lumineer porcelain veneers, there is a limit to how much smile
correction can be accomplished. This can also lead to bulky
appearing and feeling veneers in some cases. dentists
offering Lumineers are specially trained specifically for this type
of veneer which means for the time being there are fewer dentists offering Lumineers.
Next: Before and after veneers
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- Introduction to tooth veneers section
- Causes of discoloration of the teeth
- Who is a candidate for dental veneers?
- Procedure description: veneers
- Types of veneers available for your teeth
- How much do dental veneers cost?
- Pros and cons of getting veneers
- Before and after pictures - dental veneers
- Personal stories from tooth veneer patients
- How to select the color of your veneers
- Dental veneers message board and discussion
