Cosmetic Smile Designing

Dental veneers help improve the appearance of a person’s teeth. They may be beneficial for people who want a long-term solution to persistent cosmetic concerns — particularly those that do not respond to other dental treatments, such as teeth whitening, braces, or retainers.

During the placement process, a dentist will typically remove a small amount of enamel, which is the thin protective outer covering of the teeth. Because of this, once the dentist places the veneers, a person cannot remove them or choose not to use them.

Types of Veneers: How to Decide Which Type is Right For You

Veneers are an innovative cosmetic dental product that are designed to improve the overall appearance of your teeth. Typically, they are placed on your front teeth and on the sides that show when you smile. During the procedure, your dentist will bond the veneer directly onto your teeth and if they’re done correctly, they provide a very natural appearance.

How to Choose Between the Different Types of Veneers

Veneers come in several colors and materials, but whichever material you opt for, veneers are designed to be thin, stain resistant, and durable enough to withstand the natural wear and tear your teeth go through on a daily basis.

There are 3 main types of veneer materials, each with their own set of pros and cons:

1. Porcelain Veneers

These are often the veneers of choice for patients who want to make small alterations to their teeth, or change the tooth shape, size, and color. Some of the benefits of porcelain veneers include:

• They’re thinner compared to other veneers
• You can enjoy a very natural tooth appearance
• With proper care, porcelain veneers can last up to 15 years
• In most cases, none of the natural tooth has to be shaved down

Keep in Mind: Porcelain veneers may be extremely durable and natural looking, but they are also more expensive and require a special polishing paste. Also, if they break, they cannot be repaired and will require a replacement.

2. Ceramic Veneers

Ceramic veneers are one of the most popular types of veneers used and are generally considered an excellent choice for many patients due to their:

• Natural appearance
• Ability to mimic your natural teeth
• Durability

Keep in mind: Ceramic veneers can take longer to create than other types. You may also experience some tooth sensitivity for a few days after the treatment, but this is temporary.

3. Composite Veneers

Composite veneers are favored by some patients because of their cost-effectiveness. They can also usually be placed in just one treatment, reducing your need for numerous dental visits. Some of the other advantages of this type of veneer include:

• They require less tooth preparation as compared to other veneers
• The cost is typically half of that of porcelain veneers
• High quality composite veneers can look natural

Keep in mind: Composite veneers may be more affordable, but they’re also more likely to stain, break, or chip. Unlike porcelain veneers, composite veneers have a lifespan of approximately 5 years.

Why do you need veneers?

Some common reasons that individuals choose veneers is to close gaps and spaces between the teeth, fix alignment issues, change the overall shape and appearance of a tooth, whiten a smile by covering stained or discolored teeth, and cover chipped or cracked teeth

How long do veneers last?

The lifespan of dental veneers depends on whether you have porcelain or composite veneers, and how well you care for them. Porcelain laminate veneers can last from 10 to 12 years. Composite resin veneers need to be replaced sooner, since they last for around 4 to 8 years

How should you care for veneers?

Brushing and flossing just as you would your regular teeth. Proper daily brushing, and use of non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste. Consider limiting coffee and other stain-inducing foods.

Keep in mind that veneers will need to be replaced at some point, no matter how well you take care of them. But proper oral hygiene will help them last as long as possible.

If you're deciding on veneers, consult with your dentist and be sure you understand every part of the process and cost. A beautiful smile feels great and can increase both your confidence and well-being.

Advantages of veneers

Veneers are, without a doubt, modern dentistry’s best way to replicate nature. That is always the goal of cosmetic dentistry- to replicate nature, not try to improve upon it. Porcelain veneers are not the only option for changing one’s smile but are commonly used when a patient wants to gain a lot of control of their smile (change color, size, shape, etc).

The advantages to porcelain veneers are:

• Aesthetics:
  • Porcelain is our most ‘natural’ looking enamel replacement material because it replicates many of the same properties as enamel. For example, enamel has a property called translucency (where light can enter and be reflected back out). Porcelain has that same characteristic and can be varied by the master ceramist to blend with the surrounding teeth.
• Durability:
  • Porcelain veneers are bonded to the underlying tooth structure. Because of this, there is a chemical adhesion to the tooth and the veneer on a microscopic level.
• Lack of staining:
  • Unlike bonding or natural teeth, porcelain veneers do not really stain because of the material (essentially a glass ceramic). Additionally, porcelain veneers are glazed in an oven as the final process in their fabrication so this prevents (or minimizes) staining.
• Strength:
  • Besides using metal in your mouth, porcelain systems today are the strongest materials we have.

Which type is best?

Porcelain veneers and resin-based composite veneers look similar, but there are some key differences. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), these differences include:

Can veneers change the shape of your face?

Veneers do more than remake your teeth. They actually transform the shape of your face. As you age, your mouth loses elasticity and muscle tone, making your face less symmetrical. Veneers make you look younger by supporting your mouth's musculature and accentuating your cheekbones.

If you are looking for a faster option than braces this is the best cosmetic option you can go for...!!