What to know about dental veneers
- What are they?
- Types
- Before and after
- Cost
- Aftercare
- Summary
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells that dentists can place on the front of the teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers can hide stained, chipped, and uneven teeth.
For some people, having damaged or discolored teeth can affect their confidence or self-esteem. Dental veneers can help improve the appearance of the teeth.
This article discusses what dental veneers are, the different types of dental veneer available, the costs, the benefits, and the dental veneer fitting procedure.
What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are custom fittings designed to help hide or correct dental damage, including:
- stains and discoloration
- chips and small missing pieces
- decay
- crookedness
- gaps between the teeth
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.
Dental veneers placement is a specialty based procedure, at Our Clinic Ministry of Smile we have a smile makeover specialist Dr Manoti Sehgal (GOLD MEDALIST). 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
There are two types of veneers porcelain and resin-based composite. The following sections will outline these options in more detail.
Porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers are a strong, thin cap that a dentist can place on the tops and sides of the teeth.
To attach them, the dentist will remove some enamel from the tooth before placing them. Porcelain veneers have the same color as natural teeth, but it is possible to make them whiter to brighten the smile.
Resin-based composite veneers
Resin-based composite veneers are similar to porcelain veneers, but they tend to be less expensive and require less enamel removal. Sometimes, a dentist may not have to remove any enamel before placing the composite veneer.
Composite veneers are usually easier to replace if broken or damaged than porcelain veneers.
Which type is best?
Porcelain
- more expensive
- usually requires enamel removal
- 2–3 appointments
- last around 20 years
- will not stain
- less likely to chip or fracture
- more difficult to fix
Resin-based composite
- less expensive
- may not require enamel removal
- usually 1 appointment
- last around 5 years
- may stain over time
- more likely to chip or break
- easier to fix
Porcelain veneers also tend to offer slightly more a natural, tooth-like appearance and can cover more discolored, malformed teeth.
The type of veneer a person chooses will depend on their budget, needs, and preferences. A dentist can help them decide which type of dental veneer will work best for them.
Cost of Dental veneers
Dental veneers range in price based on the number of teeth a person needs to cover and the expertise of the person performing the procedure.
A person can expect to pay between RS 5000/- and 15000/- per tooth.
These costs are approximate and can vary based on:
- the type of veneer
- the amount of preparation necessary before the procedure
Aftercare
After the placement of veneers, the dentist may want to check them in a follow-up appointment. During this, they will look to make sure that the veneers have stayed in place and are comfortable for the wearer.
This is a good opportunity for a person to mention if any of the veneers do not feel right, as a dentist can help fix them.
A person with new dental veneers does not need to avoid any particular foods or beverages following their appointment.
That said, because veneers may stain over time, a person may want to avoid coffee, tea, and red wine, as well as other things that can cause stained teeth, to make them last longer.
Before and after veneers
Dental Veneers Before & After Case 1
Dental Veneers Before & After Case 2
Dental Veneers Before & After Case 3
Dental Veneers Before & After Case 4
The dentist may also advise against:
- biting hard objects
- biting the nails
- using a mouth guard
- grinding the teeth
- chewing very hard foods
- opening items with the teeth
A person may notice rough patches on the veneers. This should improve over time. If not, a person can have their dentist smooth them. Rough patches tend to occur due to a dentist leaving extra bonding material on the veneers.
Also, a person can still develop cavities even though they have veneers, so it is important to practice good oral hygiene, including brushing the teeth twice per day and flossing daily.
With the right care, a person can expect their veneers to last around 10 years. After this time, a person may need to replace them. How long veneers last may vary based on the materials the dentist used and how well the person takes care of them. A person can talk to their dentist about time frames for replacement veneers.
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