What are Veneers ?
Veneers are one of the methods used to improve the shape and color of teeth, and it is often an irreversible procedure. Because it requires the removal of a layer of enamel to fit the surface of the tooth.
What are porcelain veneers ?
It is a thin layer made of porcelain or cosmetic fillings or others. It is placed on the front surface of the teeth, and despite its thinness, it becomes very strong and durable after its installation.
Installing Veneers Teeth :
In general, installation procedures are started in several sessions; Where the teeth are initially prepared for an impression, by removing a thin layer of enamel; To avoid increasing the size of the teeth after installing the veneers, then send the impression to the lab to start making the veneers in the appropriate size. In the next session, the dentist will try it on the teeth and make sure of the person’s satisfaction, then the doctor will stick it well on the teeth.
Can you get veneers with missing back teeth ?
Use of veneers:
- Close some of the spaces between the teeth.
- Improving the color of the teeth (all or some).
- Improving the appearance of the teeth.
- Correcting some fractures or eroded teeth.
Contraindications to the use of veneers:
- In the case of erosion of the enamel layer, where the layer of dentin or root is visible.
- Poor dental hygiene.
- Habits that cause tooth erosion (such as: bruxism).
- Severe crowding of the teeth.
It is not recommended to perform it on one row of teeth if the jaw is perfectly aligned.
How long the veneers last ?
The shelf life of the veneers is from 7 to 14 years; But it may suffer some fractures that can be repaired or replaced.
How to maintain veneers ?
- The dentist may advise avoiding foods and drinks that affect the color of the teeth (such as: tea and coffee).
- Use a high-quality toothbrush and change it regularly.
- Take great care of oral and dental hygiene.
- Visit the doctor periodically to clean the teeth from tartar and others.
- stop smoking.
Remember: having great and beautiful teeth does not mean neglecting to clean your mouth and teeth!
Is veneers painful and require anesthesia?
In most cases, no anesthesia is required; Because the preparation of the tooth is in the outer layer, which is not painful; But if the patient begins to feel some sensitivity, there is no objection to anesthesia.
How much are veneers ?
How much do veneers cost?
It is known that dental cosmetic procedures are the most expensive among all other cosmetic procedures, and the costs differ from one country to another and from one doctor to another, and according to the condition, technicalities, and materials used.
The cost of dental veneers ranges from 1000 to 2000 US dollars and this cost per tooth, and in some countries it can reach 4000 US dollars per tooth.
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