Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Dental Veneers

06 Jan 2021

Dental veneers have been in use for many years now, and are still very much a recommended treatment for many dental issues. In this blog post, you will get detailed answers to some of the FAQ about dental veneers treatment.

You can contact us if you have more questions and concerns about dental veneers or other dental treatments and we will be glad to answer. You can also book an appointment with us.

What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers are produced with either ceramic or composite resin. They are skinny layers which are placed on the surface of the natural tooth. After the treatment, they look just like the natural tooth since they are customised to fit the tooth entirely.

Veneers can be used to treat quite a number of dental problems, including whitening, straightening, or covering pits or chips in the teeth. They are also used to give the tooth a different shape and size to make it look brighter.

Depending on the current shape, size, and clinical situation of your natural teeth, they may need to be trimmed down so that they can take the new veneers. However, this procedure is not always necessary.

After the treatment, the veneers will look natural. However, you need to keep up a good oral hygiene routine if you want the veneers to last a long time.

Do veneers enlarge the look of the teeth?

Veneers do not always make the teeth look more prominent. However, there are situations where dentists use them on smaller teeth to make the teeth appear bigger. This is only used when these teeth are too small.

The teeth with veneers can also look wider if they are used to fill gaps between them. However, your dentist will consider this when diagnosing your condition so that you will not be surprised at the end result.

Can veneers be useful for closing teeth gap?

The veneers used may be instant veneers or veneers manufactured by your dental technician. Instant veneers are ready-made and just get placed on your teeth by the dentist.

Which should I choose: veneers or dental bonding?

Dental bonding is perceived to be less permanent compared to dental veneers

Bonding has immediate results. This technique can improve the shape and colour of your teeth, unlike ceramic veneers which may need two weeks for the dental technician to complete the production.

Ceramic veneers, on the other hand, are more durable than dental composite bonding and do not stain as easily.

Can I use veneers for my healthy teeth?

Good dentists will aways explain to their patients how to maintain good oral hygiene and keep their teeth healthy with minimal intervention. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, a perfect smile is not something we are all born with.

The first option that will be employed by your dentist will be those that will provide the best result without damaging your teeth at all. If there is a need for extensive treatments, then your dentist may have to trim down your teeth to accept the new veneers.

Is it possible to remove veneers from my teeth?

It is possible to remove veneers. However, the procedure is usually challenging and time-consuming. But that is not the issue. Patients need to ask themselves “what will be the replacement for these veneers?”

Removing the veneers can only be a sensible solution when the surface of the natural teeth was not removed. But if the dentist had trimmed or removed the natural layer of the teeth (enamel), then removing the veneers will not be possible as the teeth will need new veneers placed.

How do repair ugly yellow teeth?

When it comes to making yellow teeth whiter, the following options are available:

• Teeth whitening: tooth whitening is a reliable solution actively whitening yellow teeth. It can be carried out on a single tooth (if that is the only yellow one) or on the entire mouth.
• Dental bonding: every tooth may not brighten up with teeth whitening. So, additional treatments like bonding are needed. These bonding will be done with a brighter coloured material and placed on the surface of the teeth to cover the yellow tooth beneath.
• Dental veneers: this option is only employed for too dark yellow teeth, and when they are the only option. Here, the veneers will be prepared with a little opacity and applied on the teeth to cover the yellow teeth beneath.

What is the cost of getting veneers?

The costs of getting dental veneers vary but is generally dependent on:

• The type of veneers
• The expertise and experience of the dentist

Dentists spend many years undergoing various training before becoming cosmetic dentists. This training ensures they learn the particulars of providing dental veneers that will stand the test of time.

You can get porcelain veneers for about £850 for each tooth. Composite bonding is available from £250 for each tooth. If you are targeting the six front teeth, then you should budget more than £5,000 for veneers.

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