Dental Veneer Treatments
Veneers are a type of cosmetic dental treatment which are used when front teeth are misaligned, cracked or otherwise damaged or stained. Veneers are tiny sheaths made from porcelain or composite that are affixed to the front of the front teeth using dental adhesive. They act like a permanent ‘fake nail’ for the teeth, removing gaps between the teeth, hiding any damage which has been sustained and producing a consistent colour. Campsie Laser Dental offers veneer treatments from a single tooth to a full mouth Hollywood smile. Read more about veneers below and call us to book an appointment for veneer treatment today.
What Happens During Veneers Treatment?
Dental veneer treatment begins with removing a thin layer of enamel from the front of your tooth. This is done to ensure that the veneer does not stick out and look unnatural. Local anaesthetics are usually used to reduce pain and discomfort for this procedure. For porcelain veneers, following removal of this layer of enamel, an impression of your teeth is taken and is sent away to a lab which manufactures the porcelain veneers. You will be given a temporary veneer until the permanent version is ready for application. The final veneer will be bonded to your teeth during your second visit.
Composite veneers, on the other hand, are fitted to the teeth in one session. After tooth preparation, composite resin material is applied to the tooth in layers until the required shape and colour is obtained. The veneer is then polished before the patient is discharged – an uncomfortable, but not painful process.
How To Maintain My Veneers?
To ensure you are taking the best care possible of your veneers, you should ensure that you:
- Practice good oral hygiene
- Brush and floss twice daily
- Avoiding biting hard or chewy food or chewing your fingernails because this can chip veneers.
Porcelain veneers usually last 7 to 15 years before they need to be replaced. Composite veneers last 5 to 10 years.
What Are The Pros and Cons of Veneers?
The primary benefit of investing in dental veneers is that veneer treatment is a fairly simple approach which can significant enhance the appearance of your teeth. On the other hand, the risk profile of dental veneer treatment is low, but includes:
- The veneer cracking or falling off.
- Initial increased sensitivity to temperature within the teeth.
- Gum shrinkage revealing the veneer margins.
- The veneers retaining their colour while surrounding teeth become discoloured.
Where Can I Get Dental Veneer Treatment?
Contact Campsie Laser Dental today to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation for dental veneer treatment so that we can understand your requirements and expectations and propose a treatment plan that is most suitable for you. We have a good. reputation in our local community and have been performing dental veneer treatments on patients with stained and damaged teeth since our clinic opened.