When it comes to correcting the smile flaws, porcelain veneers are used. These are the thin covers used on the teeth to conceal a number of flaws in the natural teeth. But you should also know that porcelain veneers are not for everyone. Hence, you need to visit your dentist for proper consultation if you plan to get porcelain veneers.
Who is the right
candidate for porcelain veneers?
Although veneers bring dramatic change in appearance when it comes to smile transformation, there are some things which should be taken into consideration in order to ensure that only right candidate gets these veneers. For this purpose, it’s worth looking into the types of patients who can get these veneers.
People with fluorosis
Fluorosis is the condition which occurs as a result of too
much fluoride ingested in the childhood. This condition mainly involves bright
white spots which occur prominently on the teeth. Hence, this is the condition
which can be covered by applying porcelain veneers on the affected teeth.
Deteriorating teeth surface due to ageing
There are a lot of people who take care of teeth throughout
their lives. But teeth wear and tear is something which happens eventually in
the later stages of life. Even if this wear and tear is not something that
would affect functionality, outlook is going to be the definite victim. In that
case, the aged people can consider restoring their smile by having porcelain
veneers. As a matter of fact, porcelain veneers can strengthen the teeth at
some extent.
Carrie Crooked Teeth
These are the front teeth which are slightly turned inwards.
Although these teeth function well, one may get conscious about the looks. In
that case, veneer application seems to be the right and cost effective option
to go for rather than consider a complicated orthodontic treatment.
The process of
veneers application
The veneers are placed in two appointments. During first
appointment, the dentist would take the measurements of your teeth in order to
prepare the veneers. The application process is done in the second appointment.
The patients may be given temporary veneers in the first appointment.
Taking care of the
porcelain veneers
The dental care routines do not change dramatically after
the veneers are placed. However, the patient may need to replace the toothbrush
with the one having soft bristles. And the toothpaste needs to be less
abrasive. Although the surface of veneer may wear out due to abrasiveness of
toothpaste, good news is that the whiteness of veneer doesn’t go away. Hence,
you will be able to maintain your bright white smile for a longer period of
time. Furthermore, you will have to make sure that you are not letting anything
to have hard impact with your veneer covered teeth. The veneers are mostly made
of ceramic. Hence, they can break like a glass.
