\r\nMany people dream of straight,\r\nwhite teeth, and missing or discoloured teeth can often cause low\r\nself esteem or confidence issues. It\u2019s rare to be born with a\r\nperfect Hollywood smile, so in most cases people will need a little\r\nhelp to obtain the look of their dreams. Some patients choose braces\r\nor tooth whitening treatments, but if you\u2019re looking for something\r\nmore permanent then you could consider veneers. Veneers are a\r\ncosmetic dentistry solution that is a natural looking, durable and\r\ncomfortable way to achieve that perfect smile, so if you want to know\r\nmore, read on for what you need to know about this treatment. \r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A\r\ndental veneer is a thin layer of material placed over a natural\r\ntooth, which improves the aesthetics of your smile and protects the\r\nsurface of the tooth from damage and staining. Veneers come in two\r\ndifferent types; composite and porcelain, and both are very thin so\r\nthat the strength of the tooth is not compromised. Composite veneers\r\nare made of composite resin and cost less than their porcelain\r\nalternatives, although they are not as strong and more prone to\r\ndiscolouration and staining.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Porcelain\r\nveneers are more expensive, but extremely strong, long lasting and\r\nresistant to staining. This type of veneer is also designed to look\r\nas natural as possible, as they reflect the light in the same way\r\nthat natural teeth do. \r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Porcelain\r\nand composite veneers are applied using different methods; for\r\nporcelain veneers an impression of your mouth will be taken first to\r\nensure the veneers are a perfect fit. A small portion of enamel is\r\nthen shaved off to create a rough surface for the veneer to be\r\nadhered to, and you are usually given temporary veneers while the\r\npermanent ones are being created from the mold. During a second\r\nvisit, the temporary veneers will be removed, and the permanent ones\r\nare bonded to your teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In\r\ncontrast, composite veneers are applied in layers, with each layer\r\nbeing hardened using bright ultraviolet light before the next layer\r\nis applied. Once the final layer is complete, the veneers are cleaned\r\nand polished to give a natural look. \r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Customers\r\nchoose veneers for many reasons, as they can be used to solve a range\r\nof dental issues including gaps and spaces between teeth, chips and\r\ncracks or stains and discolouration. They\u2019re also incredibly\r\ndurable, and won\u2019t chip or crack in the future in the way that\r\nnatural teeth can. If you\u2019re looking for a straight, white and\r\nnatural looking smile, then veneers offer an all in one treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n