Are you unhappy with the appearance\r\nof your teeth? This can happen for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they\u2019re\r\ndiscoloured. Maybe one or more are noticeably chipped. Perhaps, due to injury\r\nor a similar reason, they are misshapen. This can even happen if you work hard\r\nto keep your teeth clean and undamaged. Quite simply, the kind of injury that\r\ncan crack or chip your teeth isn\u2019t always one you can avoid.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A compromised smile can have a major\r\nimpact on your confidence. It can even affect your day-to-day life in ways you\r\nmight not have considered. For instance, some people are so upset with their\r\nteeth\u2019s appearance that they refrain from participating in social activities\r\nthey typically enjoy. Some also avoid romantic activities, feeling their smile\r\nhas a negative impact on their attractiveness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While these concerns are likely\r\ngreater than they should be (after all, your smile isn\u2019t your only quality),\r\nthey are completely understandable. Your smile is what you use to show the\r\nworld your positive side. When it\u2019s compromised, you\u2019ll struggle to do so.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Luckily, there are options if you\u2019re\r\nunhappy with your teeth. One of our dental experts will review their condition\r\nand determine which is best for your needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Often, they suggest veneers<\/a>.\r\nThese can frequently be used to improve the appearance of smiles that are\r\ncompromised for a variety of reasons. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What are veneers? How do they help?\r\nHow do you get them? The following points will address all your questions,\r\nhelping you better understand this treatment option.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dental veneers are used to improve a\r\nsmile when teeth are substantially misshapen, chipped\/cracked, or discoloured\r\n(although teeth whitening may also be an option if your teeth\u2019s discolouration\r\nisn\u2019t significant). Veneers are also an option if there is a noticeable gap\r\nbetween teeth that needs to be closed up. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n They\u2019re typically made with\r\nporcelain. Unlike dental implants, which mimic both the full structure and\r\nappearance of a natural tooth, veneers are essentially thin plates designed to\r\nmimic the appearance of the front of a tooth. They\u2019re applied on the front of\r\nthe affected teeth, concealing them in a way that looks natural and realistic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It\u2019s worth noting that several of\r\nthe problems solved by dental veneers (such as teeth discolouration) can also\r\ntypically be solved by other cosmetic dentistry procedures. Thus, you might\r\nwonder why you would choose veneers when you have other options, such as teeth\r\nwhitening, available to you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It\u2019s best to to discuss this topic\r\nin detail with your dentist. Every patient is different. The right treatment\r\nfor one patient might not be ideal for another. If your dentist thinks veneers\r\nare the best option for your needs, they\u2019ll gladly explain how they arrived at\r\ntheir decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n That said, there are a few general\r\nreasons to choose veneers worth being aware of. First of all, veneers can\r\ncorrect multiple problems with a single treatment. For example, maybe your\r\nteeth are discoloured, and there happens to be gaps between several of them.\r\nVeneers can fix both problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Veneers also don\u2019t require\r\nsubstantial maintenance. Cleaning them is as simple as cleaning your natural\r\nteeth. In fact, some patients find they grow accustomed to their veneers so\r\nquickly and thoroughly that it doesn\u2019t take long for them to nearly \u201cforget\u201d\r\ntheir veneers aren\u2019t natural.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On top of that, veneers tend to be\r\nvery durable. While you do need to take care of them, if you practice basic\r\nmaintenance (which you should be doing anyway, as your natural teeth also\r\nrequire regular care), they\u2019ll stay in good condition for a decade, if not two\r\ndecades. Your dentist will also happily let you know what you can do to\r\noptimise their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n These are all good reasons to\r\nconsider veneers. That said, you should generally heed your dentist\u2019s advice\r\nwhen they decide on a treatment for your problems. They\u2019ll know which treatment\r\nis best.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Getting dental veneers starts with a\r\nconsultation between you and your cosmetic dentist. They need to discuss and review\r\nthe condition of your teeth to determine a treatment option. Although this\r\nisn\u2019t always necessary, sometimes dentists take X-rays and\/or make impressions\r\nof your teeth when deciding how best to treat them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you decide on veneers, you\u2019ll\r\nobviously want them to match the shape of your natural teeth. The goal is to\r\nrestore your smile in a natural way. If the shape of your veneers didn\u2019t\r\ncorrespond to the shape of your real teeth, they would be too noticeable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n That\u2019s why cosmetic dentists send\r\nmolds\/impressions of your teeth to a lab. The lab workers create the veneers\r\nover the course of two weeks or so, making sure they perfectly match the shape\r\nof your teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n During this stage, cosmetic dentists\r\nalso typically trim an extremely thin layer of enamel from the teeth that are\r\ngoing to be concealed behind veneers. This is necessary in order to accommodate\r\nthem when they are applied later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Once the veneers have been prepared,\r\nyour dentist will confirm they are the right shape and colour. If so, they move\r\non to the next stage, which involves cleaning your teeth thoroughly to prepare\r\nthem for the veneers. They also polish your teeth to create a rougher surface.\r\nThis helps the veneers adhere to your teeth more effectively. Your dentist can\r\nalso trim and make adjustments to the veneers if they aren\u2019t the perfect fit\r\nand\/or shape yet. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When the veneers are ready to be\r\napplied, your dentist will apply a special cement to the back of the veneers,\r\nthen carefully place them over the affected teeth. Next, they apply a special\r\nlight beam to the veneers. This light beam ensures the cement hardens quickly.\r\nYour dentist may also need to remove some excess cement before the treatment\r\nprocess is fully complete.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You and your dentist will then\r\ndiscuss the results. They\u2019ll make sure you still have a strong bite, and\r\nconfirm the veneers are in the right position. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It\u2019s likely your dentist will want\r\nyou to schedule a follow-up visit a few weeks after getting veneers. They need\r\nto make sure the treatment is still effective. However, if you notice any\r\nproblems (unlikely as they are) before your appointment date, get in touch with\r\nyour dentist sooner rather than later. It\u2019s important to address issues as they\r\narise. Luckily, veneers tend to have a high success rate, making this something\r\nyou probably don\u2019t need to worry about.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Do you think veneers are the right\r\ntreatment option for your needs, but worry that they may be too costly? The\r\ntruth is, the cost can vary on a case-by-case basis. The average in the UK is\r\n\u00a3500-1000 per tooth for porcelain veneers. However, the laboratory which\r\ncreates the veneers will typically set their own prices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n That\u2019s an important point to keep in\r\nmind. If you want to get veneers but don\u2019t want to spend more than you can\r\nafford on them, you need to consider which factors you can exercise a degree of\r\ncontrol over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Odds are good you won\u2019t be able to\r\nexercise much control over which laboratory creates your veneers. That said,\r\nyou can choose which cosmetic dentist you get treatment from. Making the right\r\nchoice is an easy and effective way to reduce the cost of treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Fortunately, Riverside Dental\r\nPractice, in Stirling, makes finding an affordable cosmetic dentist easier than\r\never. Our dental experts understand that a compromised smile can have a major\r\nimpact on the way you see yourself. Thus, we believe that everyone should be\r\nable to afford the treatments they need to correct these problems. That\u2019s why\r\nwe strive to work with our patients, making our services as affordable as\r\npossible. If you\u2019re worried you can\u2019t justify spending money on dental veneers\r\nright now, discuss your concerns with us. We may be able to come up with a\r\nsolution to the problem together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We\u2019d also like to mention that\r\nproviding veneers is by no means the only cosmetic dentistry service we offer.\r\nWe also provide dental implants, teeth whitening treatments, and much more. If\r\nyou\u2019re unhappy with the appearance of your smile for any reason, odds are good\r\nwe can help. Learn more about what we can do for you today by phoning us on\r\n01786 464 285 or contacting us online<\/a>. As an after hours dentist, we can also usually accommodate your\r\nschedule!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? This can happen for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they\u2019re discoloured. Maybe one or more are noticeably chipped. Perhaps, due to injury or a similar reason, they are misshapen. 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Getting Veneers: Why Choose This Option?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The Process of Getting Dental Veneers: What You\r\nNeed to Know<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Get Your Veneers from an Affordable Cosmetic\r\nDentist<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n