Are you thinking about getting veneers and looking for a little more information about them? The more you understand about any cosmetic dental procedures you are thinking about getting, the higher your chances are of experiencing success with them. For example, while getting dental veneers is a common choice amongst those who are looking to improve the way they look when they smile, they are often not recommended for those who have been diagnosed with bruxism. In order for you to understand whether or not dental veneers are going to be a good fit for you, it is necessary for you to make a consultation appointment with a dental professional.
What are veneers?
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells that are placed over the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. They are typically made of porcelain or composite resin and can be used to correct a variety of dental issues, including discoloration, chips, cracks, and gaps between teeth.
To place veneers, a dentist will first remove a small amount of the natural tooth enamel to create space for the veneer. Then, they will take an impression of the tooth and send it to a dental lab, where the veneer will be custom-made to fit the tooth. In some cases, the dentist may be able to create the veneer in-house using a special computer-aided design and manufacturing system.
Once the veneer is ready, the dentist will check the fit and color and make any necessary adjustments before bonding it to the tooth using a special dental adhesive. Veneers are designed to be durable and long-lasting, and with proper care and maintenance, they can last for many years.
Veneers can provide a natural-looking, permanent solution for a wide range of cosmetic dental issues, and they are often used by people who want to improve the appearance of their smile.
Attaching veneers to one’s teeth is a common cosmetic dental procedure that can correct a variety of cosmetic dental issues. They are usually made up of thin porcelain shells that are attached directly to the front of a tooth in order to improve its appearance. Because they are so thin and natural-looking, they are able to hide cracks and chips in the teeth and can even be used to make teeth appear straighter. An experienced dentist will carefully discuss all of the options available to each individual patient so that they completely understand their choices when it comes to improving their smile.
How are cavities formed?
Cavities, also known as dental caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in the mouth, a sugary or carbohydrate-rich diet, and poor dental hygiene.
When bacteria in the mouth digest sugars and starches from food, they produce acid that can erode the hard outer layer of the teeth, known as enamel. Over time, this can create small holes or cavities in the teeth. If left untreated, these cavities can continue to grow and reach the softer, more vulnerable inner layers of the tooth, which can lead to infection, pain, and even tooth loss.
Poor dental hygiene can also contribute to the formation of cavities, as it allows bacteria to build up on the teeth and gums, leading to plaque and tartar buildup. Regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental cleanings can help prevent cavities by removing plaque and bacteria from the mouth. Additionally, limiting sugary and carbohydrate-rich foods and drinks can help reduce the risk of cavities by reducing the amount of acid-producing bacteria in the mouth.
While everyone understands how important is for them to brush and floss their teeth every single day, not everyone understands how cavities are formed. Cavities are formed when plaque is allowed to build upon the teeth over a period of time. Plaque is a natural occurrence that happens when bacteria in the mouth, along with any sugars and starches from foods eaten, stick to the teeth. There are acids within the plaque that will start to eat away at and eventually dissolve a tooth’s enamel, making it necessary to remove the plaque as soon as possible by brushing the teeth. Once a tooth’s enamel is jeopardized, it is often only a matter of time before a cavity forms.
Do veneers protect teeth from cavities?
No, veneers do not protect teeth from getting cavities. When someone gets veneers on one or more of their teeth, they need to provide care for their veneers just like they would their regular teeth. If proper brushing and flossing are not performed, then it is definitely possible for someone to be diagnosed with a cavity even though they have veneers on their teeth.
Are you ready to get veneers?
Have you decided that veneers are the ideal option for you? If you are ready to improve the way you look when you smile because you have one or more imperfections in your front teeth, then making a consultation appointment is your next step. Just imagine how confident you will feel when smiling once you have had any cosmetic dental issues corrected. Talk to one of our dental health professionals today.
Common Appearance Problems Veneers can Treat
Everyone wants to have a perfect, gleaming smile, but most celebrities have upgraded what nature gave them to be ready for their close-ups that will magnify any flaws, even on the smallest screens. Dental veneers, thin pieces of biocompatible porcelain bonded to the front of teeth, are such common elements of the gleaming Hollywood Smile that stars like Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Hilary Duff, and George Clooney have been open about utilizing their benefits.
Some of the most common problems that veneers can cover are chips and cracks, usually from accidents, but sometimes these are preventable. You should avoid chewing on ice or especially hard foods such as nuts or candy, biting on pens or your nails, and pulling clothing on or off with your teeth.
Damage can also result from the misalignment of teeth so that the upper and lower ones don’t match. In moderate cases, such as teeth that are too small, too large, misshapen, too close to each other or there are gaps between them, veneers can fix the appearance and the underlying problem (complex misalignments require orthodontic treatment).
Or teeth may have been damaged because of a tense jaw, whether from psychological pressures or physical causes, causing someone to grind their teeth while sleeping (often only aware of this when a partner complains). This can be prevented by having Dr. Marine create a customized nightguard, like a sports mouthguard.
Another major reason that people turn to veneers to improve their smile is discoloration. If you drink a lot of coffee, tea, red wine, or colored sodas, or you frequently eat dark foods like tomatoes and blueberries, over time your teeth will become stained. Even swishing water around the mouth or brushing and flossing afterwards is often not able to stop this process. You may also have a root canal showing through, the yellow dentin layer below the outer protective layer of enamel is visible, or you could have naturally dingy teeth.
As you may have realized, over-the-counter whitening options are not very effective. Sometimes even a professional whitening in our dental chair is not enough to remove stains completely and veneers are the best solution.
How No-Prep Veneers Treatment Can Create an Appealing Result
If you have ever considered having dental work treatment in order to achieve a nicer smile, now is a better time than ever to have it done. Nowadays, technologies have drastically improved in the dental medicine field. Even more are emerging rapidly.
No-prep veneers are one of the most inventive methods out right now. They over many substantial advantages. As the name suggests, these innovative veneers are basically to the teeth what contact lenses are to the eyes.
Each veneer successfully covers the tooth without any complicated preparations or invasive surgery. These veneers are made out of either a composite resin or high-grade ceramic material. As you can imagine, no-prep veneers have many benefits.
Goodbye Preparation
When you get conventional veneers, you need to grind down your teeth in order to fit the veneers. However, this also removes some of your enamel. The patient also has to undergo drilling and grinding while under general anesthesia.
Not only does this process alter your tooth structure, but it is impossible to reverse. Luckily, with no-prep veneers, you don’t have to undergo any of these things because they fit over the natural surface of the teeth. This is great for those who suffer from dental anxiety or those who cannot tolerate anesthetics.
Important Facts About Cavities
1. Cavities are a form of tooth decay that can’t be reversed.
Cavities form due to bacteria on the surface of your teeth — a result of poor dental hygiene. These bacteria create acid out of sugar, damaging your enamel and creating tiny openings or holes. Once the damage has been done, there is no way to reverse it. However, dental treatment can prevent later stages of tooth decay caused by cavities.
2. Cavities change color as decay progresses.
When you first get a cavity, you may notice white, chalky spots on your enamel. These spots are caused by a loss of calcium and increased plaque build-up on your teeth, leading to weakened and deteriorated enamel.
As your cavity progresses, the decay could turn an eerie shade of black or brown — making the damage more noticeable. Eventually, an untreated cavity can even cause a hole in your tooth.
3. You may not know you have a cavity until it’s too late.
It’s common for patients not to notice the change in the color of their enamel and only find out they have a cavity until they’re at their next dental cleaning. That’s why it’s vital to visit your dentist twice a year (every six months) for a dental check-up and cleaning. Your dentist will closely examine your teeth for any signs of decay.
4. You could lose your teeth if a cavity is left untreated.
Many patients believe that a cavity isn’t a big deal — until they learn that the black spots on their teeth can turn into holes, and those holes can turn into the loss of the tooth. If an abscess forms on your tooth and is left untreated, your tooth will not be able to be repaired and will most likely need to be extracted.
Not only can losing a tooth have an impact on your speech, appearance, and eating abilities — it can have a severe effect on your health. Losing a tooth can also cause bacteria to accumulate under your gum line, resulting in advanced gum disease and loss of bone and tissue.