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 Veneers
are thin shells of porcelain
that are placed over
existing teeth. The tooth
requires less drilling
than for a crown, it
is often used in extensive
smile makeovers.
What
are they?
A
veneer is a thin layer
of tooth - coloured
material that is put
on the front of a tooth
to make it look better.
The tooth might have
been damaged by decay
or an accident or be
discoloured.
What
will my dentist do?
Some veneers are built
up on the tooth directly
using filling material,
while you are with your
dentist. Others are made
out of porcelain by a
dentist more  than
once for this type of
veneer.
- Your
dentist will check
any fillings in the
teeth first.
- Very
little tooth preparation
is needed, just enough
to prevent the veneer
making the tooth feel
bulky, so it may be
necessary to numb the
tooth.
- For
veneers made in the
surgery, the surface
of the tooth is roughened
with mild acid. Then
white filling is applied
in layers until the
teeth look right.
- For
a veneer made by a
dental technician,
the dentist will take
an impression first.
This shows how the
teeth bit together
as well as telling
the technician the
shape and size of the
veneer needed.
- Your
dentist will glue the
veneer made by the
technician to the tooth
when you visit next.
Veneers
sometimes come away from
the tooth or break if
the tooth is knocked.
They can sometimes be
glued back on but will
have to be replaced if
they are damaged.
What
are the benefits?
- Veneers
can greatly improve
your appearance. They
hide imperfections
and you lose very little
natural tooth.
- Veneers
also protect teeth
from any more damage.
For example acid in
food and drinks or
from the stomach can
cause your teeth to
wear away. The teeth
become thin and weak
but veneers can protect
them.
- If
the tooth is strong,
a veneer is often a
better option than
a crown for improving
the tooth's appearance.
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