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What You Need To Know About Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are wafer-thin pieces of porcelain or composite resin which are custom made to adhere to the surface of the tooth to enhance a smile. Practically anyone wishing for a smile makeover can be a candidate for dental veneers.

Dental veneers are useful if you have stained, damaged or crooked teeth. They can also help hide unsightly gaps between teeth. Dental veneers do not require special care, but dental professionals recommend that regular oral hygienic practices such as brushing and flossing at least twice a day are necessary.

Porcelain or composite resins are the most popular materials for dental veneers. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages.

Porcelain veneers are more popular. They are more stain resistant than resins. However, dentists recommend that you avoid tooth-staining beverages if you have dental veneers. Porcelain is popular not just because it is stronger and more durable, but also because it lends a more natural look to the veneers. Of the two, composite resins veneers are more affordable, but because they may need to be replaced sooner than porcelain ones, would probably end up more expensive over the long term. Veneers made of resin tent to be thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface to fit them on. For this reason, composites are often used in veneers for small chips to help preserves more of the natural tooth structure. Online resources on dental veneers

If you want to know what dental veneers look like, and how they are fitted on, check outthis videoon YouTube.

WebMD provides a comprehensive description of the process ofgetting dental veneers fitted. While you are on that page, dont forget to read the advantages and disadvantages of dental veneers.

Remember that the decision to get dental veneers should be made in consultation with yourdentistor other dental professional. Dental veneers are not covered by insurance and the specific costs would depend to a large degree on where you live and also the extent of veneer requirement.

by: Dentist Finder




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