The use of dental veneers has become increasingly common among the general population. Placing veneers on teeth helps to correct everything from functional to aesthetic problems. In this article, we’ll try to answer everything you need to know about the main dental veneers questions our team of dentists are asked.
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you had the smile you’ve always dreamed of?
Our smile is our instant “calling card” for anyone who meets us. If you’re planning to have a dental veneer treatment, it’s very important that you find out how this whole rehabilitation process works.
A veneer is a thin, durable and resistant ceramic coating that can be used both for a complete smile makeover and for a more conservative approach on a single tooth. It is a suitable treatment to help correct aesthetic problems that prevent you from having the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.
How do you know if Dental Veneers are right for you?
It’s very important to find a balance between your motivations and your dentist’s clinical assessment. Versatility is one of the great advantages of this treatment. You may just want to correct a misaligned or unaesthetic tooth and get fantastic final results, or completely transform your smile.
Some of the problems that can be solved with Dental Veneers rehabilitation;
- Stained or darkened teeth
- Worn or fractured / broken teeth
- Crooked or misaligned teeth
- Teeth with irregular spaces between them
Where to begin?
The diagnostic assessment is the first step so that, together with your dentist, you can express your wishes and expectations in terms of aesthetics. We need to understand and assess the condition of their oral health and how many veneers will be needed to achieve a satisfactory result. The use of Digital Smile Design as a smile planning tool plays a fundamental role in the rehabilitation process, allowing us to see how your smile will look before treatment even begins.
It is essential that your oral health is in good condition before proceeding with a veneer treatment. Your teeth and gums must be healthy and any oral diseases, such as tooth decay, must be properly treated. Sometimes, after the initial diagnosis, it is necessary to wear braces in order to achieve an ideal dental position and the best final result.
Steps for placing veneers:
- Smile diagnosis and analysis
- Digital drawing of the final smile + mock-up of the veneers
- Placement of temporary veneers
- Placement of permanent veneers
Before and after the permanent veneers are placed:
Initially, temporary veneers are placed on the teeth so that the permanent veneers can be designed and the necessary adjustments made until your new smile is as comfortable and natural as possible. One example we like to share is from our patient Inês Mocho.
With the evolution of materials and placement techniques, veneers have become increasingly thinner and, as such, the preparation of the teeth is minimally invasive, preserving their dental structure.
Can veneers be placed only on the front teeth?
This is a very common question and the answer is yes. However, there are several factors that determine this option and that vary depending on each specific case. We can achieve extraordinary results in veneer treatments involving a small number of teeth, as well as in full smile makeovers. The dentist’s “clinical eye” and experience in aesthetic treatments, such as veneers, is fundamental to tailoring the final result to the patient’s needs.
Once you have the smile you’ve always dreamed of, how should you take care of it?
After having veneers placed, you should treat them in the same way as your natural teeth, by brushing regularly and using dental floss. It is also important that you keep up your regular visits to the dentist.
With proper care, veneers can survive for decades. It is very important that patients who opt for this type of aesthetic treatment follow their dentist’s instructions.
A rehabilitation of this magnitude is a profound investment in a patient’s self-confidence and well-being. This is also why this type of personalized aesthetic treatment is one of the most effective in achieving the smile you’ve always wanted.
For a patient who takes good care of their new smile, through good oral hygiene habits and regular visits, all that remains is to enjoy the pleasure of smiling with confidence. It’s when I see the happiness and confidence on my patients’ faces that I feel the goal has been achieved.
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