About the Treatment The emergence of dental veneers in the world of dentistry is pretty notable. Its role in enhancing dental aesthetic by correcting the impairments of the teeth has ranked it as one of the most demanded dental cosmetic procedures. Be it porcelain laminates or custom made resin vene

About the Treatment The emergence of dental veneers in the world of dentistry is pretty notable. Its role in enhancing dental aesthetic by correcting the impairments of the teeth has ranked it as one of the most demanded dental cosmetic procedures. Be it porcelain laminates or custom made resin veneers, dental veneers has given a new look to patients with dental problems. 

1. What is the Procedure?

Dental veneers are performed in two ways depending on the type of dental veneers your dentist recommends for your dental issue. If you go for the traditional procedure, the prosthodontist will use anesthesia and then make drills in your teeth to put on the veneers - it is a permanent and irreversible procedure. The other modern technique adopted by the dental expert is the prepless dental procedure in which there is no removal of a larger section of your teeth or drilling. It is comparatively painless, but the veneers stay on your teeth for as long as 15 years with a prepless process.

First, the prosthodontist checks for any decay, food trapping, or infection and cleans the teeth. Then the dentist grinds on the tooth and applies dental cement, which is used to create a bond between the tooth and the veneers. Using a UV-light, they will harden the cement bond to the veneers, and now, you are ready to show the smile.

Veneers are permanently attached to your teeth in an irreversible procedure, so you can put them on and don’t have to worry about its loosening or slipping. However, if you want to remove, it can be painful, which is why the concerned dental expert will do so with the help of a local anesthetic. The dental veneers implantation is done by prosthodontists who specialize in reconstructive dentistry.

Types of Veneers 

Before going for a dental veneers procedure, you should understand the types of veneers that are available. 

1. Traditional Veneers - This type of veneers are used to fix crooked, chipped, cracked, stained, and severely affected teeth. Generally composed of porcelain, traditional veneers are placed on the teeth by drilling or grinding the teeth to give a permanent solution. Although traditional veneers offer a lasting effect in covering the problem teeth, people experience pain as the procedure includes grinding your teeth. 

1. Prepless Veneers - Prepless or no-prep veneers, on the contrary to the traditional veneers, are thin porcelain layers attached to your teeth without the need to drill. Putting on prepless veneers is less complicated and is placed by only removing the enamel of the teeth without any anesthetic. They are strong and can last for up to 15 years.

2. Benefits of Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are not similar to that of dental implantation but come with a lot of benefits for people who feel embarrassed to smile owing to dental complications.

• One time treatment and a long lasting solution.

• Acts as a protective layer and prevents discoloration and staining of the teeth.

• Economical solution to get rid of many dental problems 

• You get natural looking teeth after veneer placement. 

• No need to reshape the teeth to put on the dental veneers.

• Teeth, gums, and veneers function in harmony without much problem

• You can sip in your favorite beverage drink since veneers prevent staining.

3. Dos and Don’ts After Dental Veneers Placement

• Do clean the teeth regularly to avoid any accumulation of plaque or tartar on the tooth/ teeth. If there is any such issue, immediately visit your dentist.

• Don’t compromise on following healthy oral habits, and also include toothpaste with fluoride in your to-do list.

• You need to maintain a healthy diet after putting on dental veneers.

• Don’t bite hard substances or food, since veneers are not resistant to force.