Dental Veneers

What are Dental Veneers? 

Dental veneers are made of fine tooth-shaped-colored shells. It is placed on the exterior of your teeth to enhance its appearance.

5 Benefits of Dental Veneers:

• • Appears Natural: As the dental veneers are custom made, it matches the colour, contour, and enamel of your natural teeth. This offers a natural appearance.
  • Lasts longer: Dental veneers are best at resisting cavities and stains. Thus, following a proper oral hygiene can help them last for over 10 years.
  • Easy to maintain: Dental veneers do not require special care. Regular brushing and flossing will sustain & maintain it just right.
  • Customizable: It is not mandatory to place the dental veneers against all your teeth. It can be customized to suit your requirements.
  • Resists stains: Dental veneers have the potential to resist deep stains. But it is essential to follow a good oral hygiene to reap optimal benefits.

 3 main types of Dental Veneers:

• • Composite Veneers: Composite veneers are made up of a resin or plastic-like material and can be restored to your teeth in a single dentist visit. It can last over 6 years.
  • Porcelain Veneers: This is the most widely used veneer, and it can last up to 15 years. It involves cementing thin pieces of teeth shaped- porcelain against your natural teeth.
  • Lumineer Veneers: Lumineer veneers are made of an ultra-thin material known as Ceramite. It is a highly durable and a strong veneer.

Procedure to place Dental Veneers: 

• • Step 1: Dental Exam: The dental examination is performed to capture X-rays and impressions of your teeth to facilitate the process.
  • Step 2: Prepping the teeth: A small portion of the tooth/teeth enamel is removed to firmly place the veneer against it.
  • Step 3: Veneer Bonding: The veneer which impersonates your tooth/teeth structure would now be bonded against the same to conclude the process.

Post-treatment care after placing Dental Veneers

Our specialists suggest the following post-treatment care after placing Dental Veneers:

• • Maintain good oral hygiene.
  • Avoid the consumption of hard or sticky food for 48 hours post-treatment.
  • If you have a bruxism (teeth grinding) condition it is essential to wear a mouthguard.
  • Do not engage in biting fingernails and other hard material.
  • Exercise good care while engaging in sports or other physical activity. 

You may also be required to initiate further care upon the dentist’s advice.

 5 Things to remember about Dental Veneers: 

• • Dental veneers can reduce the accumulation of plaque.
  • It can be made to match your natural teeth color.
  • It is the easiest way to restore your smile.
  • Dental veneers do not cause pain.
  • It can fix minor dental conditions.

Narayana Dental treats you with the right dental veneers to restore your smile. Talk to our specialists to know more.