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Veneers can be used to improve a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems. They can whiten stained or discoloured teeth, close gaps between teeth, "correct" a crooked smile without the need for braces, repair chips and imperfections, and create a more attractive or youthful looking smile. The procedure usually involves removing only a thin amount of the outermost layer of the tooth, called the enamel. The dentist then takes moulds (impressions) of the mouth. Temporary veneers are then placed for the patient to wear while the permanent veneers are being made. The procedure usually takes between one and a half and two hours.
A Smile Makeover Case
Before patient had 4 poorly made veneers which were not natural looking.
The same patient after smile design application wearing temporary veneers
After 10 veneers were made by an artistic master ceramist to widen, whiten and high light her smile. This patient wanted a white and bright smile .She was working in radio and this new smile gave her confidence to break into television and has empowered her.
Often moulds are taken first and a wax up ( a mock up of your new smile) is created on a stone model of your teeth. This is when you and the dentist can discuss any changes you might make , before any work is actually carried out on your own teeth . You will often visit the ceramist who will create your new smile , as a close relationship between technician and dentist is essential. A Veneer Application; Closure of the gap
During the next few weeks you will wear temporary veneers and when you are satisfied with the feel and the look, only then will your veneers be completed, based on your temporaries. Next, the master ceramist carefully crafts the porcelain into veneers. In about two weeks, the veneers are ready for the dentist to fasten to the fronts of the teeth. This process improves the teeth's appearance and strength. There is no doubt that veneers are an excellent option, but how about the cost? That largely depends on how many veneers are required to produce the desired results. In most cases, a minimum of four to ten veneers are needed, and are usually placed on the upper front teeth.
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural colour ‘composite’ material is used instead of porcelain. >>UP What are the advantages of veneers? Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy, and because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond (rather like super-glue) very little preparation of the tooth is needed. >>UP Veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of teeth. A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured or stained tooth or to lighten front teeth (usually the upper ones) generally. A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again. The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part. Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others. >>UP A natural-coloured filling material can be used for minor repairs to front teeth. This is excellent where the tooth supports the filling, but may not work so well for broken tooth corners. There will always be a join between the tooth and the filling material. Crowns are used for teeth that need to be strengthened – either because they have broken, have been weakened by a very large filling, or have had root canal treatment. >>UP Veneers should last for many years, but they can chip or break, just as your own teeth can. Your dentist will tell you how long each individual veneer should last. Small chips can be repaired, or a new veneer fitted if necessary. >>UP How are teeth prepared for a veneer? Some of the shiny outer enamel surface of the tooth may be removed, to make sure that the veneer can be bonded permanently in place later. The amount of enamel removed is tiny and will be the same as the thickness of the veneer to be fitted, so that the tooth stays the same size. A local anaesthetic (injection) may be used to make sure that there is no discomfort, but often this is not necessary. Once the tooth has been prepared, the dentist will take an ‘impression’. This will be given to the dental technician, along with any other information needed to make the veneer. The colour of the surrounding teeth is matched on a shade guide to make sure that the veneer will look entirely natural. >>UP A veneer takes at least two visits; the first to prepare the tooth and to match the shade, and the second to fit it. Before bonding it in place, your dentist will show you the veneer on your tooth to make sure you are happy with it. Bonding a veneer in place is done with a special adhesive, which holds it firmly on the tooth. >>UP Will I need a temporary veneer between visits? Because the preparation of the tooth is so slight you will probably not need a temporary veneer. The tooth will look very much the same after preparation, but will feel slightly less smooth. >>UP What happens after the veneer is fitted? Only minor adjustments can be made to the veneer after it is fitted. It is usually best to wait a little while to get used to it before any changes are made. Your dentist will probably want to check and polish it a week or so after it is fitted, and to make sure that you are happy with it. >>UP You can have veneers on the NHS. However, many dentists prefer to provide cosmetic treatment privately. It is important to discuss charges and treatment options with your dentist before starting treatment. >>UP
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Porcelain Laminate Veneers, or simply "veneers", are custom-made
porcelain wafers that the dentist places over the fronts of the
teeth to enhance their appearance and also to repair damage. Veneers
can dramatically change a person's smile and help improve their
self-confidence. In the 1920's and 30's, actors, actresses and other
performers would often go to the extreme measure of having their
teeth extracted and dentures (false teeth) made to improve their
smile. Fortunately, this radical procedure has given way to veneers,
a far more conservative approach. Veneers are what give many
Hollywood movie stars that dazzling smile we see on the silver
screen. 
