Porcelain Veneers Can Help Give Your Smile That Wow Factor
Porcelain Veneers Can Help Give Your Smile That Wow Factor
If you have ever admired a celebrities or film star’s perfect looking teeth then the chances are you were admiring their veneers. Dental veneers are a great way to help perfect the appearance of teeth, and you definitely don’t need to be rich and famous to benefit. So how could they help your smile? You might want to consider having porcelain veneers at Upper Berkeley Dental in Marylebone, London if you have any of the following problems with your teeth:
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Teeth that are discoloured and which won’t respond to normal tooth whitening treatments
- Teeth that are slightly out of alignment
- Gaps in between some of your teeth
- One or two teeth that are perhaps irregularly shaped
As you can see treatment is pretty versatile, and one of the really good things about veneers is that very little tooth preparation is required. Porcelain veneers are made from very thin pieces of porcelain that fit exactly over the front surfaces of your teeth and which are bonded firmly in place. Once they are in position your teeth should look naturally perfect.
Want to Find out More about Porcelain Veneers?
If you are thinking of having porcelain veneers then the best thing to do is to book an appointment at Upper Berkeley Dental in Marylebone, London. Our dentist will need to examine your teeth as porcelain veneers are best applied to teeth that are healthy and strong and which don’t have any fillings. If some teeth are not suitable for veneers then it’s always possible to have them crowned instead.
The next thing to decide is how many veneers will be required. Some people choose to veneer all the teeth that are visible when smiling, while for others this might not be necessary and you may only require one or two veneers to cover up problem teeth. It’s worth remembering that this treatment is often used in conjunction with other procedures such as orthodontics and tooth whitening. You can easily have just one or two veneers but can lighten up the overall shade of your teeth through whitening them first.
Once you have your final treatment plan, then you can book your appointment to have your teeth shaped and prepared for your veneers. This is normally done under local anaesthetic and simply involves removing a tiny amount of tooth enamel from the front surfaces of the teeth to be veneered. Once they are shaped, an impression is taken and sent to the dental laboratory so your veneers can be fabricated to Upper Berkeley Dental’s exact design. The final stage is for the veneers to be fitted and cemented in position.
Afterwards you will be able to brush and floss your veneers exactly as you would your normal teeth, and it’s very important to do so as maintaining good oral health will help prolong their natural life. All types of dental restorations need renewing every so often and veneers are no exception. Regular check-ups and professional cleanings will also help them last longer. One thing to consider about porcelain veneers is that treatment is generally irreversible, although it’s very unlikely that you’d ever want to give up your beautiful new smile.