Dental veneers, also popularly known as porcelain laminates and porcelain veneers, are customized wafer-thin shells made up of tooth colored substances. These are specifically made for covering teeth’s front surfaces in order to enhance your appearance. These are found in different length, size, shape and color and are adjusted on the front of your teeth according to the requirement. Veneers are either made from resin composite or porcelain materials. The veneers made from porcelain materials are more famous because they can withstand staining more actively as compared to resin veneers. Besides, they are also able to naturally mimic the light reflecting features of a natural tooth. Your dentist will help you to choose the best veneer material. Benefits of Using Veneers on Your Teeth Here is a list of advantages that you may benefit from by using dental veneers. Veneers provide a more appealing and stronger alternative compared to crowns. They do not require lots of prior shaping. Thus, veneers are a conservative tactic of changing a tooth's shape and color. You can choose the color of a porcelain veneer to make your dark teeth look whiter. If you are using porcelain veneers, they also have an ability to resist stains. Gum tissue easily accepts porcelain without any issues. Veneers offer a completely natural look.

What Are Dental Veneers Used For? You can use veneers if you are going through the following conditions: Your teeth are irregular in shape, uneven or misaligned or if they have bulges or craters in them. Your teeth are broken or chipped. Your teeth have worn out. Your teeth have lost their natural color because of the presence of excessive resin fillings, lots of fluoride, stains due to the use of drugs, such as tetracycline, or because of root canal treatment. You have gaps in between your teeth and you want to fill the space. Step by Step Process for Dental Veneers You are required to visit at least 2 times to the dentist if you want to have the dental veneer procedure done. During your first visit, your doctor will consult you, while in other visits, veneers will be applied. The veneering process can simultaneously take place on several teeth. Here is a step by step process for a dental veneer. Diagnosis and Planning for Treatment During the first step, you need to be actively involved. Clearly explain regarding the results you are looking for. Your dentist will examine your teeth during your first appointment to ensure whether you are a suitable patient for dental veneers or not. Moreover, your doctor will inform you regarding the procedure and its limitations. The doctor may make impressions of your teeth and mouth, as well as take X-rays.

Preparing Your Tooth for a Veneer Your dentist will reform the tooth surface to prepare it for a veneer. The reshaping will be done according to the thickness required to be added to the surface of the tooth. You may require local anesthetic to numb the area prior to trimming off the enamel. The next step is to make an impression or model of your reshaped tooth. This impression is sent to the laboratory where your veneer is constructed. Your dentist will receive your veneers in 2 to 4 weeks. Bonding the Veneer to Your Tooth To check the color and fit of veneers, your dentist will put it on your tooth temporarily before cementing it permanently. The doctor will trim and replace the veneers repeatedly as required to achieve the suitable fit. Now the doctor will prepare your tooth to welcome the veneer. He will etch, polish and clean your teeth for a durable bonding process. After this, the doctor will apply a special cement on the veneer and then place it on your tooth. The next step is the application of a specific light ray to the dental veneer once it is positioned properly. This will stimulate chemicals present in the cement, which will further cause it to recover very fast. Finally, your dentist will remove any additional cement, making final modifications in the veneer as required. It is also possible that your dentist may ask you for a follow-up visit after a few weeks to examine the placement of veneers and the response of gums towards it. Usually, veneers last for around 10 to 12 years if taken care of properly. After this, you need to replace them with new ones.