So, What Are Veneers?
The right Veneers are a quick way to a beautiful smile, and this treatment is perfect for people with teeth that are stained, chipped or have gaps. But veneers are an irreversible treatment, so having them placed is a big decision. Before you decide the procedure is right for you, it's important to have the right information about veneers, their cost and how best to care for them.
Veneers are a dental procedure in which a covering is placed over the outside (visible area) of the tooth. Veneers are usually only done to the part of the teeth that are visible when talking or smiling. At New Age Dental Group, we understand the veneer procedure can be direct or indirect.
Dental Bonding
The direct technique usually involves placing composite resin on the outside of the tooth using bonding. This method is usually referred to as bonding.
Porcelain Veneers
The indirect technique usually involves two appointments because the veneers will be fabricated at a dental laboratory. During the first appointment the teeth are prepared, impressions taken, and the teeth are given a temporary covering. In two to three weeks the veneers are back from the laboratory, the temporaries are removed and the veneers are bonded to the teeth. The laboratory-fabricated veneers are usually made using porcelain or pressed ceramic and are very esthetic. The advantage of veneers versus crowns is that much less tooth material is removed, and the procedure is generally less uncomfortable. Crowns are in their turn recommended for teeth that have large fillings or little tooth structure.
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