Dental veneers are thin porcelain plates that cover the front side of teeth. They are used in order to change the unpleasant look of stained or chipped teeth. With the help of veneers, you can easily improve your appearance and increase your self-esteem. In this article, we will tell you what to expect before, during, and after the veneer procedure.
A lot of impressions
The dentist usually takes the impressions of your teeth several times during the whole process of installing veneers. These impressions are used to make a stone and wax replica of your teeth. Stone replica helps the lab tech create your final veneers in the dental laboratory. Wax replica is needed for the creation of temporary veneers.
The shade of veneers
Many people consider choosing the shade of veneers Yonkers to be quite an exciting process. The final shade is defined by your request for a specific result and the recommendations of the dentist. To stay on the safe side, it is better to choose the natural shade but at the same time, it should look attractive and flawless. The shade can be matched to your skin tone and the general desire to make your teeth whiter.
Teeth preparation
Veneers don’t usually require a big removal of the tooth enamel. You may not even need a local anesthetic for this procedure especially on teeth that have been root canaled. But if your teeth were severely damaged, a local anesthetic may be used. The dentist will use a high-speed handpiece in order to contour the front of the tooth. When the teeth are prepared, your dentist will take a few imprints which will be sent to the dental laboratory.
Temporary veneers
The dentist or dental assistant will create a set of temporary veneers made of acrylic material that will be stuck to the teeth with temporary cement. These temporary veneers will look like your teeth, but they may not be as white as the set of permanent veneers and may look not as smooth as your natural enamel.
The set of temporary veneers help protect your teeth from sensitivity, but you should remember that they are only temporary and not very strong. When wearing the temporary veneers, you need to avoid the following:
- Eating sticky candy and chewing gum
- Biting and grinding hard food
- Using your teeth to tear packaging
- Biting your nails
- Foods and drinks that are able to dye or stain the acrylic material
The installation of permanent veneers
The permanent veneers are usually ready within 10 business days. At first, the dentist will place them on your teeth without any glue in order to examine them for any flaws. Your approval will allow the dentist to permanently stick the veneers to the surface of your teeth with the help of dental resin.
If local anesthesia were performed during your first visit, it may be needed again because the teeth should be cleaned and prepared with an acidic solution that roughens the tooth surface. This stage is important to get better adhesion between your teeth and veneers. Your teeth may be very sensitive and local anesthesia may be very beneficial for you.
In order to install dental veneers, the dentist will place special cement on the back surface of the veneer and adhere it to your tooth. Bright light (curing light) can be used to harden the cement. The dentist will also remove any excess hardened cement from your teeth. Then the dentist will check your bite together to make sure that you are not biting incorrectly. If your bite is incorrect, small reductions may be necessary. After all these steps, you can immediately enjoy your new smile.
