In the past, people weren’t particularly concerned with minor smile imperfections such as a small gap or a tooth chip. Nowadays, most are more than willing to undergo extensive dental care to get these problems taken care of swiftly. The drive to achieve a perfect smile has been fueled by the Hollywood culture, where you’d be hard pressed to find a celebrity with even a slight smile abnormality. More often than not, those in the public spotlight seek the quickest form of treatment which often translates to dental veneers. Unlike orthodontic treatments such as braces, veneers can help someone achieve a complete smile transformation within the span of two dental appointments.
The idea behind these restorations is simple. Instead of repairing the problem at hand, which can take years with braces and other restorations like dental implants, why not simply mask them. In order for veneers to be installed, some tooth structure needs to be removed as to ensure the veneers go on in a uniform fashion and adhere to existing teeth properly. Since tooth enamel is the only line of defense you have against dental caries, you can’t abandon the decision to get veneers once the procedure is said and done with. In most cases this isn’t an issue, as the large majority of patients are more than happy with the outcome of the procedure. There are some limited circumstances where the procedure is reversible. Lumineers veneers, for instance, are extremely thin veneers that can be installed with no enamel removal. If you currently have dental veneers are seriously considering the proposition of being outfitted with the restorations, there are some potential problems you should be aware of.
The highest grade veneers are fabricated of porcelain. Although a very strong and durable material, it is prone to fracturing when subjected to the right conditions. Generally, a cosmetic dentist will take extra care to ensure that your veneers are never subjected to immense amounts of pressure that may lead to cracking. This is especially true for Lumineers, which should be outfitted by a Lumineers certified dentist who truly appreciates how delicate they are. If you notice a fracture starting to develop on your porcelain veneers, you may be out of luck. Unlike the case with composite veneers, these have to be completed replaced. The challenge with this is that its very difficult to color match these porcelain restorations with your existing veneers. This means that you will have to replace multiple veneers are once to create a more uniform appearance. At $1,500+ per tooth, this isn’t exactly cheap.
Another issue that can be aggravating to contend with is loose veneers. In some cases, an insufficient amount of tooth preparation is performed by the cosmetic dentist, allowing the veneers to come loose. If the restoration hasn’t been damaged, correcting the problem will be simply a matter of re-prepping the tooth and reapply the veneer.
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