SavingSmiles

Broken or Chipped Tooth?

  • Are you unhappy with your smile?
  • Do you dislike the shape of your teeth?
  • Do you have small gaps between your teeth?
  • Are you looking to improve your smile and want a straighter, whiter smile without having to wear braces or undergo long treatments?

With porcelain dental veneers your smile can be completely transformed painlessly in as little as two appointments over two weeks.

Teeth veneers are the ideal cosmetic dental treatment choice if you want to improve the aesthetics of your smile quickly and efficiently.


A Wide Range of Restorative Treatments

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials.

Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their colour, shape, size, or length. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.


Some facts you should know about Porcelain Veneers

Since they require approximately 0.5 mm of tooth reduction, porcelain veneers are not considered a reversible form of treatment.

Occasionally, the preparation of a porcelain laminate veneer does not necessitate the use of a local anaesthetic. However, for those patients that are particularly sensitive or anxious, a local anaesthetic is advisable.

The laboratory time required for the fabrication of a porcelain veneer is approximately two weeks, although this may vary.


Dental veneer shade guide.

Dentists use a shade guide to determine the best veneer colour for a patient’s teeth.

The insertion or cementation of your veneers can be accomplished once again with or without local anaesthetic. This visit is usually longer in length.

Once placed, your laminate veneers are very strong and will resist most of the forces placed upon them by a normal diet. Porcelain is a glass and like glass it is strong, but brittle. Therefore, you should avoid anything that will tend to stress the veneer.

Opening pistachio nuts with your teeth, chewing on bones or candy apples is not advisable.

As with most things, common sense should prevail.


The Benefits of Veneers

Close spaces between teeth

Improve the appearance of crooked teeth

Repair chipped or broken teeth

Cover stained or discolored teeth


For more information please contact Weedon on 01327 342412 or Rushden on 01933 312992 and we will be happy to help you