Do you have stained teeth?
Do you have misaligned teeth?
Or, do you have chipped, cracked or broken teeth?
If so, cosmetic veneers can be for you!
Cosmetic veneers are a good option for people interested in improving their smile. They consist of thin shells of material and are custom-made for your teeth.
Types of Cosmetic Veneers
Composite veneers
Also known as direct veneers, these coatings are applied to the teeth in a single dental visit.
Porcelain veneers
Also known as indirect veneers, these coatings are custom-made to fit your teeth, so they require two dental visits for the procedure-one to fit your teeth for the veneers, and another to put the veneers in place.
Benefits of Cosmetic Veneers
Colour Matching
Your Caroline Springs dentist can match the colour of your veneers to the surrounding teeth, giving you a natural-looking smile.
Tried and Tested
Cosmetic veneers have been in use for a long time and are considered one of the oldest cosmetic dentistry procedures.
Durable
With proper care, cosmetic veneers can last between 10 and 15 years or longer.
No Special Maintenance
Aside from basic care like brushing, flossing, and keeping up with your regular dental appointments with your Caroline Springs dentist, cosmetic veneers require no special maintenance.
Cosmetic Veneers Process
Composite veneers are usually placed in just one appointment.
When you get ceramic or porcelain veneers, here’s what to expect:
Preliminary
Expect to undergo an initial check-up at which your Caroline Springs dentist will take X-rays.
Preparation
Your dentist trims about half a millimetre of the enamel in preparation for the veneers.
Then, impressions or moulds of your teeth are taken to send to a dental laboratory to prepare the veneers, which may take about 1 to 2 weeks.
Placement
When the veneers are ready, your Caroline Springs dentist checks the fit and colour of the veneers and prepares the tooth/teeth by cleaning them and then roughening the surfaces to improve adhesion.
The veneer is attached to the tooth with a special adhesive, and then a special light is used to harden it quickly.
Preservation
Your Caroline Springs dentist may schedule a follow-up appointment a few weeks after the procedure to make sure that the veneers are properly placed.
At-Home Care for Cosmetic Veneers
Follow your regular oral hygiene routine of twice-daily toothbrushing and daily flossing as you normally would.
Avoid the consumption of highly staining foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, and blackcurrant.
Also, avoid biting on hard objects and opening packets using your teeth as this can damage your veneers.
Cosmetic Veneers in Caroline Spring
Ultimately, veneers can be a great way to improve the look of your smile, giving you a natural appearance that you can cherish for years to come.
At Smile Line Dental, we create high-quality and durable cosmetic veneers made just for you!
Call us on (03) 8390 2080 or visit us at b2/1042 Western Highway in Caroline Springs.