Veneers For Beauty and Strength

Whether teeth are chipped or cracked from damage, space out too much from genetics, of discolored or damage from decay veneers can be a solution. This procedure is incredibly simple and mostly painless but the results are absolutely phenomenal. Patients end up with perfect pearly white smiles immediately after their treatment and they end up with increased confidence because of their improved beauty. A lot of people don’t know what exactly is done during this type of treatment. It is pretty straightforward.

Veneers are simply thin casings that are installed over the teeth that need to be fixed. The dentist begins by meeting with the patient and getting an idea of what their treatment goals are. After they establish what is to be done he will make a mold of the mouth and have an off-site laboratory craft them out of ceramic. Once these are ready the patient returns to the office for the installation. If there was any decay it is dealt with prior to the installation to most adequately treat the tooth. The actual application is straightforward and almost painless. Some experience a little discomfort because a small layer of enamel is removed in order to get better grip with the cement. Then the veneers are simply placed in position and the new smile is complete.

While many people have this treatment done in order to improve their appearance veneers actually increase durability and strength as well. The material is much less prone to staining or discoloration so that is improved. Also especially in situation where there was chipping or cracking it is now much stronger. Another great advantage is that because they are attached right to the individual tooth, if something happens it is easy to have the individual piece replaced. With implants and dentures there is far more involved in trying to repair a failed or damaged tooth.

Unfortunately, although the benefits are many and the procedure is pretty simple veneers are fairly expensive. Even though there is some structural and functional benefits form having the procedure it is still primarily cosmetic. As a result of this aesthetic nature it is almost never covered by insurance. That means that in order to have it done the cost will have to be out of pocket. Fortunately there are a number of financing options available to help offset or postpone the cost. Many different lenders offer health care loans and so it is worth discussing with a cosmetic dentist what sort of financing options he recommends.

The only way to know it this procedure is suitable for your own dental needs is to talk with a dentist and have a consultation. He will do x-rays and examine the mouth and from there make a determination about the viability of having this done.