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Advantages of dental veneers Veneers give you natural, healthy looking teeth because they are very thin and transmit light better than fillings. In addition to being esthetically pleasing, they also protect the surface of your tooth from further damage. Veneers do not require invasive tooth preparation as do dental crowns. In some cases, veneers may make a dental crown (caps) unnecessary.
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orrying about your crooked tooth? Brooding about an unexpected broken tooth? Or not feeling confident because you have gaps between your teeth? Dental veneers can give you the beautiful smile you want! What a veneer is A veneer is a thin layer of material placed on the surface of a tooth. The veneer will not only improve the appearance of a tooth, it will protect your tooth from damage. Veneer is often used by dentists as a way to
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help patients who have problems with a stained or discolored tooth, worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment, gaps between teeth, and chips or cracks. When you need a veneer Sometimes bonding a composite “white filling� is all that you need for minor problems such as a very small chip or crack. Veneers are best for severe cases of tooth color dullness, discoloration, spacing or uneven teeth, wear, chipping, and cracking.
What a veneer is made of The two most common materials used to fabricate dental veneers are composite resin and porcelain. Resin veneers are thinner and require less removal of the tooth surface before placement, however, porcelain veneers resist stains better and well mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. They can be fabricated by a dental technician in a laboratory. Composite veneers can also be directly fabricated inside your mouth at the dental office. Porcelain veneers last longer but are more expensive than composite resin.