subject: Dental Veneers- What You Need To Know [print this page] If you are one of the millions of Americans that are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, you should consider talking to your dentist about a cosmetic dental procedure. As dental technologies have become more sophisticated and advanced, cosmetic dentistry has become more and more effective at improving the smiles of patients to the point where today there are a variety of effective cosmetic procedures available. One of the most common is the use of dental veneers. Veneers are thin custom-fitted shells of tooth-colored material that are attached directly to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. If you are unhappy with your teeth, don't hesitate to talk to your dentist about dental veneers.
How Veneers Are Installed
The first thing you need to do if you are considering dental veneers is to have a conversation with your dentist to make sure you are a candidate and go over your cosmetic options. He or she will also be able to discuss costs and financing options with you. Once you and your dentist have decided that veneers are the best option for you, he or she will begin the procedure by anesthetizing your teeth and removing about millimeter of enamel from the front of your teeth. This will ensure that there will be enough room for your veneers to fit comfortably in your mouth. After this an impression will be taken in order to create a set of veneers that will fit perfectly to your teeth. This impression is then sent to a dental lab, where it will generally take between two and three weeks for your permanent veneers to be created. In between appointments, your dentist may provide you with a set of temporary veneers to wear if it is necessary.
Once your permanent veneers arrive, your dentist will do a final check to make sure the coloring and fit are correct. If they are, he or she will use a special cement to permanently attach the veneers to the front of your teeth.
Lumineers
In addition to traditional porcelain veneers, your dentist also has the capability to provide you a set of ultra-thin Lumineers. Lumineers are custom designed to fit perfectly to your teeth, just like traditional veneers. However, Lumineers are so thin that they do not require your dentist to remove any enamel from the front of your teeth. Once Lumineers are installed on your teeth, they will improve the coloring of your teeth as well as cover any slight gaps in your teeth. Lumineers are completely painless to get installed and are put in in two simple appointments.
To learn more about dental veneers, Lumineers or to schedule an appointment, contact your Naperville dentist today.
