subject: Dealing With Failed Porcelain Veneers [print this page] Failed porcelain veneers are a reality for some dental patients. I can only imagine the disappointment when a teeth veneer doesn't last. There is always displeasure when we pay for a product or service and something goes wrong. However, with dental work you can add embarrassment to that displeasure. In this article we will look into the reasons for failed porcelain veneers, and if you need porcelain veneer remakes, how to insure that you are picking a practitioner that has the skills and tools to give you that perfect smile.
Improper teeth bonding
Dental veneers will fail if they are not correctly bonded to teeth. There is a specific course of action that the practitioner must follow to make veneers bond to teeth. If the dental veneers are not applied in the proper manner, they can chip or break off, leaving the patient right back where they started. Another indication that the veneer was improperly bonded is an obvious gap between the veneer and your gums; sometimes this can be so apparent as to reveal the underlying tooth.
Substandard construction
Dental veneers can also suffer from substandard construction. They can be made too thickly, yielding the appearance of overly large teeth. Another common problem is that some dental veneers are not polished to the correct, natural-looking sheen, thus, they can appear to be dull or monochromatic. Improperly made veneers can begin to discolor in as little as two days after they were created.
While these failures are disappointing, there effect is mostly cosmetic, and they do not present a structural issue. When veneers are properly made they are lustrous, stain-resistant, and long-lasting. Sometimes dental veneers can last as long as 10 -15 years.
Proper teeth veneers and remakes
There are several ways to make certain that dental veneers are well constructed and provide their intended effect on your smile. If you see a cosmetic dentist, he or she can apply the latest technology by using a computer to simulate the look of your smile even before any veneers are constructed. In this manner, you can preview and choose the way your dental veneers will look. If you are in the Charlotte area, dentists use CEREC which is a computer-guided system that mills veneers right in the office; this helps to eliminate the possibility of human error.
Cosmetic dentistry in Charlotte, NC
If you live in Charlotte, NC, you are fortunate to have cosmetic dentists in your area. They are certified cosmetic dentists who can help you achieve your dream smile. They utilize the latest technology to create dental veneers, and they have the experience of thousands of procedures remaking dental veneers and rebuilding patient's smiles. The office has a spa-like atmosphere that is part of their commitment to making the dental experience relaxing and pain free for their patients.
