subject: A Top Oxford Dentist Explains The Recovery Time For Veneers [print this page] Veneers are a thin covering of material that is custom made to fit over existing teeth, they are normally made out of porcelain. A special resin holds them in place; this means that veneers are very durable. Veneers are a very popular cosmetic dentistry oxford treatment. They can be used to fill spaces in between teeth, fix broken or chipped teeth, whiten stained fillings and teeth and to really improve a patients smile.
Veneers will be carefully fit by an Oxford dentist, the procedure is a painless one which is very good for patients that are nervous of visiting a Oxford dentistry. Veneers look completely natural and as they are durable they can last anywhere between 5-10 years, after this time the patient should replace their veneers.
Only a very small amount of the natural tooth structure needs to be removed by the Oxford dentist during the procedure to make room for the specially made veneer. Veneers are almost completely stain proof; your Oxford dentist should make sure the colour of them matches the colour of your existing teeth. A good treatment to have before you have your veneers made is teeth whitening oxford; that way your dentistry oxford practitioner can match the colour of your veneer to your newly whitened teeth.
Having the veneers placed onto your tooth is painless, if you take care of your veneers they can last many years. To maintain them make sure you regularly brush your teeth, avoid chewing on hard materials such as your nails and see your Oxford dentist to make sure the veneers and surrounding teeth are in good condition.
Because of the outstanding results veneers can bring they are quickly becoming the most popular cosmetic dentistry oxford treatment. After treatment you will notice the results straight away as there is no downtime. As mentioned previously veneers are virtually stain proof which means they will keep their whiteness for the period they are in your mouth. To ensure they do not stain at all it's advised you cut down on tea and coffee and other dark drinks.
There is no recovery time needed for veneers; this is a really big advantage as it will mean they will not disrupt your work/daily life.
