Veneers in Herrin, IL
Thin porcelain facings that correct chips, gaps, worn edges and stubborn discolouration.
Veneers are very thin, tooth-colored shells that are custom-fit and bonded to the front of the teeth to aesthetically improve the smile. Veneers make it possible to correct a variety of color- and shape-related teeth problems. Veneers are a great way to repair or enhance the appearance of front teeth.
Veneers may be used to address the following conditions:
- Reduce or eliminate spaces between the teeth
- Repair broken or chipped teeth
- Whiten teeth that are yellow, permanently stained, or discolored teeth
- Correct uneven, misaligned or irregularly shaped teeth
Types of Veneers
There are two kinds of veneers:
Composite or Direct Veneers
A special plastic resin is molded and bonded directly to the tooth in one appointment. Composite veneers are thinner and require less removal of the tooth surface before placement.
Porcelain or Indirect Veneers
Porcelain veneers are custom-made in a lab and applied to the teeth. They resist stains better than composite veneers and better simulate the shine of natural teeth. Two appointments are required for this process: one for taking an impression, and a second for preparing the natural teeth and placing the veneers once they have been created. Lumineers® and Vivaneers® are two types of porcelain veneers that are so thin they don't require any tooth-buffing before placement.
Veneers should be treated just like natural teeth. They should be brushed and flossed regularly. With proper home care and regular dental visits, patients will experience long lasting success with their new veneers and smile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Veneers can reduce or eliminate spaces between teeth, repair broken or chipped teeth, cover teeth that are yellow or permanently stained, and improve teeth that are uneven, misaligned or irregularly shaped.
Composite (direct) veneers are moulded and bonded straight onto the tooth in a single appointment, and are thinner, so less of the tooth surface needs to be removed. Porcelain (indirect) veneers are custom-made in a laboratory over two appointments — one to take an impression and one to fit them — and they resist staining better while more closely matching the shine of natural teeth.
Composite veneers are usually completed in one appointment. Porcelain veneers require two: the first to prepare the teeth and take an impression, the second to bond the finished veneers in place.
Brush and floss as you normally would and keep to your regular check-ups. Avoid biting hard objects such as ice or fingernails, which can chip a veneer just as they can chip natural enamel.
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