Our dentists in Brighton will examine your teeth to determine if veneers are right for you. She will discuss your cosmetic goals and match the veneers to the shade of your natural teeth. You may want to get your teeth whitened prior to placing veneers depending on y our goals.
Before using a dental drill on your teeth to prep them for the placement of your veneers, we will administer local anesthesia which will numb your mouth.
Using a dental drill, Dr. Aminlari will carefully remove .5 mm of enamel from your tooth. This creates enough space for the veneer to blend in without sticking out.
Once your teeth are prepped, we will take impressions and send these to a dental lab. They will use these impressions as a model for your veneers. It takes several weeks to create your custom veneers so you will receive temporary veneers that are worn until your next appointment.
At your final appointment, we will remove the temporary veneers, and check the appearance and fit of your official veneers. If you are happy with them, your teeth will be etched and the veneers will be bonded with dental cement.
The patient came to Bright Dentistry just after finishing orthodontic work. She wanted to smile more confidently and change the shape of her teeth. Dr. Aminlari placed veneers on her six anterior teeth with minimal removal of tooth structure. The patient now has a renewed confidence with her smile for family photos.
The patient noticed her teeth were starting to wear and thin over the years. She came to Bright Dentistry wanting a more youthful appearance. Dr. Aminlari placed veneers on her canine teeth and full coverage ceramic crowns the remaining four front teeth.
Veneers have an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years but can last for well up to 20 years with careful oral hygiene practices and avoidance of damage and stains. Veneers don’t react to teeth whitening as real teeth do so you need to avoid smoking and a diet high in staining foods and drinks to avoid discoloration. Avoiding sources of wear and tear is also key to maintaining your veneers.
The only time veneers should be removed is to replace them with new ones. Since we file down your natural tooth enamel, removing the veneers will leave you with dangerously thin and brittle teeth that are at high risk for breakage and cavities.
The veneers are bonded to the enamel and replace the missing layer of strength and durability so that your teeth are protected. Your natural enamel will never come back once it’s filed off.
