Porcelain Veneers; how they are made and fitted. By a South East dentist

Porcelain Veneers; how they are made and fitted. By a South East dentist

25 / 09 / 2010

A Porcelain Veneer is made from special clay that is hard wearing, and easy to work with for an orthodontist and dentist. A south east dentist says that it is a fabulous tool for a dentist to work with, and a great aid for patients with a dental problem that needs covering over. Like a furniture veneer a dental veneer is used to create a top coat and cover an inferior surface below it. If you have a misaligned, chipped, cracked or discoloured tooth then a Porcelain Veneer is probably what you need, as all these problems will need a cosmetic covering after work is carried out to fix many of them. Taking digital pictures your dentist will then scan them into a computer for a technician to design the veneer prior to making them. Once they are made the dentist will be ready to fit them, first they will plane the tooth of enough enamel to allow them to fit the veneer so it blends in and looks natural. The enamel will never grow back, so when the veneer comes to the end of its life cycle it will need to be replaced with another one. They last anywhere between 5-15 years depending on how well you look after them, they usually discolour at the end and that`s when they need changing. You need to treat them just like a natural tooth, and clean them in the same way as your other teeth. Brushing, flossing and avoiding staining drinks such as red wine will help keep them pristine.