Porcelain Veneers

East Brunswick, NJ Porcelain Veneers F.A.Q.

Teeth that are badly stained, shaped or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth.

Porcelain veneers can mask undesirable defects, such as teeth stained by tetracycline, by an injury, or as a result of a root-canal procedure, and are ideal for masking discolored fillings in front teeth. Patients with gaps between their front teeth or teeth that are chipped or worn may consider porcelain veneers.


WHAT ARE VENEERS?

Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Little or no anesthesia is needed. Veneers have a longer life expectancy and color stability than bonding, and highly resist permanent staining from coffee, tea, or even cigarette smoking.

Veneers are usually made by a dental lab technician working from a model provided by your dentist. Veneers are usually irreversible because it`s necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the shell.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE LIKE?

Typically, veneers entail at least three appointments: diagnosis and treatment planning, preparation, and bonding.

During the tooth preparation visit, usually lasting one to two hours, the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the small added thickness of the veneer. Usually, about a half a millimeter of the tooth is removed, which may require a local anesthetic. During the same visit, a mold is taken of the teeth, and sent to the laboratory for the fabrication of the veneers.

During the final "bonding" visit, also about one or two hours, the veneers are placed on the tooth surface with water or glycerin on the teeth to check their fit and get a sense of the shade or color. While the veneers are resting on your teeth, they can be adjusted with various shades of cement to match the color of your teeth. To apply the veneer, the tooth is cleansed with specific chemicals to achieve a bond. Once a special cement is sandwiched between the veneer and tooth, a visible light beam, or laser, causes a catalyst to be released, hardening the cement.

During a two-week period of adjustment that follows, you may notice the change of size and shape in your teeth. It is important to brush and floss daily. After one or two weeks, you`ll return for a follow-up appointment. Porcelain veneers are reasonable facsimiles of natural teeth, not perfect replacements. It`s not uncommon to see slight variations in the color of porcelain veneers upon close inspection, as this occurs even in natural teeth. For certain patients no preparation of the teeth may be necessary. Please see our specialties page for more information.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I RECEIVE VENEERS?

After your initial consultation, you'll return to the office for your first veneer appointment. During this appointment, the fronts of the teeth that will receive veneers will be filed slightly to ensure that your new veneers won't look or feel bulky. An impression of your teeth will be made and sent to the dental laboratory that will create your veneers. You'll leave the office with temporary veneers, which you'll wear until your permanent veneers are ready in about two or three weeks.

When your veneers arrive, you'll return to the office for your second visit. Dr. Nainesh Desai will check the fit of the veneers, make any necessary adjustments and permanently apply them with dental cement.

HOW DO I CARE FOR VENEERS?

Brushing and flossing as usual is the best way to care for your veneers. Avoid using abrasive toothpaste, as it can scratch your new veneers. Don't use your teeth as a tool to open packages, and avoid biting into very hard foods. Although veneers are tough, hard objects can chip or crack them.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PORCELAIN VENEERS? CALL CENTRAL NEW JERSEY PROSTHODONTICS 

IN EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ OFFICE AT (732) 254-2550 TODAY!

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