Veneers offer the following advantages:
- Corrects the alignment of teeth "instant braces"
- Does not require extensive shaping that crowns do and is a stronger, more aesthetic alternative to bonding
- Color of a porcelain veneer can be selected such that it makes dark teeth appear whiter. Covers tetracycline stains and other discolorations such as fluorosis, prescence of large resin fillings
- Typically veneers are difficult to stain and durable
- Brightens your smile and improve self-esteem
- Closes gaps between teeth
- Lengthens and reshape teeth
- Repairs chipped, broken, worn down or misshapen teeth
- Gum tissue tolerates porcelain well
Post care Instructions for Dental Veneers
- Some sensitivity in teeth may be experienced by certain patients. This sensitivity will disappear gradually over a few days to weeks. If teeth are sensitive
- Avoid hot, cold or acidic food and beverages
- Pain medication be taken as directed as long as there is no medical contradiction based upon your medical history
- Use flouride rinse and toothpaste for sensivity teeth
- Clean teeth properly
- Be careful about chewing toffees, gum, grainy rolls and tough food in this area
- Brush after eating and before bedtime around the crown with a soft toothbrush, especially where the veneer meets the gum line.
- Floss carefully at least once to twice a day.
- Rinse with fluoride rinse before bed. Swish the fluoride rinse vigorously in your mouth for at least one minute.
- Visit us or your local dentists for regular professional check-ups and cleanings
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