If you’re reading this, chances are that you are interested in changing your smile with veneers. Veneers were originally an idea for creating instant bright teeth for actors in big budget movies. However, they were only a temporary solution and might only last as long as the film shoot, or in some cases not even that long! Today’s veneers can last anything up to 30 years and beyond, and are made of much stronger stuff! (Composite or dental porcelain to be precise.)
What’s the difference between composite and porcelain veneers?
If you’re considering veneers in Liverpool at our practice, you should know the difference between veneer types. Composite veneers can be “built up” inside the mouth using a “composite” that sets as it is applied to the tooth.
Porcelain veneers are a good long-term solution, as they can restore the tooth immediately to something similar to its original vibrancy and texture, meaning that it looks just like an ordinary tooth, but is actually a porcelain restoration.
There are a few kinds of porcelain that can be used for teeth. Very thin and relatively strong porcelain restorations are called “lumineers”. There are also very thin porcelain veneers called Da Vinic.
There are also ceramic and mac veneers, which can be used depending on the situation and the desired outcome.
In the past, dentists may also have used acrylic to create veneers but for a range of reasons, porcelain veneers are now preferred as a solution to cracked, or cosmetically damaged teeth.
When should I consider veneers?
At our practice in Liverpool, veneers should be considered if there is significant damage, wear or discolouration to your teeth. If there are only minor cosmetic blights you may want to carefully consider your options, as there may be a more suitable alternative. To find out if veneers are the right solution for you, you can talk with us over the phone, by email, or by visiting us at the practice for a cosmetic consultation.
If you have one or more teeth that have been fractured or discoloured then veneers may be a solution, provided the root of the tooth is healthy.