Facts to help you through your Veneer Process

When you want to significantly improve the look of your smile in Charleston, SC, there’s no denying that porcelain veneers are the way to go. Porcelain has characteristics that closely mimic that of natural tooth enamel, and thus provides excellent results that permanently correct discoloration, gaps, chips and more. Dr. Greenberg, dentist and Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA, provides dental veneers in Charleston SC after educating patients on the details contained in this cosmetic treatment. Here are some facts you may want to know about porcelain dental veneers.

• The treatment of dental veneers requires that the tooth or teeth being treated be reduced by about .5mm. Because of this, veneers are a permanent, non-reversible treatment.
• Porcelain veneers may be completed with or without the use of local anesthesia. Because a small amount of tooth surface is drilled away, patients with high sensitivity or anxiety may wish to request anesthesia for greater comfort and peace of mind.
• After the initial appointment in which the tooth or teeth are reduced, there is a few weeks wait time for our handpicked laboratory experts to custom fabricate the perfect veneers for your teeth. During this time, affected teeth may feel more sensitive to hot or cold due to the removal of the small amount of enamel covering the tooth. Once a permanent veneer is placed, sensitivity should decrease significantly or disappear completely.
• Porcelain laminate veneers are extremely strong and resistant to stains. Although biting down on normal foods should not affect the strength or position of porcelain veneers, it’s best to avoid biting in a way that will twist the laminate as they have less effective tensile strength. Also it is best to avoid biting on any extra-hard foods, fingernails, or any other materials that may chip your veneers such as bottle caps. Use common sense with your porcelain veneers and the can serve you well for many years.

In order to properly maintain your dental veneers, you want to follow normal oral hygiene practices at home. It is also important to schedule your veneer delivery appointment with your dentist in the weeks following the preparation of your veneers so as to minimize risk of the prepped teeth chipping or shifting. At home care includes brushing with a non-abrasive toothpaste, and flossing daily. Brushing and flossing should not damage veneers in any way, and will ensure that the health of your gums is maintained for the best smile possible.

Dental veneers can makeover your smile and take years off of your facial appearance. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Greenberg for veneers and have your desired smile in no time!