Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells from materials that are the same color as your teeth.  They are also known as porcelain veneers. Veneers can come from resin composite materials or porcelain. They are a less intrusive option than dental crowns or metal braces. Patients choose veneers to straighten their teeth, to improve their smile.

Porcelain veneers are more stain resistant than resin ones. Discuss with your dentist in Markham the suitable choice of veneer material for your needs.

What problems do dental veneers solve?

• Teeth suffering from discoloration. This can be due to other drugs, or excessive fluoride.
  
• Worn-down teeth
  
• Broken or chipped teeth
  
• Misaligned or uneven teeth
• Gaps between teeth or diastema

Getting dental veneers: the procedure

Getting a veneer requires more than one dental visit. The first one is for consultation, the next ones will be for the placing of the dental veneers on your teeth.

1. The first part is the diagnosis stage. This is where you will consult your dentist about the outcome that you want your teeth to have. During this time, your dentist will take a look at your teeth. He will make sure that dental veneers are suitable for your needs then he will take X-rays of your teeth. Your dentist will also discuss what the procedure involves. If you proceed with the procedure of getting veneers, he will take impressions of your mouth and teeth.
2. In preparation for veneers, your dentist will remove half a millimeter of your teeth’s enamel. You will be under a local anesthesia to numb the area while your dentist work. The dental laboratory will receive the models or impressions of your teeth. It takes about two to four weeks before your dentist in Markham receives your veneers from the laboratory. Your teeth will receive temporary veneers while you wait for the permanent ones. 
3. Your dental veneer is permanently cemented on your teeth on the next appointment.
   
   

Before bonding, your dentist will temporarily place it on top of your teeth. This is to examine if the color matches the other teeth and if it fits you well. He will then trim and shape the veneer to achieve the desired result.

The dentist will clean and polish your teeth. It is important to rough it to strengthen the bonding process. He will apply cement on the dental veneers and then he will place it on your teeth. A special light hardens the cement on your veneers. After this is removable of excess cement, and bite evaluation.

You will come back to your dentist after a few weeks for a follow-up checkup.

Things to consider with dental veneers:

• Their natural appearance blends easily with the other teeth.
• Porcelain veneers resist stains.
• They offer an approach that doesn’t need an extensive removable of the teeth structure like dental crowns does.
• This is an irreversible process. This means that after removable of your enamel, you will need to maintain your veneers to protect your teeth.

• Do not bite your nails or chew on pencils, ice, or other hard objects to avoid damage on your veneers.
• If you tend to clench or grind your teeth, then you need to consult this first with your dentist. These activities can damage or crack the veneers.

How long do dental veneers last?

Dental veneers can last up to ten years with proper care and maintenance. Follow your regular oral hygiene everyday faithfully. If veneers interest you then schedule a consultation with your dentist in Markham to know whether they are suitable for your needs.