If you have ever felt image-conscious about your smile, but do not want to invest in dental implants, then you may wish to consider dental veneers. Dental veneers are very thin slices of porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth that show when you smile and talk. Not only do veneers help you restore your smile and appearance, but they can also help you feel more confident.
At Liverpool Smile Studio in Liverpool, veneers can be used for concealing many imperfections including gapped, permanently stained, misaligned, misshapen, chipped and cracked teeth. Plus, they are very versatile and they can be used to treat many different problems in one go.
How are dental veneers installed?
When you get ceramic or porcelain veneers in Liverpool, here’s what to expect:
During your preliminary visit to the dentist, we will examine your teeth thoroughly and help you decide if veneers are the right option for you. If you are deemed a good candidate, we will move on. Our dentist will prepare your teeth by removing about half a millimetre of tooth enamel. Then, we will take detailed impressions of your teeth and send them to the lab to prepare the veneers. This can take from a few days to a few weeks.
Once your veneers are ready, your dentist will schedule your placement appointment. We will check the fit and colour of your veneers and prepare the teeth by cleaning them thoroughly and then roughening their surface in order to improve the bond of the veneer. The veneers will then be attached directly to the teeth and secured in place with a powerful cement, which will be cured with a special light. Your dentist may schedule a follow-up visit in order to check whether your veneers are properly placed.
Am I a good candidate for dental veneers in Liverpool?
Porcelain veneers are suitable for many patients. You may be a good candidate if you have severely stained teeth that cannot be whitened with professional whitening treatments. Porcelain veneers actually cover up stains including internal discolouration. The same applies for most minor dental defects. However, dental veneers are ideal for patients who have good oral and overall health and sufficient tooth enamel.