Dental Veneers

What are Dental Veneers?

Dental Veneers are usually used to repair broken or crooked teeth. They are also used to improve the shape and colour of teeth. However, dental veneers are used on the front teeth which are visible. Dental Veneers are thin covers that are made from porcelain or composite material on top of the natural, existing tooth or teeth and are designed to be more aesthetically pleasing.

What are the benefits of having Dental Veneers?

The benefits of Dental Veneers include:

• Enhance the look of your teeth cosmetically
• Gives you whiter and straighter teeth
• Dental Veneers are stained resistant
• They are stronger and look better
• Minor cosmetic issues can also be addresses better with Veneers

What are the different types of Veneers?

Dental veneers are most made from porcelain. Applying traditional dental veneers requires more intensive prep work compared to alternatives that are sometimes called “no-prep veneers.” These no-prep veneers — which include options like Lumineers and Vivaneeres — take less time and are less invasive to apply.
Applying traditional dental veneers typically involves grinding down the tooth structure, sometimes removing some of the tooth even past the enamel. This allows for proper placement, but it’s also an irreversible procedure that can be painful to go through and often requires a local anesthetic.

No-prep veneers, on the other hand, may require some tooth preparation or alteration, but these alterations are minimal. Instead of removing layers of tooth under the enamel, no-prep veneers only affect the enamel. In many cases, no-prep veneers don’t require local anesthetics.

How are Dental Veneers put on teeth?

It takes approximately 1 or 2 weeks to get the veneers made for you according to your size and preferences. However, after having received you veneers, you can go to your dentist to have them fixed. Your doctor will evaluate the fit, shape, and coloration of the veneers to make sure they’re perfect for you. Your dentist will clean the area where the veneer must be placed to avoid decay pr bacteria from spreading. Afterwards, the doctor will use a grinding tool to create a rougher texture on each tooth on which a veneer is to be applied.

Your dentist then uses a dental cement to bind the veneer to the tooth. They’ll use ultraviolet light to harden this cement quickly, and once you leave the office, your new smile is ready to shine just like you!

How to take care of your veneers after they are placed?

The recovery process doesn’t take any time and as soon as your aesthetics wear off and your veneers are cemented, you can eat and chew normally. However, in some cases, once you get your veneers, you might feel roughness that is caused because of the grinding tool to make the area soft for veneers. This is not something to be worried about as this will go away naturally on its own after a few days. If it does not go away, your dentist will help you to deal with it.

Traditional porcelain veneers typically last between 10 and 15 years, and no-prep veneers last around 5 to 7 years. Taking certain precautions can help make sure that you get the longest lifespan out of them possible. These precautions include:

• A void chewing on hard objects
• Never use your teeth to open packing
• Avoid chewing with your front teeth rather use your back teeth
• Wear a mouth guard while playing sports
• If you grind or clench your teeth at night, get a splint or retainer to protect your veneers.

At Saudi German Hospital, we have a dedicated team of dentists, orthodontics, and cosmetic dental surgeons who provide a more focused and detailed approach for the assessment and treatment of patients suffering from complex dental traumatic injuries and other types of dental problems. Our vision is to transform the lives of people with the best an