Preparing for veneers
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- Consultation with a dentist. Before starting the procedure, it is important to consult with a doctor who will assess the condition of your teeth, offer optimal solutions and create a treatment plan. At this stage, you can discuss all your expectations and get answers to any questions.
- Professional oral hygiene. Before installing veneers, you must have your teeth professionally cleaned by a dentist. This will help remove plaque, tartar and prevent gum inflammation, which will ensure a better fit of the veneers to the teeth.
- Treatment of teeth and gums. If there is caries, cracks or inflammation of the gums, they must be treated before installing veneers. The presence of diseases can complicate the procedure or affect the durability of the veneers.
- Enamel preparation. In most cases, minimal preparation (removal of a thin layer of enamel) is required before installing veneers to create space for the overlays. This is the preparation stage that allows the veneers to fit tightly to the surface of the teeth.
- Determining the color and shape of veneers. At the preparation stage, the shade and shape of future veneers are selected together with the doctor. This is an individual process, and it is important that the color of the veneers matches the rest of the teeth and is in harmony with the appearance.
Yes, any dental problems such as cavities or enamel damage should be corrected before the procedure. Installing veneers on unhealthy teeth can lead to further decay or pain. Healthy teeth and gums are the key to the durability of veneers.
Removing a small layer of enamel is standard practice when installing veneers. This is necessary to ensure that the veneers fit better to the teeth and look natural. However, in some cases, ultra-thin veneers can be installed without significant preparation if the teeth are the right shape and size.
Yes, choosing the color of veneers is an important stage of preparation. It is discussed with the doctor at the planning stage, and it is important to choose a shade that will harmonize with natural teeth. Modern veneers allow you to achieve the most natural color, which makes them almost invisible.
Preparation for veneers can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the condition of your teeth. If dental or gum treatment is required, it may take longer. The actual process of installing veneers is usually done in two visits: one to prepare your teeth and one to bond the veneers.
