Dentist Greenbelt, MD
7525 Greenway Center Drive
Suite 102
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 345 - 2880
Dental veneers were originally invented by a dentist in California, USA. At the time the adhesive used was unsatisfactory and the veneers fell off after a short time.
In this day and age, veneers have been highly modernized. Using modern bonding adhesives, they can bond to the teeth for up to 30 years. In the past, the only way to correct dental imperfections was to cover the tooth with a crown.
What is a veneer? Per the Encarta Dictionary, it is "a thin layer of a material bonded to the surface of a less attractive or inferior material". Veneers in dentistry are very thin layers of artificial tooth (made either of porcelain or a resin composite) that are the natural color of your tooth and are placed on your tooth.
In modern dentistry, veneers as such are used to improve the aesthetics of the teeth or to repair/protect a damaged tooth surface.
What makes you a candidate for veneers? Large spaces between your teeth; poorly shaped or crooked teeth; broken or chipped teeth; worn down, misaligned or uneven teeth. Dental veneers can also be used to handle externally or internally stained or permanently discolored teeth that can not be handled through professional teeth whitening.
As mentioned; veneers come in the form of porcelain or composite resin (hard plastic). Your local dental expert can advise which option is best suited for you.
Veneers are highly resistant to the staining from coffee, tea, tobacco etc. They can make your teeth look good and feel healthy; while giving you a new, better look.
Veneers are endorsed by dentists and patients alike, with stories of how they have literally changed peoples lives by instilling them with a confidence - no longer shying away from other people because of their teeth.
Though veneers stand within the realm of cosmetic dentistry, they are a relatively simple, fast, and straightforward procedure that greatly enhances one's looks, strengthens one's teeth, and may be exactly what you need to improve your appearance and your smile.
Veneers are prepared at the laboratory, after your initial visit with your local dental expert. During your initial visit, your dentist will consult you on the procedure and will take a mold of the tooth/teeth to be veneered. After your veneer(s) have been produced in the laboratory, your local dentsts will place them on the respective tooth/teeth. He will then consult you on how to take care of your veneers so that they last long and remain in good condition.
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