At Wycherley’s Dental Practice, we’re proud to offer dental veneers Newport residents and beyond trust for creating beautiful, confident smiles.
Veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells that fit over the front surface of your teeth to enhance their shape and colour. They’re ideal for correcting discolouration, slight misalignment, or gaps, giving you a flawless yet natural look.
If you’re considering porcelain veneers, the following information will provide you with a good introduction to the procedure.
During the consultation, you and your dentist will discuss the changes that you would like to make in your appearance. They will explain the different options available to you, the procedure itself, and its risks and limitations. They will also explain the kind of anaesthesia required if any, and costs.
Take this opportunity to ask all the questions you have about the procedure. Learning everything you can about your options, risks and benefits is the key to making an informed decision. At Wycherleys Dental Practice, we offer dental veneers Newport patients trust to enhance their smiles with natural-looking, long-lasting results. Our team at Wycherleys Dental Practice in Newport will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Veneers require minimal tooth alteration compared to other dental treatments like crowns. A small amount of enamel is usually removed, preserving more of your natural tooth structure.
Veneers are durable and can last for many years with proper care. High-quality porcelain veneers are resistant to stains and can withstand normal biting and chewing forces.
High-quality porcelain veneers are designed to mimic the natural translucency and colour of teeth. This means that once they are bonded, they blend seamlessly with your existing teeth.
The process of getting veneers is relatively quick, often requiring just a couple of dental visits. This means you can achieve a transformed smile in a relatively short amount of time.
At your first appointment following the initial consultation, your teeth will be roughened and shaped to remove part of the outer tooth enamel. This provides a better surface for bonding and allows room for the placement of the thin porcelain shell. After shaping, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth, which will be used to create veneers that fit your mouth precisely. They may suggest applying temporary veneers to protect your teeth until your customised veneers are completed.
After your teeth have been prepared and before your permanent veneers have been applied, appearance should be fairly normal. Some sensitivity may be encountered mainly with cold drink.
At your next appointment, your dentist will test your veneers to make sure that they fit properly and that they are the correct size and colour. At this time, you and your dentist will work together to make sure that you are satisfied with the result. Once your veneers are permanently placed, they will feel like a natural part of your teeth, and you can use them just as you would your regular teeth.
However, veneers are not indestructible. To protect your veneers from chipping, avoid biting down into hard substances. Try to avoid habits like chewing on fingernails, pencils, or paperclips.