What Are the Disadvantages of Dental Veneers?

The downside to dental veneers include but not limited to below.

û  Veneers are usually not repairable should they chip or crack.

û  Tooth may become more sensitive to hot and cold foods and beverages, as enamel has been removed,

û  Veneers may not exactly match the color of your other teeth.

û  Veneers are not a good choice for individuals with unhealthy teeth, weakened teeth or for those who have an inadequate amount of existing enamel.

VENEER FAQs

Do Dental Veneers Require Special Care?

Veneers do not require any special care. Continue to follow good oral hygiene practices including brushing and flossing as you normally do.

Are There Alternatives to Dental Veneers?

Yes, alternatives to veneers include bondings and crowns.

How Much Do Veneers Cost?

Costs of veneers vary depending on the extent of your procedure.

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It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.

If Consider removal of impacted wisdom tooth

• Wisdom tooth problems
• Frequent inflammation of gingivae covering the wisdom tooth causing recurrent Pericoronitis
• Suffered from severe Pericoronitis
• Severe caries, periodontal disease, pulpitis or periapical infections of wisdom tooth
• Impacted wisdom tooth causing root resorption of adjacent teeth
• Cyst around the wisdom tooth can damage the structure of jawbone. If there is a cyst formation, the cyst together with the impacted wisdom tooth must be extracted

• Prior to the following treatments
• Extraction of mal-positioned wisdom tooth prior to orthodontic treatment
• Radiotherapy
• Jawbone reconstruction surgery

The decision to remove an impacted wisdom tooth or not depends on the clinical situation, the diagnosis of dentist and the preference of patient.

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How can dental orthodontics have positive effect on your oral health?

1.      Overcrowded teeth occur when there is a lack of room within your jaw for all of your teeth to fit normally, which can cause an increased chance of gum disease.

2.      Crossbites occur when the upper and lower jaws are both misaligned that may cause wear of the teeth, gum disease and bone loss.

3.      Deep bites occur when the upper teeth overlap significantly with the lower teeth that may lead to gum problems or irritation, and/or wear on the lower teeth and can cause painful jaw and joint problems.

4.      Underbites occur when the lower teeth protrude past the front teeth, usually caused by undergrowth of the upper jaw, overgrowth of the lower jaw, or both. It can also be caused by missing upper teeth. This issue can prevent the normal function of front teeth or molars which can lead to tooth wear. It can also cause painful jaw and joint problems.

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What's the Procedure for Getting a Dental VENEER?

To prepare a tooth for a veneer, your dentist will remove the enamel from the tooth surface, which is an amount nearly equal to the thickness of the veneer to be added to the tooth surface.

Next, your dentist will make an impression (mould) of your tooth. The veneer color can be adjusted with the shade of cement to be used.

Next, your tooth will be cleaned, polished, and etched -- Once properly position on the tooth, your dentist will apply a special light beam to the dental veneer, which activates chemicals in the cement causing it to harden or cure very quickly.

The final steps involve removing any excess cement, evaluating your bite and making any final adjustments in the veneer as necessary.

The Veneer could be removed technically by dentist if needed. 

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Dental Educations

“First impressions are based on appearance, and your teeth and breath can either improve or destroy your chances of getting a new position"

What Types of Dental Problems may impact on the Oral Appearance?

1.      Teeth with gaps between them.

2.      Teeth that are worn down or broken;

3.      Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped; and

4.      Teeth that are discolored, like stains, chronic prescriptions of tetracycline, excessive fluoride, etc…

A choice of Dental Treatment – VENEER

Severely stained or chipped teeth may require Veneers, ultra-thin sculpted pieces of tooth-colored porcelain that fit over the front of your teeth.

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It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.