There are certain differences between the branches of cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry. For starters, the main difference between the two is that cosmetic dentistry aims to enhance people's smile through cosmetic procedures like surgeries. General dentistry on the other hand is concerned with the well-being of teeth and dentist is this branch of dentistry aim to make sure that their patient's teeth are healthy.
This article will be focusing on cosmetic dentistry and the procedures it uses to restore a person's smile, including the fitting of porcelain veneers. There are many people who have reasons not to smile, and it has nothing to do with their personal lives. The problem lies in their teeth. Some people feel the need to hide their smile because of discolored teeth, chipped teeth or even unaligned and damaged teeth. To solve these set of problems, cosmetic dentist will provide you with several solutions.
You might be given the options of choosing teeth whitening, tooth restoration, crowning and even bonding. All of these procedures are temporary or even short-lived in some circumstances. Take teeth whitening for instance; the whitening lasts for a certain amount of time, after which your teeth get discolored once again and you have to get the procedure done again.
As opposed to these procedures, you will also have the option of porcelain veneers. If you're looking for a non-invasive way of restoring your smile, the veneers are probably the best option you will have. There will be no need to go through any surgery for the veneers to be fitted. You simply need about 3 to 4 appointments with the dentist, after which your veneers will be ready. You will need to visit the dentist so that he/she can get the measurements and impressions of your jaw and teeth, so as to get the veneers custom-made for you. A part of your tooth enamel will be removed for the fitting of the porcelain veneers. The veneers are usually given to labs for making and they come back to the dentist in about 3 weeks maximum. After the dentist received the porcelain veneers, you will be called in for the fitting of the veneers using resin.
The good thing about using porcelain veneers over other veneers, like the resin veneers, is that they are more durable. If taken care of properly, the porcelain veneers can last you a lifetime. You won't have to worry about discoloration of the veneers. Plus, they look more natural and they are a perfect replica of natural teeth. You can have removable veneers or permanent porcelain veneers made for yourself depending on what you prefer and how often you want to have them on.
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