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24-HOUR PERFECT SMILES

ental veneers are an easy CAM (Computer-aided design and suggest choosing a colour that is
way to address a variety computer-aided manufacturing) not more than two shades lighter
Dof physical and aesthetic dentistry machine which is used than the whiteness of your existing
problems and can improve the for in-house veneer fabrications. teeth.
appearance of your teeth.
Procedure During the second visit the
Dr Fareed Amod at Crown The application of veneers veneers will be bonded to your
Dental Studio says, “They can normally takes at least two visits teeth with resin cement.
make it possible for people to to the dentist rooms. The first visit
have perfect smiles, which is often is to prepare the teeth and select As a small portion of enamel is
important for building confidence the shade, and the second is to fit removed when veneers are being
installed this means that the
in one’s appearance.” the veneers. Normally only two process is irreversible.
Dental veneers are cemented to teeth of the six teeth veneered are Consequently, you’ll need to
the front surfaces of your natural completed at a time. These are the
teeth. These devices are commonly upper teeth that are visible in a carefully weigh the pros and cons
used to hide flaws in teeth such as: smile or while talking. of the procedure before you decide
to get them. It should be noted
■ Broken or chipped teeth In order for the veneer to fit that dental veneers are not the Dr Fareed Amod
■ Gaps between teeth naturally, a small amount of best solution for everyone who
when orthodontics (braces) are the tooth surface is removed to is unhappy with the way their after getting veneers. You may hard things. In addition, most
not suitable permit for the placement of the smile looks. However, people feel sensitivity to hot or cold veneers will need to be replaced
■ Poorly formed teeth veneer. An impression is taken of can get quick results if they want temperatures for the first few days after approximately five years.
■ Discoloured teeth (which the teeth and sent to the dental to correct a tooth problem in a after your procedure, but it usually Dr Amod’s final advice is, “Make
goes away.
cannot be corrected by laboratory, as porcelain veneers are short time frame. The decision- sure that you know what you are
whitening) customised for each patient’s teeth making process in having veneers Care of Veneers doing if you elect to have veneers.
■ To improve a single discoloured by a dental technician. fitted should evaluate if any teeth Veneers cover the front of teeth, Don’t use veneers because of social
tooth Much attention is required to rehabilitation is required and therefore tooth decay is not halted, pressure. Once they are fitted,
when you look in the mirror, you
how any procedure would impact
Types of Dental Veneers the ensure that colour, depth on one’s self esteem. If a healthy and brushing and flossing is still should see a decision of which you
and the shape of the veneer looks required.
The two most common materials natural. Care is paid to the colour tooth does not require work than are proud.”
used in dental veneers are grading from a yellower base to a interference is not necessary. As veneers are often made Crown Dental Studio is one
porcelain and composite resin. translucent edge to ensure that the Teeth issues can be fixed from porcelain, this material is of the few truly 24-hour dental
very resistant to stains. While
Porcelain material, when it is teeth do not appear dense, opaque, with alternatives such as veneers retain their bright colour, practises in Durban as this is not
firmly bonded to the tooth, is very and fake. orthodontics, dental bonding and real teeth may become stained limited to emergency dentistry
strong and durable. Composite While patients can select how teeth whitening. More severe decay or discoloured over time which treatment. 
veneers can be fabricated by the white they want their teeth to or damage may be need to be means whitening treatments for
dentist at a dental office for people be, achieving a healthy balance corrected through the use of dental untreated teeth become important. Dr Fareed Amod: Your 24 Hour Dentist
who cannot afford the luxury of between very white and natural crowns or bridges. Crown Dental Studio
porcelain veneers. looking veneers is important. Some people experience an Veneers are prone to chipping, T: +27 81 207 8621
Most cosmetic dentists would increase in tooth sensitivity especially if the person has bad E; info@dramod.co.za
Crown Dental Studio has a CAD habits like grinding teeth or biting W: www.dramod.co.za

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