Veneers are a great cosmetic treatment to enhance your smile and bring back your natural confidence. At Toorak Dental Studio, we provide the best dental veneers in Melbourne service, as our team of dentists are highly trained and expertly qualified.
Generally, veneers don’t damage your teeth. If you take care of them, your veneers will take care of you. And a proper oral hygiene routine will also ensure your regular teeth are cared for. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the veneers procedure and whether they harm your teeth.
Can veneers damage your real teeth?
While veneers themselves don’t damage your real teeth, the procedure for attaching them normally involves at least a partial removal of some of your tooth enamel. The treatment usually shaves off around 3 to 30 percent of your tooth before applying the veneer, meaning you’ll lose some of your real teeth due to the procedure.
Once your veneers are on, though, they don’t tend to damage your teeth. With the right oral care, you’ll have a happy and healthy mouth for as long as your veneers last. Check our our guide on how to clean porcelain veneers for more information about caring for your veneers.
How do they attach to your teeth?
To adjust for your veneers, your enamel is shaved down slightly. This won’t hurt as there are no nerves, but local anaesthetic can be given to help you relax. You’ll be given temporary veneers while your permanent veneers are being made using an impression of your teeth. Once they’re ready, your veneers are attached with a glue-like bonding material to the fronts of your teeth.
Because the procedure can be fairly invasive, many people wonder: is there an age limit for veneers? The answer is no; patients of all ages can get veneers. In some cases, though, your dentist might recommend alternative treatments – particularly if you’re young or old – as there might be other issues involved in treating your teeth.
Do veneers ruin your natural teeth?
Aside from the minor amounts of enamel that are removed before the procedure, veneers don’t damage your teeth. Old dental practices used to remove lots more enamel, since porcelain had to be of a certain thickness. With modern technology, porcelain can be compressed into thinner, stronger layers requiring less tooth preparation.
This means your natural teeth don’t need to be altered as much. And when your veneers are on, your natural teeth won’t be damaged at all, provided you follow an appropriate oral care routine.
How veneers impact your tooth enamel
Before your veneers are attached to your teeth, the top layers of your tooth enamel are often removed. As such, you’ll be left with up to 30% less enamel than you had before veneers, but it won’t matter as your veneers are designed to cover this up.
With no-prep veneers, the enamel isn’t even touched during the treatment. This type of veneer involves exactly what its name indicates – no preparation in the pre-application process. Instead, your veneers are attached directly over your teeth without removing any enamel. These veneers are easier to apply and cheaper, but don’t tend to last as long as other types.
Book a veneers consultation today!
At Toorak Dental Studio, our team of highly trained dentists are experts in cosmetic dentistry. This means that they provide an exceptional service to those wanting veneers. If you’re considering veneer treatment or just wondering whether they’re right for you, give us a call today!
Perhaps you’ve just got a few questions about the whole veneers process. If that’s you, get in touch with us or book a consultation using our website. Our friendly practitioners are happy to answer any questions you have.