what you need to know about veneers

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What you need to know aboutDENTAL VENEERS
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What are Dental Veneers?

• Veneers are custom made thin shell is made out of
  tooth colored porcelain material placed over a
  tooth, to improve the aesthetics of stained or
  dark teeth, chipped teeth, cracked teeth, crooked
  and crowded teeth as well as unevenly spaced or
  not the right shape teeth. They can also be used
  to protect the tooth's surface from any further
  damage such as teeth with erosions.
• Veneers can be used to restore a single tooth
  that may have fractured or discolored, or to
  restore a complete group of teeth to improve the
  entire smile.

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The Procedure of getting a Dental Veneer

• Getting a dental veneer usually requires three
  trips to the dentist one for a consultation and
  two to make and apply the veneers. One tooth or
  many teeth can simultaneously undergo the
  veneering process

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Step 1 Diagnosis and treatment planning.

• This first step involves your active
  participation. Always speak to your dentist about
  the result that you are trying to achieve. During
  this initial appointment, your dentist will
  examine your teeth to make sure dental veneers
  are appropriate for you and discuss what the
  procedure will involve and some of its
  limitations. The dentist may also take X-rays and
  possibly make impressions of your mouth and
  teeth.

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Step 2 Preparation

• To prepare a tooth for a veneer in Dubai, your
  dentist will remove about 1/2 millimeter of
  enamel from the tooth surface, which is an amount
  nearly equal to the thickness of the veneer to be
  added to the tooth surface. Before trimming off
  the enamel, you and your dentist will decide the
  need for a local anesthetic to numb the area.
• Next, your dentist will make a model or
  impression of your tooth. This model is sent out
  to a dental laboratory, which in turn constructs
  your veneer. It usually takes 1-2 weeks for your
  dentist to receive the veneers back from the
  laboratory. For very unsightly teeth, temporary
  dental veneers can be placed for an additional
  cost.

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Step 3 Bonding

• Before the veneer is permanently cemented to your
  tooth, your dentist will temporarily place it ,to
  examine its fit and color. The dentist will
  repeatedly remove and trim the veneer as needed
  to achieve the proper fit the veneer color can
  be adjusted with the shade of cement to be used.
• Next, to prepare your tooth to receive the
  veneer, it will be cleaned, polished, and etched
  -- which roughens the tooth to allow for a strong
  bonding process. A special cement is applied to
  the veneer and the veneer is then placed on your
  tooth. 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 excess cement,
  evaluating your bite and making any final
  adjustments in the veneer as necessary. Your
  dentist may ask you to return for a follow-up
  visit in a couple of weeks to check how your gums
  are responding to the presence of your veneer and
  to once again examine the placement.