Teeth Veneers
Teeth veneers provide a longer lasting solution to teeth whitening, however they are the most expensive option, the effect can last for up to 10 years. The technique works but bonding a strong material to the front of the teeth, either a composite material can be used for teeth bonding or a veneer can be used. Composite bonding is generally cheaper than veneer bonding.
Composite teeth bonding
The procedure is as follows, the front of the tooth is warn away so that the new tooth will be of a similar size to the current tooth, then minute grooves are etched onto the surface with a weak acid. Then a composite resin with a suitable color match is place on the teeth. It is moulded onto the teeth and set hard by a light. The final stage is a polish and a smooth.
Teeth veneer bonding
A veneer is created which is the required form to match your mouth and teeth. The strongest and most desired veneers are made from porcelain. The dentist will take an impression of all the teeth, this is then sent away so that the veneer can be created. The front of the teeth is reduced in a similar fashion as with composite tooth bonding. Once the veneers are ready they are bonded to the teeth using a bonding cement.
Porcelain is a glass like ceramic, it is ideal as it matches very closely to the natural color of a tooth. This is due in part to the fact that porcelain is translucent much like a real tooth. This means that light penetrates the veneer and reflects of the underlying dentin. Veneers can also be used to cover underlying problems with teeth such as chipping and cracking.