Getting A Veneer Put On A Chipped Tooth

If you have chipped your tooth, then you may be able to have it fixed with a porcelain veneer. A chipped tooth is something you want to fix right away for a variety of reasons, ranging from getting cuts on the inside of your mouth to having a smile you find yourself trying to hide with your hand. If you have decided to go in for a veneer to cover your chipped tooth, then you'll be interested in learning as much as you can about the process. The information here will give you the information you are seeking regarding veneers.

How are veneers made?

Veneers are made using the impression of your mouth the dentist sends to the lab. The impression will be turned into a mold of the top and bottom of your mouth and a plastic hinge will be put on the two molds. The technician will find you correct bite by moving the molds around and then super glue will be used to keep the top and bottom in the correct position.

The tooth to have a veneer put on it will be cut from the mold and used to create the veneer. Porcelain material that matches the color of your other teeth will be used to create the veneer. The porcelain material will be shaped to fit the tooth and your bite, then put in an oven at a high temperature so it will harden. Once the veneer is complete, it will be sent back to the dentist.

How are veneers put on?

When you go in to the dentist, they will use a handheld tool to grind the affected tooth down so there is room for a veneer to fit. They will then have you bite down on a tray with molding material in it; this is how the impression is made. You may be sent home with a temporary veneer to wear until your permanent one comes in.

Once the veneer has been sent to the dentist, you will come back in to have it put on. They will clean your tooth well and put a bonding material on it. Then, the dentist will push the veneer into place and wait for the material to dry; this won't take long. After it is dry, they will clean any excess bonding material off your other teeth.

Your veneer is now in place and a permanent addition to your mouth. You will care for it the same way you do your other teeth and it will look and feel just like a normal tooth does. Keep in mind, veneers can stain and chip just as natural teeth do, so you still want to be careful with it.  

For veneers, contact an office such as Leidenheimer Dental Group Inc.


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