Veneers in London are one of the quickest and easiest ways to get a Hollywood smile. Having white and uniform teeth can dramatically alter a person’s appearance, helping them to look younger and more attractive. This can lead to a significant increase in self-confidence which allows the patient to become more successful regarding their career, personal life and even romantically. This is a guide that explains what the treatment involves and the type of patient that it is most suitable for.
What are veneers?
Veneers are a means of giving the smile a total upgrade. They take the form of thin shells of porcelain that are placed over the teeth to hide imperfections. The dentist removes a very small amount of tooth enamel before taking impressions of the teeth. These impressions are sent to the laboratory so that the veneers can be crafted to fit the shape and size of the patient’s teeth exactly.
While the patient waits for their permanent veneers, they are fitted with temporary ones. When the new tailor-made ones are ready, they are attached to the teeth using a special kind of cement that is durable and long lasting.
Good oral health
It is important to have good oral health before going ahead with this treatment. The patient should already be in an established routine of brushing twice a day and flossing once daily. They should also have healthy gums that provide a good base for the veneers. This is not to say that if a patient has gum disease, they cannot get veneers. It simply means that if the gums are inflamed, then this must be resolved by the dentist before they can go ahead with the treatment.
Impatient for results
People who want to improve their smile but who want fast results are good candidates for veneers. This is because once the veneers have been applied to the teeth, the results are instant. This means that the treatment compares very favourably with other options for getting a better smile, such as crowns or braces.
Self-conscious
The patient who is self-conscious about having teeth that feature a gap or that are slightly misaligned may be unsure about a treatment such as braces. If they are already worrying about what others might think of their smile, they do not necessarily want everyone to know they are having treatment to correct it. Veneers offer a solution that no one need know about unless the patient chooses to disclose that they have had them fitted.
Busy life
People who lead busy lives with lots of commitments such as work, family and socialising do not necessarily want to spend hours, days, weeks and months at the dentist to have treatment. Veneers can usually be fitted within just two appointments, which means that the patient can get on with their lives whilst enjoying a great new smile.
Though they will need to be replaced at some point, veneers can last for a long time. If they are well cared for with a good oral hygiene routine, they will not need to be changed for around 10 to 15 years.
