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Oct
Do Dental Veneers Ruin Your Natural Teeth?
If you need to improve your chipped, discolored, or gapped teeth, consider cosmetic dental veneers in Burbank, California. Porcelain veneers are a significant investment, so it’s natural to ask some questions. For instance, do veneers damage your teeth?
Dr. Bostani’s Advanced Dental is the premier destination for porcelain veneer placement and is happy to help you feel comfortable before your treatment. Stick around to learn more about veneers, including their safety and how to maintain them for lasting results.
How do dental veneers enhance teeth?
Are you unhappy with the smile you see in your old photos or in the mirror? It takes a single cosmetic flaw to mar your smile. However, we can craft dental veneers for a single tooth or an entire set of teeth. Porcelain veneers can enhance several dental flaws, including chipped, uneven, and stubbornly discolored teeth. Whatever the dental imperfection, your treatment starts with a consultation. We’ll examine your teeth to ensure veneers are suitable for your dental flaws.
Before placing veneers, the dentist will remove about 0.5mm of the enamel. This step ensures your veneers fit seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. Otherwise, placing your veneers without any tooth preparation may result in a bulky or unnatural appearance. After tooth preparation, we take digital scans of your teeth to guide our dental lab in handcrafting veneers that match the exact specifications of your teeth.
The final process of your smile enhancement journey is to bond your veneers to your teeth. Every flaw will disappear, and now you can smile confidently from ear to ear because you have nothing to hide in your teeth.
So, do dental veneers damage teeth?
The simple answer is no. Dental veneers don’t cause tooth damage if placed by an experienced cosmetic dentist. In fact, dental veneers may strengthen your teeth in some cases. For instance, when we place veneers on cracked, worn-down, or chipped teeth, we repair the tooth and prevent further damage.
The common concern for many patients is the amount of enamel shaved down. During your tooth preparation, we’ll only remove a microscopic amount of the enamel, leaving the healthy structure intact. Enamel removal shouldn’t be a concern when done expertly. However, there’s no going back once you’ve committed to veneers. The removed enamel will never grow back, so you’ll need to wear veneers or other restorations for the rest of your life.
Before & After Results
Veneer Case #3
This patient had disproportionately larger front teeth and gaps along all 6 upper front teeth. Veneers help to reshape teeth to the correct proportions as well as help close spaces. A total of 8 veneers were done on the uppers to get the perfect smile. He later said we “Changed his life!!”
Veneer Case #2
This patient wanted to straighten his front teeth and close the small open bite that he had. A set of 6 veneers were done for the front teeth to straighten and close the front open bite. Group function/guidance was kept in this case. The results were incredible and imperceivable from natural teeth.
Combination Case of Orthodontics, Implants & Veneers
This patient case was a combination of Orthodontics, Implants, and finally Veneers and Implant crowns. Orthodontics was used to create the natural space of two missing front teeth. Two implants were placed at the time orthodontics finished. And finally, porcelain restorations (veneers and crowns) were done to complete the smile. The patient said “This was the smile he always dreamed of”
Veneer Case #1
In this case, my patient knew his smile needed improvement. As he described it, his teeth left a gap when he smiled. Overall, his teeth were somewhat short, and they tilted inward. With minimal preparations, I added veneers that lengthened his front 8 teeth to the correct height/width and proclined them to remove the ‘inward’ look.
Can porcelain veneers develop decay?
The rumor is true—dental veneers can’t develop cavities. But still, you need to maintain optimal oral hygiene to protect the tooth underneath. Otherwise, it may develop decay.
Caring for your veneers is simple.
- Brush and floss your teeth daily
- Adhere to your six-month dental check-ups and cleanings
- Keep an eye on what you eat
- Only use your teeth to chew food
- Wear a customized mouthguard if you grind your teeth
When porcelain veneers are well-maintained, they can last well over a decade! Isn’t this a fantastic investment in your smile and confidence? We think so!
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Dr. Payam Bostani and his team have helped countless patients achieve confident-looking smiles with porcelain veneers. Please don’t take our word for it! Visit our smile gallery to see the amazing transformations we’ve achieved with veneers. We’d love to enhance your smile, too. Call us at (818) 918-5533, and we’ll get you scheduled.
Dr. Payam P. Bostani, DDS, is a highly experienced and compassionate dentist serving the Burbank, Glendale, and San Fernando Valley communities. A graduate of UCLA School of Dentistry, he has advanced training in esthetic dentistry, orthodontics, and dental implants, including a fellowship with the International Academy of Dental Implantology. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Bostani is a member of prestigious organizations like the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontics. He is renowned for his gentle approach and commitment to providing cutting-edge care in a welcoming, family-friendly environment, making patients feel comfortable and well-informed.
