An illustrated guide outlining the process involved in making and placing porcelain veneers (conventional and ultra-thins), with details about what each step is like or means for you the dental patient.
Yes,the dentist must shave your enamel for porcelain orcomposite veneers. Enamel is the hard, white outer layer of your tooth. Getting shaved teeth for veneers is a permanent process because enamel can't regrow—once enamel is removed, it's gone forever. What happens to veneers after 10 years?
Can you see before and after pictures and testimonial letters of people who have had similar treatment in the past? Does the dentist have imaging or presentation devices to help demonstrate how the procedure is done, and what results might be expected? If the answer is no to these questions,...
Will you need a mouth guard after the treatment? Is there special care involved for the crown or veneer? What are your other options (i.e., bridges, dentures, and implants)? How long does the dentist expect the crown or veneer material to last before replacement?