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Procedures |
Veneers
There's no reason to
put up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth that are
stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today a veneer placed on
top of your teeth can correct nature's mistake or the
results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile.
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Before Veneers
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After Veneers
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Veneers are thin, custom-made shells
crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the
front side of teeth. They're made by a dental technician,
usually in a dental lab, working from a model provided by
your dentist.
You should know that this is usually
an irreversible process, because it's necessary to remove a
small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the
shell.
Your dentist may recommend that you
avoid some foods and beverages that may stain or discolor
your veneers such as coffee, tea or red wine. Sometimes a
veneer might chip or fracture. But for many people the
results are more than worth it.
If you have any questions about
veneers ask your dentist.
Some information provided by the ADA, American
Dental Association,
www.ada.org
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