Apr 22 2011
Veneers have become a popular way of restoring a bright and white shiny smile to your teeth – especially teeth that have stubborn stains or minor chips. The problem with veneers is the time they take to have fitted. For traditional veneers, you will require at least two visits to the dentist, sometimes more. Between [...]
Mar 09 2011
A veneer is a thin slice of any material that is used to cover another material. A typical use of veneers is in furniture trade where veneers of expensive timbers are used to cover cheaper timbers. In dentistry, a veneer is a thin piece of porcelain that is used to cover a tooth. Veneers have [...]
Feb 05 2011
Over the years, teeth are going to start to show some signs of wear. There may be little chips missing, your front teeth may develop a slightly serrated look, or your teeth may just look uneven. A traditional procedure was to apply a veneer to the tooth’s surface. These days, there are different types of [...]
Dec 17 2010
A popular trend now is to ask for Lumineers in preference to the traditional porcelain veneers. They are cheaper and can be fitted without the need for any major preparation work. However, Lumineers are not suitable for all people and patients should be guided by their dentist. Lumineers are wafer thin porcelain veneers that can [...]
Nov 24 2010
These days dentists and patients tend to opt for porcelain veneers when some repair work is indicated for a tooth. Before porcelain veneers came along, dentists had to do the work themselves with composite bonding materials. Many developed this into a real art form and, in a lot cases, were able to produce a finish [...]
Nov 20 2010
The use of veneers has become very popular in dental circles as an option for tooth restoration. However, veneers do require some preparation work first. The introduction of the prepless veneer, in other words a veneer that doesn’t require any major preparation, was hailed as a winner for all. That hasn’t always been the case [...]
Nov 03 2010
Most of us have no idea what our face is doing when we meet people. We think we are smiling, to someone else, it could look more like a grimace. Have you ever wondered why advertising companies use model that smile? They don’t just smile, they have an open smile that always shows a mouthful [...]
Oct 21 2010
ve·neer (v-nîr) n. A thin surface layer, as of finely grained wood, glued to a base of inferior material. Any of the thin layers glued together to make plywood. A decorative facing, as of brick. A deceptive, superficial show; a façade That’s the official definition of the term veneer according to the Free Dictionary. Definitions [...]
Sep 05 2010
As we grow older our teeth start to show the signs of use. Let’s face it, unless you’re someone who checks and double checks every mouthful of food that goes into your mouth, occasionally things get through that can damage teeth. Whether its an occasional soft drink, hard nuts or even the occasional piece of [...]
May 08 2010
Tooth damage can change your personality. It affects your smile so drastically that it can smash your confidence. Don’t let a mere tooth damage do that to you. Visit your dentist right away. Veneers are a great way to restore damaged teeth. They are thin layers of a material that is used to cover damaged [...]