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Dental Veneers

What are Dental Veneers?

Dental Veneers are thin, custom-made shells placed by dentists on the front of the teeth to hide stained, chipped, and uneven teeth. Having damaged or discolored teeth can affect confidence or self-esteem for some people. Dental veneers can improve the appearance of the teeth. In many cases, they bring drastic cosmetic results. 

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Dental veneers are custom designed to help correcting dental damages, which include:

  • Decay

  • Stains and discoloration

  • Crookedness

  • Gaps and between the teeth

  • Chips and small missing pieces 

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​Types of Dental Veneers

There are two types of veneers: porcelain and resin-based composite. Lux Dental provides both options of porcelain and composite veneers.

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Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers are custom designed and hand fabricated by a dental laboratory. They are very thin and designed perfected to cover the surface of the teeth. 

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To fit porcelain veneers, a dentist will first remove some enamel and take an impression of the teeth to create a mold.

After this initial visit, they will send the mold to a laboratory that fabricates the custom-fit porcelain veneers. The dentist may place temporary veneers on the teeth while a person waits for the laboratory to make the permanent ones.

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At the next appointment, the dentist will test whether or not the veneers fit and are a good color, and they will make any adjustments as needed. Then, the dentist will bond the veneers to the teeth.

​Composite Veneers

To fit resin-based composite veneers, the dentist will start by cleaning, reshaping, and preparing the teeth. After they prepare the teeth, they will bond and sculpt the composite material, adjusting the color so that the veneers look natural in the person’s mouth.

 

Then, the dentist will use a light to dry and harden the composite material. Once the veneers have hardened, the dentist will smooth and polish them so that they look and feel like real teeth.

​Which type is the best type of Dental Veneers?

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Porcelain Veneers

  • More expensive

  • usually requires enamel removal

  • 2-3 appointments

  • last around 20 years

  • will not stain

  • less likely to chip or fracture

  • more difficult to fix

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Composite Veneers

  • Less expensive

  • may not require enamel removal

  • usually 1 appointment

  • last around 5 years

  • may stain over time

  • more likely to chip or break

  • easier to fix

Why Dental ​Veneers at Lux Dental?

The type of veneer a person chooses will depend on the budget, needs, and preferences. Lux Dental dentists can help guide to decide which type of dental veneers will work best for our patients.

 

If you’re considering getting veneers at Lux Dental clinic, we can help you. Our dentists have extensive experience in assessing patients’ suitability for veneers and delivering outstanding results. 

 

Our porcelain veneers are made in labs who specialize in the highest quality of dental porcelains. There is an art to matching your new veneers to your surrounding natural teeth. Both shapes and colours need careful consideration. We take the time to understand your smile goals and work closely with you to achieve your new smile.


If you have more questions regarding dental veneers, contact us or book online for a consultation.

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