Dental veneers were originally created by a cosmetic dentist in California, USA. The dentist originally used an adhesive that was nowhere near as strong as the one used nowadays and after a short while they fell off. Nowadays Oxford dentists use modern bonding adhesives which can last up to an impressive 30 years. Before veneers the only option was to cover the tooth with a crown.
A veneer is basically a thin layer of material (usually porcelain) that is bonded to the surface of a tooth that is either misaligned or chipped. A standard veneer will only be two to three millimetres thick and your Oxford dentist will make sure it is the exact colour of your existing teeth so that it does not stand out.
If you have unsightly gaps between your teeth, broken teeth, poorly shaped teeth, crooked teeth or chipped teeth then veneers could dramatically improve your smile. They are a much better alternative to having to wear painful braces for 12 - 24 months. In some circumstances they are used to treat discoloured teeth. The porcelain material of the veneers is very strong and very resistant to staining from food and drink.
Having the veneers applied onto your teeth by an Oxford dentist is a painless experience and after the initial consultation your veneers will be produced at the dental laboratory using the mould the dentist took of your teeth. The laboratory can turn the veneers around in just a two week timeframe and they will then be applied at your cosmetic dentistry oxford. This means you will see the results after only two weeks as opposed to dental implants which can take up to 6 months of treatment.
After treatment your Oxford dentist will provide you with advice on how to look after and maintain your veneers. If you take care of them it can extend the life of a veneer by up to five years. There are things you should avoid to maintain them for example chewing on very hard materials and things you should do for example brushing them twice a day. Veneers are so popular because the results are amazing; they can totally transform a patient’s smile and the procedure is painless which puts patients at ease.