Dental Laminate Veneers

Dental laminates are one of the solutions that a dentist may use to change the appearance of the teeth so that it will acquire a lighter color than the previous or to cover the spaces between the teeth, giving a better appearance of the mouth and teeth in general, which is one of the ways to get a Hollywood smile, the expected age of veneers is a out 7 to 15 years depending on the patient's care of his teeth and cleanliness.

Dental laminate is not suitable for all people, dentists usually rely on the primary evaluation of teeth, then they either uses dental laminates or they finds another solution. For example, in some cases, the patient may need to install orthodontics for a period prior to the installation of the dental laminate to correct the dental alignment.

It takes approximately 3 days with 3 visits to install dental laminate.

Some people may use dental laminate because of one of the following:

• Attractive and natural appearance of teeth.
• Dental laminate can resist dyes that may change color.
• Gums can tolerate dental laminate that made by porcelain.

         Visiting a dentist and preparing a treatment plan is one of the most important things to do before installing dental laminate. In some cases, the patient may need other preparatory procedures such as cleaning the teeth, removing cavities or other things that the dentist can evaluate.

         In addition, dentists now have methods available to help patients to choose the most appropriate color depending on the face and skin in general. This is done by designing the patient's smile through a computer-specific program, making a template that the patient can experience and take advice from those whom he trusts to make the right decision and to be familiar with the new teeth look.

Veneers may give desirable look of mouth and face in general, but may include some problems and complications that may be suffered by the patient, including:

• Bleeding and redness of the gums.
• Dental pigmentation due to the remains of adhesive material between the teeth.
• The possibility of veneer’s falling due to incorrect installation.
• Bad breath.
• Tooth decay due to the accumulation of bacteria under the veneers in the absence of good adhesion.
• Inability to get rid of veneers.
• Dental laminate is not suitable for people with dental gnash problems; for high probability of veneer breakage due to pressure.

The installation steps of veneers include the following:

1. In the first visit, the dentist evaluates the condition of the patient's teeth and examines the possibility of having dental laminate on the teeth.
2. In the second visit, prepare the teeth by scraping the upper layer (enamel) of the teeth with a maximum of 0.5 mm; to fix the veneers.
3. The third visit is a rehearsal for the experience of the veneers and their adjustment with the teeth.
4. In the fourth visit, the installation of veneers on the teeth using special adhesive material.

Veneers' installation takes almost 4 days.

          After veneers installation, the patient must take good care of his teeth and maintain them from any possible damage through the known health habits, using toothpaste and brush for daily cleaning, rinsing using different types of mouth wash or that may be recommended by the dentist and use a floss to clean the remnants of food that may be stuck in the spaces between the teeth.

        It is recommended to check with your dentist periodically every 6 months; to check for dental decays and allow for early detection of dental decay before it destroys the teeth. These tips can prolong the age of natural teeth or dental crowns that have been installed, and keep your teeth in good health for the longest possible period.