Dental Veneers Leppington
Do you have visible cracks in your teeth? Are they misshapen or worn down from grinding them in your sleep? Perhaps they are badly stained or chipped? If you lack confidence in the appearance of your smile, a solution is available in the form of veneers.
At Horizon Dental Care, we offer quality cosmetic and restorative dentistry to Leppington and South West Sydney. Call today and make an appointment to see how we can improve your smile and oral health.
What Are Veneers?
What Types of Problems Do Dental Veneers Fix?
Dental veneers are effective at correcting many types of problems with teeth, particularly cosmetic issues.
Veneers are ideal for fixing:
- Tooth discolouration due to root canal therapy, medications, excessive fluoride, injury (such as those in a childhood fall, car or sports accident) or large fillings.
- Staining that just won't budge no matter how many whitening treatments you have tried at home or at the dentist.
- Broken, cracked and chipped teeth.
- Teeth that are worn down from grinding (bruxism).
- Uneven or unusually shaped teeth.
- Misaligned teeth that don't fit with others in the jaw.
- Narrow teeth that create gaps in your smile, veneers can close the gaps.
What to Expect During a Dental Veneer Procedure
A dental veneer procedure is relatively quick compared with other cosmetic or restorative dentistry procedures. Unlike dental implants or crowns which can take multiple visits over a period of months, veneers can be finished in a few visits just days or weeks apart.
- Book a consultation with your dentist to get as much information as possible. Your dentist will discuss possible complications and let you know what veneers can achieve for your smile. X-rays and moulds are also done to aid in the preparation of the veneers.
- On your second visit, a local anesthetic will be applied and the tooth ground down in preparation for the application of a temporary veneer. Often the tooth will be significantly ground down past the enamel, this is irreversible and means you will require a veneer or crown for the life of the tooth.
- Your third visit for final veneer placement involves the veneers being shaped and adjusted before being cemented into place. This can take many hours and involves a deep and thorough clean of the tooth or teeth This helps to eliminate the risk of decay occurring between the tooth and veneer.
- At the second to last step, ultraviolet light is applied to harden and bind the adhesive between your tooth and the veneer.
- The tooth is cleaned of any residual dentistry cement and minor adjustments made to ensure the comfort of your bite and that they look great.
Most patients experience some tooth sensitivity in the two weeks following treatment. You may also experience some tenderness in the gums as they change to accommodate the veneers. Veneers can feel a little foreign in your mouth at first. Expect a period of adjustment while you get used to your new smile.
Should you experience excessive pain and discomfort, contact your dentist immediately. This could indicate an issue with the health of the tooth.
Quality Dentistry with Horizon Dental Care
Don't close your mouth in pictures or avoid smiling. If you live in Leppington or South West Sydney and dental veneers are high on your wish list, call Horizon Dental Care today.We offer a range of dentistry services at affordable prices. So you can improve your confidence and enjoy a great smile, without sacrificing on quality.
Horizon Dental Care
A Friendly Dental Team Headed By Local Dentists
Expert care by highly trained professionals that live in and know your community, our team offers continuity of care for you and your family. From infancy to your golden years, your Horizon Dental Care is invested in the lifetime of your smile.
Located in the new Leppington Village, you’ll find us on level one, accessible by lift or stairs. Ample parking is available on-site.
