Smile Transformation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Veneers
If the only time you’ve heard the word “veneer” was in the context of your wooden furniture, you may be feeling a little confused. You haven’t stumbled into the wrong blog – they are actually an important tool in our smile design arsenal.
So, what are dental veneers, anyway? These coverings fit over the front of your teeth, concealing aesthetic imperfections like cracks, gaps, and discolouration. Your dentist will attach them directly to your teeth to create a seamlessly natural look. Usually, they’re made of porcelain or a resin composite, matching the ideal shade and shape of your teeth.
As long as you don’t have extensive cavities or tooth issues, a set of customised veneers can be your ticket to a red-carpet smile. After an in-depth consultation with your dentist at the Enamel Clinic to understand your smile goals and assess your current dental status, we’ll advise you whether veneers are right for you. We’ll take x-rays and scans of your mouth to give us the clearest picture and determine the best way forward for you. If you’re ready to embark on this exciting aesthetic adventure, it’s time to begin your veneer journey.
What to Expect: Navigating Your Veneer Vision
Step 1: Capturing the Blueprint for Custom Veneers
At your first consultation, your dentist will help you determine your desired outcome and create a 3D model that will become the foundation of everything that follows. Say goodbye to the unpleasant process of making a physical impression and mold. At Enamel Clinic, we create a digital model of your mouth by taking digital photographs and measurements of your teeth and gums.
Your dentist will work with you to adapt and refine this model with all the proposed changes to achieve your ideal smile. This includes choosing just the right colour for a natural-looking, dazzling smile. You don’t have to go for a full mouth of veneers if it’s not necessary; you can choose to do a single tooth if that’s all that’s required. Your unique set of veneers will be created in a laboratory, ensuring the necessary level of precision.
Step 2: Creating the Canvas: Preparing Your Teeth
For the most seamless veneer installation, your dentist must remove a thin layer of your enamel. This creates just enough space for the veneers to sit flush with your gum line, preventing a false-looking or awkward smile later. This process is minimally invasive, but it’s often done under a local anaesthetic or with a gentle sedative to prevent any discomfort.
Veneers don’t damage your teeth, but they also don’t protect them from natural decay. As always, it is important to brush and floss regularly to maintain good oral hygiene. Regular visits to your dentist for general cleaning will ensure you can enjoy your radiant smile for the long term.
Step 3: Tailoring Your Smile with Expert Fitting & Adjustments
Once your veneers have been created, it’s time for another dental consultation. Your dentist will ensure that your veneers are correct, check your bite, and make any final adjustments that are required. At Enamel Clinic, we prefer high-quality porcelain veneers for their long-lasting and stain-resistant qualities. Once we are satisfied that the veneers are correct, it’s time for the big moment: applying them to your teeth.
Step 4: It’s Time for a Brand New Smile
Placing your new dental veneers onto your teeth is a simple process. Your dentist will use a strong dental glue to fix the veneers in place, ensuring that the alignment is correct before curing it and allowing it to set. Any excess glue will be cleaned off, and your veneers given a buff if necessary.
With our Digital Smile Design process, your veneers will be perfectly fitted to your mouth and your dental and aesthetic needs. There is no downtime after your veneers have been placed. You can get back to your life straight away and even eat without having to wait. Smile! Your whole dental look has just been revolutionised. This entire process takes about three weeks, from the first consultation to your whole new look.
Get the Smile of Your Dreams at Enamel Clinic
A smile is as much a source of joy as a sign of one, but feeling self-conscious about it will put a damper on even the happiest moments. Fortunately, modern dentistry has come to the rescue. Veneers can be a game-changer for anyone who wants to brighten their smile. Over the course of just two appointments, you can revolutionise your look and bring that effortless confidence back to your smile.
At Enamel Clinic, we know how important a smile can be. That’s why our team has dedicated itself to becoming experts in smile design, working with each patient to develop their own personal tailored smile solution. Book a consultation or speak to your dentist at your next checkup about whether veneers might be right for you.
