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Veneers West Palm Beach | Do Veneers Destroy Your Natural Teeth?

One of the most popular questions when it comes to veneers is – ‘Do veneers ruin your teeth?’. If you’re on the same page, the answer is ‘No, it does not ruin your natural teeth.’ Veneers West Palm Beach are a shell-shaped ceramic tooth that is infused over your real tooth to enhance its appearance by giving it a different shade, size, or shape. It is often used at the front part of your teeth and it is normally made of porcelain or composite resin materials.

Veneers Enhance Your Teeth Rather Than Ruin It

Uses of Veneers

Veneers are a popular solution in cosmetic dentistry. It is normally used to change the positioning of your teeth, create a uniform tooth surface or textures, cover dark colors, stains, or blemishes, as well as, cover root canal access holes. Veneers are also used to cover minor fractures and cracks. However, the most common reason why people use veneers is that they want to restore worn-out, eroded, or decayed tooth, and to close the gaps between the teeth.

How Much Enamel is Removed?

A veneer procedure starts by removing a part of your tooth’s enamel. Your dentist will drill out about ½ mm of enamel – the amount approximately equal to your veneer. However, before the veneer procedure begins, your cosmetic dentist will have to take an x-ray of your teeth’s structure and conduct a thorough examination of whether placing a veneer is feasible or not. Additionally, before any drilling or removal of enamel can be had, your dentist will first make an impression or model of your tooth for you to see what your tooth will look like after the procedure.

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Will Veneers West Palm Beach Ruin Your Tooth?

For as long as your cosmetic dentist underwent proper training and has a lot of experience, your natural tooth will not be ruin by the veneer procedure. Talk to an expert at Ferber Dental Group.