What is dental veneer for? Everything you need to know about dental veneers.

Our teeth are always damaged by various factors. Decay, fracture or aging are all factors that cause damage to teeth. Most of these damages are caused by the lack of effective health care and in other cases genetic and hereditary factors that cause tooth decay. In dentistry, **dental veneers** are used for teeth that cannot be repaired or the level of tooth decay is such that it cannot be repaired and filled. These veneers, which are called dental crowns in English, are actually a type of dental prosthesis that replaces the crown of a damaged tooth due to deep decay and covers the entire tooth like a cap and restores the appearance and strength of damaged teeth. **Dental crown** is one of the most common and optimal dental services that replaces the dental crown, which is actually similar to a white cap or crown similar to a natural tooth with restorative and aesthetic treatment goals that is attached to the original teeth. This fixed prosthesis must be molded by a dentist. **Applications of dental veneers** Covering the teeth of adults and children is used for the following purposes: - Giving a second chance to teeth that are about to be lost due to fracture and deep decay. - Protection of teeth with stretched nerves. - Protection of decayed teeth in order to prevent irreparable fractures or large cracks. - Covering misshapen teeth or teeth that have a lot of discoloration. - Keeping the crown connected to the tooth (bridge). - Covering dental implants. - Correcting the smile design. - Child milk tooth frame and protection of decayed teeth. **An example of veneers done at the dental center of Dr. Parisa Poriya Valley (Parisa Dent):** **What are the benefits of dental veneers?** As one of the most useful dental treatment options, dental veneers have many advantages: - Similarity to original teeth and clear and natural appearance. - Resistance to dyeability. - Long life and high resistance of teeth against abrasion. - Repairing minor teeth problems and removing surface defects. - Suitable replacement for teeth that are about to be lost and last for several years. - Helping to chew food and maintain tooth anatomy. **What are the disadvantages of dental veneers?** Despite the many advantages of dental veneers, they have disadvantages that are mentioned: - Sometimes after some time the covers are damaged and must be repaired or replaced. - Some decayed tooth shavings are needed for molding and gluing. - In the absence of necessary health care workers, there is a possibility of dental sensitivity. **Types of dental veneers for beauty** There are different types of dental veneers depending on the materials they are made of, which include: - Full metal cover (the oldest type of covers) - Metal-ceramic coating - Full ceramic coating (newer type and better application) **What is the durability and life of dental veneers?** The durability of dental veneers is between 10 and 15 years; Of course, subject to following the dentist's care instructions and not forgetting oral hygiene. If the care instructions are followed correctly, the durability and life of the dental veneer will increase. **Steps of tooth veneer** - **first visit and examination** For the first visit, the dentist will detect the level of caries, infection or the need for root canal treatment by observing the OPG or dental x-ray. The important point is that any decay, empty tooth and damage must be removed before installing the crown. - **Tooth preparation for tooth veneer** In the next step, the dentist anesthetizes the tooth and scrapes it to prepare for the installation of the crown. Then it's time to mold with paste and the dentist chooses a color that has the closest match to the color of the original tooth. In the next step, the coating and molds are sent to the laboratory to be prepared within a week. - **gluing the cover** In the second session, after preparing the veneer and returning from the laboratory, a new permanent veneer is attached. **Is dental veneer necessary?** Dental veneers are a protection to protect your teeth from possible damage and veneers are usually used for denervated and filled, decayed or broken teeth and if not used, they can cause permanent tooth loss. **Care after dental veneers** 1. Brush your teeth regularly 2. Use dental floss and mouthwash 3. Take care of your oral hygiene completely 4. Avoid chewing hard foods such as the bottom of the pot **Answers to your frequently asked questions about dental veneers** **Are dental veneers harmful?** Dental veneers, if used in the right conditions, are very useful and will not cause any harm. **Is dental veneer good or not?** Dental crowns are great for protecting damaged, denervated, filled, and broken teeth. **How long does dental crown last?** The duration of dental veneers depends on the number, type and speed of the laboratory, and on average it lasts between one week and ten days. At the dental center of Dr. Parisa Pourai Veli, we have tried to provide you with the best quality veneers in the shortest possible time using the services of the best laboratories in Tehran. **How many years and how long does dental veneer last?** The durability of dental veneers depends on the type, the amount of pressure, and care varies from person to person, but the lifespan of the veneer is on average between 10 and 15. **How many sessions does tooth veneer last?** Usually, the tooth veneer process requires about 2 visits. **Who cannot use dental veneers?** People whose dental cracks are deep and have reached the root cannot use dental veneers. Teeth with damaged roots and deep decay are not suitable candidates. If you want to know whether dental veneers are suitable for you or not, you should consult a dentist. In order to get a free consultation with the dental center of Dr. Parisa Pourai Veli, you can call 09108084035 or 02144084504 in addition to the online chat system. 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