What Are Veneers Veneers are new coverings for the fronts of your teeth. Veneers can improve your smile by altering the color, size, or shape of your front teeth. Who should get veneers? Veneers can correct many dental problems. You should talk with your dentist letting him know which things you dislike about your front teeth. The things most commonly corrected with veneers are: Teeth discolored from medication or age Front teeth that are worn or chipped Gaps and other spaces between teeth Slightly crooked teeth The Procedure Veneers may require 2or 3 office visits from start to finish. Your dentist first examines your teeth. He or she will then discuss what kind of veneers will be used. You and your dentist will choose the right veneer color for your new smile. Your teeth are then prepared for veneers. And the veneers are bonded to your teeth. Types of Veneers The There are a couple different types of veneers. One type of veneer is made of a plastic material which is shaped by your dentist and can be usually be done in a single visit. This type of veneer is less expensive than the other veneers and can be done usually in one visit. The disadvantage is that they are not as cosmetic as the other types of veneers and can stain easier. The second type of veneers are made by a laboratory and are thin translucent pieces of porcelain that are then cemented over your tooth by your dentist. This type of veneer requires that the front of your tooth be reduced so that after the porcelain is cemented to the tooth, the tooth s overall size does not change. These porcelain veneers are the most cosmetic and are very resistant to stain. The newest type of veneer is made of a special type of porcelain and can be made much thinner. The advantage to this type of veneer is that it requires no tooth reduction, so no need for an injection. The compromise is that since there is no tooth reduction the final tooth size is larger than the original tooth. These are very easy, painless veneers but are less cosmetic than the traditional veneers.
Steps for porcelain veneers Preparing Your Teeth If you are getting the traditional veneers your teeth will be filed down to make room for the porcelain veneer. If you are getting the new veneer you may require light adjustments. A mold of your teeth is then taken and sent to a lab to make your veneers. Before you leave the office, your dentist may apply temporary veneers. If you don t get temporary veneers, avoid cold foods and drinks. Your teeth may be more sensitive than usual. Between Visits Until your next visit, the dentist may tell you: Brush your teeth gently and avoid foods that are too cold. Avoid eating hard foods. They may loosen your temporary veneers. Bonding of Veneers Your dentist will fit the veneers on your teeth and check the color and overall appearance of the veneers before cementing them in place. Slight changes in veneer color can be made by varying the color of the cement. The surfaces of your teeth are then cleansed. The veneers are bonded to your teeth with a special cement that is hardened with a high-intensity light. Any excess cement is removed. Finished veneers should feel comfortable. Call Your Dentist If Your Veneers: Become uncomfortable Discolor or chip Loosen Caring for your Veneers If you care for your veneers well, they may last for years. The tips below may help. When Brushing Use a soft toothbrush and don t brush hard Avoid harsh tooth-pastes, which can harm your veneers. Clean around your gum line carefully. When Flossing Floss between all teeth at least once a day to remove plaque. Start flossing in one place, and work carefully around your mouth. When Eating Avoid foods and liquids that could stain your veneers, such as red wine, tea, coffee, and berries. Certain veneers are more prone to staining.
Be careful when eating hard foods. They can damage veneers Avoid Using Tobacco If you smoke, quit. Avoid chewing tobacco. Using Tobacco in any form can stain certain veneers. Follow-up Visits Veneers can help you have a better-looking smile. But be sure to practice good oral hygiene and have regular dental checkups. This will help keep your teeth and gums healthy.
牙齿贴面 (veneers) 美化你的微笑 1. 什么是牙齿贴面? 牙齿贴面是指通过改变前牙的颜色, 大小, 形态来达到美化前牙, 美化微笑的目的什么样的人要牙齿贴面? 牙齿贴面可以纠正很多口腔问题 与你的牙医交流, 告诉他你对自己前牙哪个方面最不喜欢 一下是一些常见的问题可以通过牙齿贴面解决的 : (1) 由于年龄或药物的原因引起的牙齿变色 (2) 前牙磨损或碎裂 (3) 宽大的牙齿间缝 (4) 牙齿的轻微拥挤 2. 牙齿贴面的治疗过程 牙齿贴面需要 2~3 次, 首先您的牙医会对你的口腔进行全面的检查, 分析并和你一起讨论最适合你的牙齿贴面, 然后是牙齿的准备, 取膜, 最后将牙齿贴面粘结在你的牙齿表面上 3. 牙齿贴面的种类 不同种类的牙齿贴面 : 一类是塑料型牙齿贴面 你的牙医一般一次完成, 比较便宜 但是他的缺点是容易引起色素沉着, 不美观 第二类是烤瓷贴面, 此种牙齿贴面需要由你的牙医对牙齿表面磨去一部分, 以便粘接上烤瓷后恢复牙齿的形态 它的优点在于更加美观逼真, 不容易有色素沉着 第三类是最新的一类烤瓷贴面, 使用的是特殊的瓷粉, 制作更薄的牙齿贴面 它的优点在于不用打针不用磨损牙齿, 痛苦小 而它的缺点在于贴面后的牙齿形态要比原来大一些, 美观程度欠佳 4. 制作烤瓷贴面的过程 牙体预备如果您已决定做烤瓷牙齿贴面了, 我们将会磨掉牙齿表面的一小部分, 然后取个该牙齿的模型, 再送到技工室进行加工制作 你离开诊所之前, 医生会为你制作一个临时的牙齿贴面 如果没有临时的牙齿贴面, 请您注意避免进食过凉的事物和水, 以防引起牙齿过敏 5. 就诊间隔中的注意事项 在您下次就诊之前, 请注意以下几点 : (1) 避免进食过冷的食物, 并且轻柔的刷牙
(2) 避免进食坚硬的事物, 否则会引起临时牙齿贴面的松动 6. 牙齿贴面的粘接 在粘接之前, 医生会将贴面放在牙齿上, 对贴面的颜色形态并进行评估 对于轻微的颜色差异, 我们可以使用不同颜色的粘结剂来达到颜色的统一 您认为满意后, 将烤瓷牙齿贴面坚固的粘接在备好的牙齿上 所使用的粘接剂, 通过高密度光的照射, 而变得坚硬 粘接后的牙齿贴面, 会让你感觉很舒服 7. 如果您的牙齿贴面出现下列情况, 请尽快与您的牙医联系 (1) 感觉不舒服 (2) 贴面变色或者碎裂 (3) 贴面松动 8. 牙齿贴面后的护理 对牙齿贴面护理的越好, 使用的时间就越长 以下几点贴士可能会有帮助 : (1) 刷牙时的护理 : 建议使用软毛牙刷, 请不要太过用力的刷牙 请避免使用粗颗粒牙膏, 牙膏中的颗粒会影响贴面的光洁度 请注意清洁您牙龈的位置 (2) 牙线的使用 : 建议您每天至少使用一次牙线, 这样可以清除牙齿间隙中的软垢 开始在一个位置练习使用牙线, 然后仔细的在每个位置使用牙线 (3) 关于饮食 尽量避免进食红酒, 茶, 咖啡, 梅子类食品, 因为他们可以引起牙齿贴面色素沉着 进食坚硬食物的时候, 要格外小心, 不要损坏牙齿贴面 (4) 远离烟草 建议您能够立即戒烟 避免咀嚼烟草, 任何烟草都会引起牙齿贴面的色素沉着 (5) 随诊牙齿贴面虽然可以美化你的微笑, 但是养成良好的口腔卫生习惯, 坚持定期的口腔检查, 可以帮助你保持健康的牙齿