Composite Veneers

If you have always wanted to improve your smile, and you want to avoid dental veneers, Composite Veneers are a great economical option that preserve the overall structure of your teeth.  There are 2 main kinds of veneers: porcelain and composite. As you’d expect from the name, porcelain veneers are custom made of porcelain to fit a thin shells that fit over the front of your existing teeth to improve their appearance. Composite veneers are often made from a tooth-colored resin, the same type of material used with tooth bonding.  It doesn’t take very long for a dentist to prepare your teeth for application of the veneers, and the application process is considered minimally invasive.

PROCESS

Dr. Astaraee will start the process by cleaning your teeth thoroughly and preparing them for the application.  He may have to remove a thin layer of your enamel to help the material stick to your teeth. Your teeth don’t need to be cut if minor changes to shape or color are needed.  

Before applying direct veneers, Dr. Astaraee will etch the enamel of your teeth to help with adhesion.  Next they’ll apply an adhesive glue to help the composite resin material stick to your teeth. Lastly, very thin layers of the composite material are added to the surface of your teeth.  Then we will “cure” or quickly harden the layers of the composite resin with a light.  You and Dr. Astaraee are able to pick the shade or color you want for your veneers. Your dentist can mix composite resin colors to make your veneers look natural. 

Then the composite veneers are built onto your teeth as an artist would create a sculpture. Afterward, Dr. Astaraee will clean up any stray edges and polish everything nicely.  Many people don’t need anesthesia during the process. But if you do, once the anesthesia wears off, you should be fine to return to work or other normal activities.