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Dental veneers have made it possible to beautify an otherwise unpresentable set of teeth. Thank goodness for veneers, teeth have never been so beautiful and enhanced. These thin layers of porcelain are made to fit the teeth’s front surface. It can conceal stains, close teeth gaps, and straighten crooked teeth. Two main types of material are used for a veneer: composite veneer, which can be directly placed, and dental porcelain, which can only be indirectly done. A California dentist by the name of Charles Pincus invented veneers. The first veneers, which were used to temporarily alter the appearance of actors’ teeth, were held on by denture adhesive which made it easily fall off. In 1982, research conducted by Simonsen and Calamia found that hydrofluoric acid can be engraved in porcelain and that composite resins and porcelain can be bonded, introducing the possibility of permanently holding veneers on the tooth’s surface. Preparations are needed before veneers are placed on the teeth. A bit of outer enamel from the tooth need to be removed so that the veneer can be permanently bonded on the tooth; the amount of enamel should be equal to the thickness of the veneer. An anesthetic in the form of an injection will ease the discomfort. The dentist will then follow the shape of the tooth using an “impression”, matching the shade of the surrounding teeth. Procedures for Las Vegas veneers require at least two visits to the dentist. The first visit is for tooth preparation, and the second is for the fitting. Veneers are placed using a special adhesive to firmly hold it in place on the tooth. Veneers can last for 10 years or more but may require replacement due to chipping or breaking, just like the teeth. To maintain Las Vegas veneers, avoid biting your two front teeth unto hard food as this may cause them to chip and break. Foods and beverages that may cause stain and discoloration should be kept to a minimum. Using a night guard or splint when sleeping will help protect lower teeth from grinding on the enamel. Just like natural teeth, Las Vegas veneers should be taken good care of. Visit a dentist regularly to keep those veneers shining and fulfilling its purpose. Veneers are meant to enhance teeth, not cause further problems to it.
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