Veneers and contact-lens veneers in Jataí

What it is

Veneers are thin shells, made of porcelain or composite resin, placed on the front of a tooth to change its color, shape and size. "Contact-lens veneers" is the popular name for very thin veneers.

With composite resin, the work is done directly in the mouth, at the practice. With porcelain, the piece is made in a laboratory and then bonded to the tooth. Which option is better depends on your tooth, your bite and the result you want, and Dr. Brenda explains the differences during the evaluation.

Who it is for

• People with darkened teeth that whitening does not resolve.
• People with small, worn or chipped teeth, or gaps between them.
• People who are not happy with the shape or apparent alignment of their front teeth.
• Please note: not everyone is a candidate. Gum health, the bite and any habit of grinding the teeth need to be evaluated first.

How it is done

1. Evaluation with an exam, photos and a conversation about what bothers you.
2. Planning: Dr. Brenda shows the plan and you take part in the decisions.
3. Preparing the tooth, when indicated. In some cases only a small amount of tooth is reshaped, in others almost none.
4. Making the veneer: in resin directly in the mouth, or in porcelain made in a laboratory.
5. Bonding, bite adjustment and care instructions.

What to expect

The number of visits varies with the material and your case.

Results vary from person to person. Dr. Brenda does not promise a smile identical to anyone else's: the aim is a smile that suits your face and what you want.

Aftercare

• Keep up with brushing and flossing.
• Avoid biting hard objects, such as pens and ice.
• If you grind your teeth, you may need a protective night guard.
• Return for check-ups at the intervals agreed.

Questions