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Veneers are very thin shells

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that are bonded

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to the front of your teeth

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to enhance the beauty of your smile.

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Each veneer is custom

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made to fit your tooth

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and improve your smiles appearance.

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Your dentist may recommend

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dental veneers

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to correct several types

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of smile imperfections,

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such as closing gaps

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between teeth,

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improving a misshapen tooth,

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correcting slightly

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crooked teeth,

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restoring a tooth

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that is broken or worn down,

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or lightning teeth

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that are severely stained.

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Depending on your needs,

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your dentist may recommend veneers

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for just one tooth or for several teeth.

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Dental veneers can be made

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from a few different types of materials.

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The most common are porcelain

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and composite.

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Porcelain veneers are an excellent choice

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for enhancing your smile,

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because the color

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and translucence of the porcelain

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is a great match

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for the natural appearance

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of tooth enamel.

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Porcelain is also stain resistant.

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Resin veneers can be matched

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with your natural tooth color as well.

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As part of your consultation,

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your dentist will help you determine

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which material is best

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suited to your goals and needs.

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The process for getting veneers

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typically requires

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two visits to the dentist.

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During the first appointment,

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your dentist may need to slightly reshape

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the tooth enamel to allow

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for the thickness of the veneer.

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Your dentist will

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then take molds

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and impressions of the tooth,

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which are then

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sent to a dental laboratory

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so your permanent veneers

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can be fabricated.

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In the meantime,

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your dentist will place

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temporary veneers to protect your teeth.

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Once your

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permanent veneers have been custom

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made by the dental laboratory

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and sent back to your dentist's office,

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you will return

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for your second appointment.

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During this visit,

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your dentist will place

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each veneer on the tooth

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and make sure it fits correctly.

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If needed,

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your dentist

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will make adjustments to improve the fit

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and appearance of the veneer.

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Once the veneers are properly fitted,

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they are bonded in place

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with the dental cement.

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With your new veneers in place,

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you may experience some discomfort

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or tooth sensitivity.

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This often subsides within a few days,

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and you can take over-the-counter

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pain medication,

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as recommended by your dentist,

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to manage any discomfort.

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If the discomfort persists,

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contact your dentist.

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You should also contact your dentist

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if your veneers feel too tall,

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or if you would like

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any other adjustments made.

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To ensure

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your custom veneers last

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for many years to come,

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you should avoid biting

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directly on hard foods

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like ice or hard candies.

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You should also avoid chewing

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on other items like pens,

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as this can damage your veneers.

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If you grind your teeth,

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your dentist may recommend

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a night guard

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to protect your teeth

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and veneers from the effects

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of grinding and clenching.

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With proper care and good dental hygiene,

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your dental veneers can last for years

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and keep your smile beautiful.

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If you would like to learn

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more about veneers and find out

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whether they are right

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for enhancing your smiles appearance,

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please contact your dentist today.