Dental Restoration Trends

Dental veneers are porcelain or plastic laminates bonded to the surface of the tooth to cover worn or damaged tooth enamel, chips or cracks, uneven tooth alignment and gaps, or improve its worn appearance or hide discolorations. They make perfectly shaped and aligned teeth look natural as you smile brightly. It is also possible that the use of more invasive tooth preparation be avoided, as veneers require little tooth reshaping when bonded to the tooth, it being made of very thin materials. They are durable and could last for up to 15 years just by regular brushing and dental check ups.

A most common cosmetic dentistry procedure, bleaching, brightens teeth that are stained or discolored. Being porous, teeth are not stain resistant and, smoking, food, drink or poor oral hygiene cause discoloration, and no amount of brushing can remove the dullness brought about by these elements.

A dentist can perform a safe and effective whitening procedure in 45 minutes and after the procedure the patient will experience tooth sensitivity.

The whitening results may last up to 6 months or more. For longer results, avoid colored food and drinks for about a week. Use of straw in drinking coffee and tea may help to avoid staining.