Composite Veneers Armidale

Facts About Composite Veneers

What are Composite Veneers?

Composite veneers are an excellent aesthetic solution for a number of dental issues related to the appearance of the teeth. These veneers are made out of composite resin, and are directly applied over the teeth.

Composite veneers can be of two types; direct and indirect.

Direct veneers are those where composite resins are directly applied to the teeth by your dentist. The procedure is quick, and you can see the difference not long after a single session.

In indirect veneers, the veneers are prepared outside the patient’s mouth in a dental laboratory or the dental office and then fixed to the teeth with the help of an adhesive. These veneers are relatively stronger than the direct veneers.

When Do We Need Composite Veneers?

Composite veneers can be used if your teeth are:

Broken: You may have broken the edge of your tooth due to an accident or during an activity such as playing sport. The original shape of the tooth can be restored easily through composite veneers.
Discolouration: Teeth can lose their natural brightness as we age. In some individuals, the teeth have dark brown internal stains due to medicines. Composite veneers can be customised to match the shade of your neighbouring teeth or give you a brighter shade.
Worn out: Teeth wear down as they rub against each other while chewing and grinding food. Composite veneers can restore them back to their original shape and size.
Spaced out: When there are gaps in between the teeth, composite veneers can be applied to correct the issue.
Misaligned: Minor problems in the alignment of your teeth can be fixed with the help of composite veneers.

Simply put, composite veneers can rejuvenate your face and enhance your appearance.

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What Are The Advantages of Composite Veneers?

Composite veneers offer the following benefits:

Cost-effective: One of the biggest advantages of composite veneers is that they are less expensive when compared to porcelain veneers.
Minimally invasive: Composite veneers can be built up directly on the existing teeth without the removal of a lot of tooth structure. A very thin layer of the teeth is rubbed off to make the surface rough so that the composite material can adhere to the teeth.
Versatile: It can correct a number of cosmetic dental defects like short size, broken teeth and gaps in between the teeth.
Natural appearance: As composites are available in multiple shades, we can get a beautiful natural-looking veneer by application of the composite resin in layers.
Easy to repair: In comparison to porcelain veneers, composite veneers are easy to repair.

What Are The Disadvantages of Composite Veneers?

The drawbacks of composite veneers are:

These are of less strength when compared to porcelain veneers. Hence, composite veneers may chip quite often.
Composite veneers need frequent repairs or replacement.

How To Take Care and Maintain Composite Veneers?

Here are a few steps to ensure that your composite veneers are maintained in a healthy state:

Brush your teeth regularly at least twice a day. Electric toothbrushes can be used if you find them comfortable.
Floss your teeth ideally after each meal, or once a day at the very least.
Abstain from the use of abrasive toothpastes, as they may reduce the glossiness of the veneers. You should only use toothpastes that have been recommended by your dentist.
Professional dental cleaning is highly recommended to maintain good oral hygiene.
Avoid smoking to prevent your veneers from getting stained.
Consumption of coffee, tea or aerated drinks should be in moderation.
Avoid consumption of coloured foods or beverages like ketchup and wine as they can stain enamel.
Do not bite hard foods with the tip of your teeth.
Be careful while playing sports so as to avoid injury to your face, as this can damage your veneers as well.

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