Breakthroughs In Veneer Technology
If you have gaps in your smile, discoloration, or even broken teeth, you have more options than ever to rejuvenate your look. Veneers have been around for some time, but breakthroughs in veneer technology make them more visually appealing and more affordable than ever. As an extra bonus, you can get them applied faster than ever before.
Prepless Veneers
These veneers have many advantages for the dental patient. Unlike more traditional veneers, these require no removal of enamel. You teeth stay intact, so the procedure is reversible. They are also quite thin, approximately the thickness of two sheets of paper, so they look natural. They are also already a beautiful shade, so the color does not have to be applied after they are in your mouth. They look like your own teeth only better.
Another advantage of these veneers is that you can "try them on" before you decide to have them permanently attached. You are not forced to take a chance on whether you will like how they look. Once you commit to the procedure, the veneer can be created, attached, and polished in around fifteen minutes. They also cost about half the price of traditional veneers. The prepless veneer is a great choice for those who want to invest less money and effort while still getting a beautiful smile.
3-D Printing
3-D printing may be a better choice for those who can afford to wait a bit before investing in their cosmetic dental procedure. In the near future, your dentist may be employing this process to create new teeth, crowns, or veneers in very little time, right in the office. A new tooth can be printed in a little more than five minutes. The speed of the process is attractive, but the customization is even better. Your veneers, or new teeth, can be made to better replicate real teeth with natural grooves and slight irregularities. They will be almost impossible to tell from "natural" teeth.
If you have been waiting to try veneers, you now have several dental breakthroughs from which to choose. The prepless veneer is less invasive than older methods and will not harm your natural teeth. The 3-D printer is coming soon to a dentist near you. When that happens, you will be able to get veneers that are customized to your mouth in a matter of minutes. You have entered the golden age of dentistry, and your teeth will be the better for it.