Who should not consider veneers?
Patients must have fairly sound tooth structure. Persons who are not good candidates for veneers include those with: • periodontal disease • teeth that are severely broken down • little or no enamel remaining Porcelain veneers can fracture on their edges if you clench or grind your teeth a lot. Persons with Bruxism should definitely wear a night guard while sleeping. Veneers will not last as long for these patients. What happens during the procedure? 1, 2, 3 Persons will require 2 or 3 appointments to have a veneer inserted. • The first appointment may consist of an initial consultation. The consultation includes an evaluation of the present conditions, a visual examination, and sometimes X-rays. Some dentists take color photographs to show other patients or colleagues the “before-and-after” results of this procedure. • During the second appointment (lasting 1-2 hours) the teeth are prepared by essentially sanding off a small amount of enamel, making a mold of the tooth and sending it
