The goal of veneering teeth is to be as conservative as possible. While some tooth structure is altered, it is replaced with porcelain. If planned and bonded well, it should last a very long time. A crown covers the entire tooth, all the way around (360°), while a veneer is usually just the... more
Do teeth get shaved for veneers?
I have a small space between my two front teeth. I wore braces for a while and now the space has come back open. The orthodontist told me that I might need to get it bonded, and referred me to a dentist who performs that.
My insurance will not pay for the two veneers that I need. The dentist told me that I could get something like a veneer, but not a crown. He would shave down only 20% of the teeth then put a thin layer of porcelain over my teeth. What is this? I am getting confused as it sounds like a crown to me. Please help!
5 answers to “Do teeth get shaved for veneers?”
A: Yes...and No... it depends
Veneers are very conservative. I always explain to people that we'll (ATLANTA DENTAL SPA) only remove tooth structure where we need to. For instance, if a tooth is already bulky- you wouldn't want to add more bulk to it, right??! (i.e. the thickness of the veneer). It is important to realize that the more... more
A: Most times using porcelain veneers does require minimal tooth reduction.
Unfortunately most of the time a porcelain veneer will require some tooth reduction. By far it is one of the most conservative procedures we do when fabricating restorations made of porcelain. The reason for this is because if we just added porcelain to the front of your tooth without first... more
A: Sounds like a partial veneer
It is difficult to say what the dentist is referring to without seeing you. However it sounds as though the dentist will be placing veneers. The term veneer refers to the placement (through the process of bonding) of thin porcelain over natural teeth. This applies even if only a small portion of the... more
A: Options for space between teeth
If you had braces and a space reopened, there may be factors why this "rebound" happened. Before bonding or veneers are placed the underlying cause for this space opening should be found. Is it a low frenum attachment? Is your bite in the way your lower teeth hit the upper teeth? Was a retainer... more
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