Popular Misconceptions About Veneers

Veneers Can Replace a Tooth

The answer to this is no. Your veneer is placed over your tooth, so it won’t work if the tooth is missing. However, dentures or implants can be used to replace the teeth you’ve lost. Veneers will improve the appearance of your smile and are a form of cosmetic dentistry, and not restorative.

All Teeth are Eligible for Veneers

Not every tooth is going to be a good candidate for veneers. A small part of the tooth’s enamel has to be shaved away in order to make room for it. If your teeth are too worn down or decayed, then the veneer will not work. If you find this is the case, crowns may be a better solution for you.

Veneers Break Easily

Veneers are breakable, however, they are not easily breakable. Breaking your veneers would take a great deal of force, equivalent to that of biting through a bone. Your dentist will give you a list of things to avoid once you have veneers. Also, they do not stain as easily as most people believe. If you stick to brushing and flossing your teeth then you won’t have an issue.

Getting Veneers Causes Pain

This is totally untrue! During this procedure, the patient is anesthetized so there should be no pain or discomfort at all. You will be relaxed throughout the procedure and, if need be, will be given anti-inflammatories afterward.

If you have any questions about getting veneers, contact Friendly Dentistry today!