How to Get Dental Veneers to Whiten Teeth
Dental veneers, also known as dental porcelain laminates or porcelain veneers, are a thin, custom-made shell of material that looks like a tooth. They are placed over the real teeth to improve your appearance and occasionally to protect a damaged tooth. Dental veneers are commonly used to make your teeth appear more white and the following steps will show how this is done.
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Ensure that your teeth will not respond to a tooth-whitening system. Teeth may become permanently discolored from excess fluoride, tetracycline or other drugs.
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Select the desired material for the veneer. Porcelain usually will be the preferred choice if your primary goal is teeth whitening. This material resembles a real tooth most closely and is the best for stain resistance.
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Use veneers to conceal an overall discoloration. Veneers are applied to all of your visible teeth. You have a greater choice of shade with this option because you don't have to match the shade of the veneers to your existing teeth.
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Get a veneer for an individual tooth that is permanently discolored. This is most commonly the result of a root canal or a large resin filling. The color of the veneer must be very carefully matched to the surrounding teeth.
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Follow your dentist's recommendation on stain-causing foods and beverages. Even with porcelain veneers, you may need to avoid drinks such as coffee, red wine and tea. You may continue your usual oral hygiene practices regarding brushing and flossing because veneers do not require any special treatment in this area.
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