Brae-Moor, Dunedin Florida Veneers – Who They Suit

Who Veneers in Brae-Moor, Dunedin Suit

Veneers in Brae-Moor, Dunedin suit front teeth that are stained or chipped when enough enamel remains. So protect the porcelain with daily brushing, and skip ice and sudden hot-to-cold drinks.

We look at the tooth before we plan porcelain. The dentist will look at your case first. Because bonding needs enamel, a tooth with deep decay often needs another fix. Then a crown may be the stronger plan. For example, a small chip can take a bonded repair with tooth-colored composite fillings.

Gums come next in the exam. When gums are swollen, we treat that before front-tooth work. After the gums are calm, shade is easier to judge. Whitening of the other teeth sometimes comes first. Then the shell can match that brighter shade.

Enamel and Bite for Veneers in Brae-Moor, Dunedin

We also watch the bite. If you clench at night, a thin edge can chip. We can still plan veneers, and a night guard often joins the plan. When teeth are crowded, clear correct orthodontics may come before any shell. Dr. Theresa Rodeghero, DMD, leads our Clearwater office. Her focus is holistic, so we look at the whole mouth.

Homes in Brae-Moor, Dunedin sit in hot months and long hours of cold indoor air. That swing can make a tooth ache if enamel is thin or a root is bare. So we ask about sensitivity before we reduce any enamel.

Deep cracks need a closer look. A tooth that already had a root canal needs one too. Because a shell only covers the front face, a cracked tooth may need more than veneers. Our office is in downtown Clearwater, south of Brae-Moor, Dunedin, Florida.

Steps We Use for Veneers in Brae-Moor, Dunedin

So the first visit is an exam. We check the teeth and the gums, and we watch how the bite hits. Then we take digital x-rays when we need to see under the enamel. An intra-oral camera shows the same edges we see. After that, we talk about how many teeth and what shade.

Traditional porcelain veneers need us to remove a thin layer of enamel so the shell sits flush. How much we remove depends on the tooth. Then the dentist will look at your case first and explain that amount. After the prep, we scan or take an impression and place a temporary cover. A lab makes the porcelain. Because that work takes lab time, the plan is more than one visit.

Some teeth can take a thinner prep when we are only adding length. But the enamel position has to allow that. We only choose that path after we see the tooth. So the exam decides the path.

At the bonding visit we try the shells in and check the bite and the color. Then we bond them with dental cement, adjust high spots and polish the edges. Some teeth are tender to cold for a short time. How long that lasts depends on your case.

Cost follows the plan. Because it depends on how many teeth and on the lab work. We write the quote out line by line so you can see each item.

Shade and Limits for Veneers in Brae-Moor, Dunedin

For Veneers in Brae-Moor, Dunedin, we check shade in daylight and again under the operatory light. So we use both lights before the shade is set.

Enamel we remove does not grow back. A shell can chip if the bite is heavy or if you chew ice. When gums recede, a margin can show. Porcelain keeps its shade, so later whitening will not change the veneer. When the tooth is weak on the tongue side too, we compare porcelain crowns that cap the tooth. Porcelain inlays and onlays suit back teeth. We go through these limits before any prep starts.

Daily Care for Veneers in Brae-Moor, Dunedin

Home care matches what we teach for natural teeth, with a softer hand on gritty pastes. Our notes on brushing and flossing the right way cover the strokes we want at the gum line. Because the margin is a thin line, floss should slide along the side.

• Use a soft brush and a low-abrasion paste.
• Skip chewing ice. Opening a package with your teeth can crack a shell.
• When you clench, wear the night guard we fit. Heat and cold indoor air show up as sensitivity on some teeth.
• Keep exams and cleanings on a regular schedule. We check the edges and the bite, and we polish a margin stain when one shows.

In Brae-Moor, Dunedin, a day can run from a hot yard into a cold room. Sip water closer to room temperature if a new veneer zings. After the first days, chewing returns to your normal meals. If it loosens, keep the shell in a small hard box until we can bond it again. Skip household glue.

The steps and materials are laid out on our page about porcelain veneers. Temporaries need the same ice limits as the final shells. When a temporary comes loose, bring it with you so we can see if it still fits.

We always recommend you double-check with your provider which option makes sense for you.