When it comes to altering the appearance of your smile, there is a lot you can do.
If you want to whiten it, you can opt for professional whitening. But, if you want to whiten, minimally straighten and close gaps at the same time, then you may need something more. And this is where laminates come into play.
At DRMR, we have been helping our patients to have laminates or veneers London fitted, for many years, and we know all there is to know about this procedure. So, if you are looking for a team who can help you get the smile that you want, please call us today.
But you may be curious to know what veneers London actually are and what they can be used for. In this article, our team aims to answer that question, so read on to learn more.
What are laminates?
Laminates or veneers London are thin, shell-like pieces of porcelain that are custom-fitted to your teeth. They are designed specifically for you, and when you come to see our team, we will take a scan of your teeth to ensure that the laminates that are created fit perfectly over your teeth.
Their use in cosmetic dental care
As briefly touched on earlier, porcelain laminates can be used to whiten, straighten and close minor gaps in your teeth. The best part of all of this is that it can be done without you needing to undertake any orthodontic treatment or any invasive procedures. So, if you have a minor misalignment that you don’t want to undertake orthodontic treatment for, laminates may be the right answer. Our team can also customise the shade of your laminates to whichever hue of whiteness you want, to help you get the smile that you desire.
Their use in general dental care
The cosmetic aspect of laminates is obvious, but what about the general usage of them? Interestingly, they can be used to eliminate dental sensitivity, as they are fitted over the surface of the tooth. They can close any microscopic gaps from the surface of the tooth to the root, which may cause discomfort when you eat or drink hot or cold foods. As well as this, laminates can be used to help restore strength to a tooth that may have been weakened due to trauma or a root canal.
Aftercare
Once you have had porcelain laminates fitted, you should wait around 24 hours before biting into anything hard just to ensure that the cement has set. After this, all you need to do is brush twice a day (as you would if they were not fitted to your teeth), floss between teeth and be sure to see our team regularly for biannual appointments. Porcelain laminates are particularly sensitive to gum disease, as this can cause them to fall off prematurely, so we will be keeping an eye out for any signs of periodontal issues at your check-ups.
Lifespan
With correct aftercare, your porcelain laminates should easily last between 15 and 20 years. However, this life span may be reduced if you drink alcohol excessively or smoke.
