While patients may get excited about the benefits of a cosmetic dental treatment of their choosing, not every patient may be suitable for each type of cosmetic dentistry, including veneers London. This is why we at DRMR dental practice, encourage patients to seek a professional consultation with an experienced dental practitioner.
Each patient’s oral health situation is different, made complex by its own set of unique intricacies. It is this fact that makes a one-size-fits-all approach to cosmetic dentistry completely impractical.
A professional consultation at our dental practice includes a physical assessment of teeth and gums, as well as a discussion of what the patient wants to achieve with regard to their smile.
Even though each patient’s individual set of circumstances will be different, there are a few common criteria that apply to establishing patient candidacy for getting veneers London.
In this post, we go through some of the qualifying criteria that make getting veneers London an ideal cosmetic dental solution.
What is considered before going ahead with veneers
The first aspect we need to consider is oral health. Is there a more pressing dental issue that needs to be treated first? How much tooth enamel is there to receive the veneers? Are teeth in a state of decay?
We have found that patients often prioritise cosmetic dentistry over regular dental care treatments they need, in their haste to get a more pleasing smile. What patients don’t realise is that for any cosmetic dental solution to be successful and the rewards to last for a long time, the teeth and gums need to be in good health.
Veneers work best for patients who require only minor corrections to their dental appearance. Dental laminates may not be suitable for major spaces between teeth or severe misalignment or crooked teeth issues.
One of the great benefits of veneers is that the treatment can fix more than one aesthetic flaw at the same time. There is no need for patients to consider different treatments to improve tooth discolouration, chips or cracks and uneven teeth. All these and more issues can easily be addressed at the same time with veneers.
Patients may need to give up some lifestyle habits that may endanger their investment in veneers. Patients will need to refrain from damaging behaviours like teeth grinding and using teeth for other purposes besides biting and chewing food. Dental laminates may be made from durable materials but they are still prone to get damaged by behaviours dentists would frown upon (chewing nails, tearing off bottle caps and biting on pens and other hard surfaces).
When it comes to veneers, patients wanting this treatment must remember that once treatment has been carried out, it cannot be reversed. Patients must be absolutely sure that veneers are the most ideal solution to give them the smile they are after. Patients must also be prepared to look after their veneers to get the most value out of their investment.
The first step to veneers is a professional consultation with our dentist at the dental practice. Why not give us a call today to find a suitable date and time for an appointment?
