Modern cosmetic dental care is nothing short of extraordinary. In recent years, dental teams have been able to replace missing teeth with implants and have found more discreet ways to straighten teeth.
And now, there is a way to straighten, strengthen and whiten your teeth without extensive intervention or procedures. How? With the fitting of porcelain laminates!
Also known as porcelain veneers Bondi Junction, these remarkable coverings can correct a range of dental issues; everything from whitening to straightening can be accomplished using them.
But as they are relatively new to most people, many patients have a few queries that they wish to address before they begin undertaking the treatment. In this article, 5 of the most commonly asked questions surrounding porcelain laminates are answered.
5 FAQs about porcelain laminates
1. Do they hurt when they are fitted?
In a word, no. When you are having porcelain laminates fitted, the process is unlikely to be very uncomfortable. This is because the fitting itself requires your dentist to lightly sand the front of your tooth and then place dental cement upon it, which will hold the laminate in place.
Then, the laminate is simply placed onto the cement, and voila! The treatment is complete. No drills, no numbing agents, and certainly very little discomfort.
2. Can anyone have laminates fitted?
There are a few conditions that can make you unsuitable for having dental laminates fitted, and one of the key ones which is seen regularly by dentists is gum disease.
Because gum disease can cause your laminates to pop off due to inflammation, if you have it when you approach your dental team to have laminates fitted, they will first need to treat this issue with either a scale and polish or antibacterial mouthwash. This will ensure that once your laminates are fitted, they will last for a long time.
3. How long do they last?
With correct aftercare and a high level of dental hygiene, your porcelain laminates should easily last up to and over 15-years.
However, they will require you to brush your teeth twice a day and attend biannual check-ups with your dental team to ensure that they remain fitted and that there are no underlying signs of gum disease, which can cause them to fall off prematurely.
4. Will they fall out?
It is highly unlikely that your porcelain laminates will detach on their own. But if you sustain trauma to your face during an accident or if you bite down too hard on a tough piece of food, it is possible that your laminates may chip, crack or detach completely.
If you suspect that one of your laminates is loose or if one of them has fallen off, then contact your dental team for an assessment.
5. Are they expensive?
Many patients have concerns that porcelain laminates can be somewhat expensive and therefore they may be reluctant when approaching a dental team about having them fitted.
However, most surgeries that offer laminates can also offer financing options to suitable patients to help spread the cost of this procedure. For more information on the expense of having porcelain laminates fitted, talk to your local dentist.
DISCLAIMER
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
