Are you looking for a way to brighten and whiten your smile without oxidising gels? Or have you heard the buzz about porcelain laminates and want to know more about how they can improve your smile?
Originally designed in Hollywood to improve the whiteness and straightness of the performer’s teeth, laminates have gradually worked their way to more general dental clinics worldwide. And because they can whiten, straighten and offer sensitivity protection to your teeth, it is easy to see why they are so popular.
When you come to Melbourne East Prosthodontics to improve your smile, we will assess your suitability for veneers in Kew Melbourne. If suitable, and as the fitting is simple and there is no downtime required, we often use them to whiten the smiles of our patients, who may have had issues with whitening gels in the past.
So, what are some of the more common questions we receive about veneers in Kew Melbourne? Read on to find out.
What are porcelain laminates?
Porcelain laminates, also known as dental veneers in Kew Melbourne are similar to false nails in how they are attached.
Our team will first need to sand down the front of your tooth/teeth to make the surface rough. Then using dental cement, they will attach the laminates to your teeth. They are custom-fitted to match your teeth in the shape and colour that you want, so they are popular for whitening.
Does the fitting hurt?
Not at all!
When you have dental laminates fitted, our team will simply need to gently sand down the front of the tooth to attach the cement. Once the laminates are secured, you are free to leave the clinic without so much as a numbing gel.
What is the difference between a laminate and bonding?
Dental laminates are created in a laboratory; our team will take a scan of your teeth to then make the custom-fitted coverings out of porcelain.
Bonding requires more skill from the dentist who is creating them; they will cover the tooth or teeth with composite and then shape it to your tooth using a drill. As a result of being created in our clinic, composite bonding is often cheaper.
How long do they last?
With correct aftercare and lifestyle choices, your porcelain laminates should last around 15 years. But of course, if you have a healthy lifestyle, it may be much longer.
The good news is that even if they fall off, we can easily reattach them by simply scraping off the old dental cement and applying a fresh layer to the surface of your tooth.
I read they were stain-resistant; is this true?
Yes, it is true!
Enamel by its nature is very porous, which allows stubborn staining to build up when you consume coffee, wine or acidic foods like soda. As porcelain is significantly less porous, once your laminates are attached, your smile will remain stain-free.
For more information about porcelain laminates, contact our team at Melbourne East Prosthodontics today!
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