What is veneer prep?

katie4

Having my teeth prepared for veneers later today but wondering what it actually involves? is it straight forward? would I need anaesthetic? etc thanks

brook2jack

Your dentist should explain all of this so you understand what you are having done , the lifespan of a veneer and risks involved.

Veneers have an average lifespan of ten years. Every time they need replacing more tooth will need removing and the more tooth is removed the more likelihood there is of damage to the nerve of the tooth.

Depending on why you are having the veneers you may need a little enamel shaving off and need no anaesthetic , or you may need extensive enamel removed with anaesthetic.

Then you will need impressions of the teeth , temporary veneers fitting and a week later you will have the veneers cemented in.

However you should not consent to such potentially invasive and destructive treatment without understanding the procedure, the risks , the lifespan of the veneers and the consequences of that.

katie4

brook2jack wrote: »

Your dentist should explain all of this so you understand what you are having done , the lifespan of a veneer and risks involved.

Veneers have an average lifespan of ten years. Every time they need replacing more tooth will need removing and the more tooth is removed the more likelihood there is of damage to the nerve of the tooth.

Depending on why you are having the veneers you may need a little enamel shaving off and need no anaesthetic , or you may need extensive enamel removed with anaesthetic.

Then you will need impressions of the teeth , temporary veneers fitting and a week later you will have the veneers cemented in.

However you should not consent to such potentially invasive and destructive treatment without understanding the procedure, the risks , the lifespan of the veneers and the consequences of that.

Thank you for your reply, I am having them done at my dentists advice on the nhs he mentioned removing enamel yes but I was not sure what that involved thanks

Toothsmith

As Brook said - you really should know a bit more about why this is being done, and what it all involves before having it done.

I'm sure it's being done for a very good reason - especially if it's being done on the NHS - but it's a bit concerning that you have been told so little about it.