5 Veneer Myths, Debunked | Insights Care

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Having the perfect smile takes work, and there are times when you’ll need to seek out some help in order to achieve it. There are lots of options out there, but one of the most popular is veneers. A lot of people like to get their veneers in Turkey as they have highly skilled dentists there who specialize in the procedure. However, veneers do have some stigma attached to them. So, here are five veneer myths completely debunked! Veneers Can’t Look Natural This isn’t true at all! Nowadays, veneers are tailored to each person, so they fit your mouth perfectly. You won’t be seeing any giant white chompers in your mouth in this day and age. Veneers are now designed to give you a seamless smile that fits your jaw and matches any teeth you may be keeping. New veneers are also a more natural color, so they won’t blind anybody when you smile. So, no matter what type of teeth you have, you can be assured that your veneers will appear natural and be better versions of your old teeth. Veneers Weaken Your Natural Teeth It’s a common mistake that people believe veneers will weaken your natural teeth. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Having veneers can strengthen the teeth that you have underneath them and prevent them from having to be removed. Veneers are extremely durable, so they make your teeth a lot more resistant and prevent any further damage from happening to them. With proper care, veneers can be even stronger than your natural teeth, and they can do so without damaging them. Veneers Stain Worse Than Natural Teeth Your natural teeth are very porous, which is why they stain when you do things like drink coffee. However, veneers are made from a completely different material, most of the time it being porcelain, making them smooth. As veneers aren’t porous, they don’t absorb any of the stainings that your natural


teeth would. This means you’ll be able to maintain a pearly white smile for way longer if you have veneers. So, this myth is definitely not true! Veneers Are Painful Everyone hears horror stories of people being in unbearable pain when having veneers fitted. But these are nothing more than what they are, stories. Typically, the procedure is carried out under anesthetic so you won’t feel a thing. Afterward, your mouth may feel sore, but veneers aren’t invasive, so the pain is minimal. The only time people feel pain is if they’ve had to have other procedures done before having the veneers fitted. But this isn’t the veneers that have made you sore; it’s the previous procedures. My Natural Teeth Will Be Filed Away There are always pictures floating about on the internet of people having their teeth filed down to tiny pegs before having the veneers fitted, and it’s enough to scare even the bravest away. However, this scaremongering doesn’t have any truth to it at all. Only a tiny amount of enamel needs to be removed for the veneers to be fitted. The teeth are filed a small amount to make them rough enough for the bonding glue to adhere to them. So, there’s no need for your teeth to be filed away and destroyed. Veneers are used to enhance your teeth, not replace them. Although there are some myths about veneers, none of them are true, and you’re better off speaking to a professional instead of believing everything you see online. Veneers are a successful procedure that many people have with no troubling aftercare or upkeep, making them an excellent option for those who want to restore their teeth. So, the next time you hear someone quoting one of the myths above, you can correct them and help stop the spread of misinformation.


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