{"id":63,"date":"2024-11-04T19:52:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T19:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2024-11-22T19:55:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T19:55:00","slug":"dental-veneers-how-much-is-some-enamel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/dental-veneers-how-much-is-some-enamel\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Veneers: How Much Enamel is \u201cSome\u201d Enamel?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental veneers<\/a> can be a great way to enhance your smile and conceal unwanted flaws. But you may or may not have heard that in order to make room for your veneers, your dentist will have to remove \u201csome\u201d of your natural enamel. How much is \u201csome,\u201d exactly? And is that safe for your teeth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry \u2013 this post has your answers! Keep reading to learn more about your enamel after a dental veneer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Size Does Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By \u201csome,\u201d your dentist means approximately half a millimeter. For reference, that\u2019s about as thin as a contact lens! Enamel provides important protection for your teeth, so generally, dentists prefer to take away as little as possible. Half a millimeter happens to be the thinness of most dental veneers, so that\u2019s how much enamel needs to be shaved off to avoid a bulky-looking smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is That Too Much Enamel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Normally, skimming off any amount of enamel could result in dental sensitivity and put you at greater risk for developing harmful oral conditions \u2013 like cavities and infections. However, that\u2019s in situations where the tender layer underneath your enamel, called dentin, would be exposed. Since you\u2019ll have a dental veneer essentially replacing your enamel, you likely won\u2019t experience these adverse effects. In other words, the process is completely safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneer Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That said, there are valid reasons why you might not prefer this part of dental veneer treatment. If you don\u2019t like the sound of having half a millimeter of enamel removed, you could talk to your dentist about Lumineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lumineers are very much like veneers; they\u2019re also a fa\u00e7ade that will be adhered to the front-facing portion of your teeth. However, they\u2019re even thinner than veneers, and don\u2019t require any enamel adjustments in order for your smile to look natural. They\u2019re also removable, which is great for patients who don\u2019t quite want to commit to irreversible cosmetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to Talk to Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, it\u2019s best to talk to your dentist before making any definite decisions. They can explain the treatment process in more detail and answer any questions you may have. They can also tell you more about Lumineers, so if that option seemed interesting to you, don\u2019t be afraid to bring them up! Your dentist wants you to be happy with your results, and will appreciate the honest communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sikander Singh<\/a> knows that every patient\u2019s needs are unique. That\u2019s why he emphasizes personalized treatment plans and making sure his patients are well-informed about their options. If you\u2019re considering getting dental veneers, he\u2019ll gladly talk to about the process or explore other ways to enhance your smile and meet your goals. To contact<\/a> Dr. Singh\u2019s office, call 717-755-4143.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dental veneers can be a great way to enhance your smile and conceal unwanted flaws. But you may or may not have heard that in order to make room for your veneers, your dentist will have to remove \u201csome\u201d of your natural enamel. How much is \u201csome,\u201d exactly? And is that safe for your teeth? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions\/65"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}