Direct Veneers can be used as a cosmetic or aesthetic treatment to whiten teeth, or to straighten teeth. It actually works by simply giving the appearance of straighter teeth using the same material as tooth-colored filings
Because it doesn?t actually straighten the teeth, it can be usually be done in just one dental appointment.
Direct Veneers works just like veneers. They both virtually instantly give individuals the outward appearance of having straight white teeth, although the structure of the teeth is still actually the same.
If they were crooked or crowded before, they will still be crooked or crowded. But the smile on the outside will be straight looking.
Direct Veneers can be done in one appointment, but how long the appointment will be depends on how many teeth you have to do. Technically it is a long procedure that can take take anywhere from two to four hours.
Patients really have a choice to do bonding over porcelain veneers, and to be honest, there are drawbacks to each. Here are some of the benefits of bonding over veneers:
The drawbacks of dental bonding are few. Unlike simply fitting orthodontic braces, it takes a tremendous amount of skill to place Direct Veneers that looks natural and realistic.
I would advise my people to only visit a dentist for this procedure who has years of experience doing Direct Veneers, and it may be worthwhile to talk to some satisfied patients first, so ask for referrals of happy customers.
The other drawback of Direct Veneers is that typically it will only look smooth and retain its color for about five to seven years, whereas veneers can last upwards of 20 years. Still, Direct Veneers is by far the less expensive option, and if you want an immediate effect, it is definitely worth it with the right dentist.