{"id":204,"date":"2022-07-24T19:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T19:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2022-08-24T19:50:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T19:50:24","slug":"why-some-enamel-must-be-removed-for-veneers-and-how-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/24\/why-some-enamel-must-be-removed-for-veneers-and-how-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Some Enamel Must Be Removed for Veneers \u2013 And How Much"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Porcelain veneers<\/a> are a wonderful way to transform a smile that is less-than-perfect due to slight chips, staining, gaps, and other imperfections in the front teeth. To get the veneers to fit just right, your dentist will need to remove a small portion of tooth enamel before securing the beautiful porcelain coverings onto the front surface of the teeth. If you\u2019ve been wondering exactly how much enamel needs to be removed for veneers in Lakewood, keep reading to find out!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Enamel Must Be Removed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are thin coverings made of porcelain\/ceramic, a material that can be customized to match the exact shade that you want and need for your new teeth. Each veneer is very thin \u2013 but a small portion of the tooth enamel must be removed because they would appear bulky or fake if placed directly on top of the damaged teeth. Because the teeth must be permanently altered, veneers are considered an irreversible treatment. That means you will always need something covering the tooth once enamel has been removed. However, for most patients, their teeth are damaged enough that veneers still make complete sense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Enamel Is Removed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to worry that you will lose a significant portion of your natural tooth\/teeth if you want to get veneers. A microscopic portion of the outer layer is removed \u2013 about .5 millimeters in most cases. That\u2019s less than the width of a penny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are You Eligible for Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people who are interested in porcelain veneers as a solution for their damaged front teeth are eligible for this treatment. If you are in good oral health \u2013 meaning you do not have any gum disease or cavities that require treatment first \u2013 chances are good you can get started right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers can be used to improve the appearance of teeth afflicted by the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n