Rejuvenate Your Smile after Enamel Loss with Dental Veneers

Are your teeth sensitive to hot and cold drinks? Do you often find yourself clenching or grinding your teeth when stressed? Do your teeth appear yellow despite your near-perfect oral hygiene practices? If any of these questions elicit a “yes” response, your tooth enamel may be wearing down. As your enamel erodes, it exposes the underlying dentin layer, resulting in multiple functional and cosmetic concerns. 

If your teeth have dental flaws, dental veneers from Distinctive Dentistry in Eugene, Oregon, can enhance the appearance and health of your smile. Dental veneers have customized porcelain shells designed to mask your dental imperfections. While dental veneers can help with misaligned, discolored, and gapped teeth, they can restore your smile after mild enamel loss. 

Why your enamel may degrade

The enamel is the outer, visible layer that protects your tooth from damage. The enamel is your tooth’s principal protective coating that maintains its functionality and appearance for a lifetime. While the enamel is the strongest part of your body, it isn’t immune to decay or damage. 

These are some reasons your enamel may erode. 

• Tooth grinding and clenching (bruxism)
• Excess consumption of acidic or carbonated foods
• Acid reflux
• Aging
• Aggressive brushing
• Certain medications
• Genetic disorders

Enamel erosion can cause significant discomfort, making everyday activities such as eating, smiling, and speaking quite painful. When enamel thins and wears away, it becomes sensitive to the external environment, significantly affecting your ability to engage in these basic actions easily. Furthermore, enamel loss distorts your appearance. It results in yellowed teeth as the underneath dentin is exposed.

Dental veneers for enamel loss

Worn-down teeth can be restored with porcelain veneers. When veneers are placed on the front teeth, they create a protective barrier between the enamel and the external elements. Like other dental treatments, veneers can be customized to match the shade and size of the surrounding teeth. So, when your veneers are in place, your results look stunning yet natural.

Placing porcelain veneers requires at least two dental appointments. During the first visit, we prepare your teeth by removing a small amount of your tooth’s enamel. This enamel shaving creates additional room for your veneer to sit flush with the rest of the teeth, delivering a comfortable fit and natural look. 

After tooth preparation, we take your bite impressions that our master ceramists will use to fabricate your veneers. When your veneers are ready, you’ll return to our office for permanent placement.

Expert tip: Dental veneers may not be the best treatment for extensive dental damage. We may recommend dental crowns to restore your tooth’s natural structure in such cases. Furthermore, if your enamel loss is because of bruxism, we’ll recommend a custom mouthguard to protect your smile even after veneer treatment. 

A perfect smile in just two appointments

Want to transform your smile in Eugene, OR? Dental veneers are up to the task, whether you have chipped, stained, gapped teeth, or otherwise flawed teeth. Please call (541) 255-1287 to discuss dental veneer treatment with Drs. Ty Jaros, Robert Gemmell, and Jacob Gubrud.