Dental contact lenses, as they are commonly known, are resin or porcelain veneers that the dentist can place on the teeth to enhance the harmony of the smile, giving aligned teeth, white and well-adjusted, with a durability of 10 to 15 years.
These facets, in addition to improving beauty, also help minimize tooth wear and accumulate less plaque, improving hygiene and oral health.
- Facets should only be placed by a specialist dentist and cannot be repaired if they crack or break.
- And each damaged facet needs to be replaced.
- The price varies depending on the type of facets chosen.
- Ranging from 200 to 700 reais per resin or about 2 thousand reais per porcelain.
Dental veneers can be used in several cases, so they are indicated for:
Facets can be applied to a single tooth or to the entire dentary arch of the person, however it is necessary to evaluate the dentist during a consultation to see if it is possible to place this type of ”contact lenses” on the teeth or not because this technique cannot be used at all.
There are two different types of dental facets, the composite resin facet and the porcelain facet. See the differences between them:
It is stronger and has high durability
Before applying veneers to your teeth, your dentist may recommend appointments to repair damaged teeth by removing cavities, tartar and improving tooth alignment by using braces, for example. However, in people who have good tooth occlusion, when the teeth are well aligned and there are no factors to resolve before applying the facets, the dentist can apply the resin veneers in a single consultation.
If the person opts for porcelain veneers, at least 2 or 3 consultations may be necessary just to prepare the facets, which can make the whole procedure a little more expensive. However, porcelain veneers are much more durable, which may be better in the long run.
This procedure is contracted when the dentist finds that the person does not have good oral hygiene and is at high risk of cavities and also in the following cases:
In addition, it is also not recommended for people who shrink at night, a driving called bruxism, as well as for those who have bad habits such as biting their nails or pencils and pens, putting on dental lenses.
After placing the facets on your teeth, with a beautiful, clear, aligned smile, you should take precautions to avoid the risk of damaging the facets. Some important precautions are:
In addition, every time you notice a color change or cracks in the facets, you should go to the dentist to repair the facet, so that the tooth is no longer damaged as these small cracks can allow the entry of cavities that can damage the teeth, being difficult to see due to the cover of the facets.