Thickness

[Susan]

Hi,

I went for a consultation today and the dentist said the thickness of the veneers would be 0.75 mm. He said he has the ability to make thinner ones but that they dont look good. However I dont want my teeth to look thick and bulky. Do you think this will be too thick?

Also, if they are filed down by 0.75mm could this be too much filing and potentially cause sensitive teeth?

Thanks

[Dr Pav Khaira]

Hi Susan,

Not to be ambiguous but the answer to all your questions is "it depends"!

Thin veneers do not always equate to false looking veneers, although in certain situations it can. When done correctly, thicker veneers do not necessarily look false. It very much depends on the skill of the technician and dentist

Removal of 0.75mm may cause sensitivity if the preparation penetrates the deeper layers. Although this is nothing too much to be concerned about as the sensitivity should go once the final veneers are bonded in place.

I hope this helps

Kindest regards

[Dr Karen Gangotra]

Hi Susan

Extremely thin Veneers can work really well when used in the correct situation.
If your teeth are tilted inwards, thin veneers can be applied to your teeth to broaden the smile, and these would not feel or look bulky. Your teeth would not be need to be prepared in such cases.

However if your teeth no not in the most desired position, then your veneers can feel bulky if they are applied onto your teeth without preparation. It does really depend on your case.
Filing down teeth over 0.5mm will cause sensitivity, but with the advancments in materials and products nowadays, once your veneers are cemented on, the sensitivity is minimal, if any.

I Hope this helps