{"id":135,"date":"2017-11-22T20:23:40","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T20:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2017-12-22T20:26:45","modified_gmt":"2017-12-22T20:26:45","slug":"your-dentist-in-canton-compares-minimal-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/your-dentist-in-canton-compares-minimal-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Canton Compares Minimal Prep and Standard Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AAs businesses realize the mass appeal of porcelain veneers, they gain the incentive to create more alternatives for future patients. Your dentist is aware of these expanded options and wants to make it easier for you to understand how these newer brands differ from the traditional route. If you\u2019re tired of seeing chips or imperfections in your smile and want to jump into the veneer market, let your dentist make it a smoother process by comparing the varying traits of dental veneers.<\/p>\n

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What Are Minimal Prep Veneers?<\/h2>\n

Minimal prep or no-prep veneers are wafer- thin covers for your teeth that take up less space than a traditional porcelain veneer. There are several different companies that produce minimal prep veneers, including Lumineers, Vivaneers, and Durathin Veneers. Like traditional veneers, these are adhesively bonded to the front surface of your teeth to hide cracks, chips, and any discoloration in your current teeth.<\/p>\n

How Do They Compare to Traditional Veneers?<\/h2>\n

Minimal prep veneers are like traditional veneers in many ways, except for one key difference. Typically, no-prep veneers do not require the dentist to grind or file down an existing tooth as much to properly place them. While certain cases may require minimal reduction of the tooth surface, it\u2019s less common for minimal prep veneers. The reduction of enamel truly depends on the condition of the current tooth the veneer is covering.<\/p>\n

Patients getting minimal prep veneers are also less likely to need local anesthetic, making the process quicker and more comfortable. Traditional veneers often require filing down the tooth to make room for the veneer and since tooth enamel does not grow back, this process is irreversible. The amount of buffing needed for an ultra-thin minimal prep veneer that companies like Lumineers provides is significantly less than a traditional veneer. This also allows them to be easily removed if ever necessary.<\/p>\n

When Should I Consider Minimal Prep vs. Traditional?<\/h2>\n

There are many problems that minimal prep veneers can solve, including:<\/p>\n