{"id":140,"date":"2024-12-12T00:46:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T00:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilesrus.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2025-01-25T00:50:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T00:50:11","slug":"veneers-enamel-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesrus.com\/blog\/veneers-enamel-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Enamel Removal Is Required to Get Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you happy with the appearance of your teeth when you smile in the mirror? If the answer is \u201cno,\u201d there are plenty of cosmetic solutions available to help you achieve pearly whites that you are proud to show off. Veneers are a popular option because of their ability to transform numerous aspects of the teeth at the same time. To get veneers<\/a>, the teeth need to be prepped. Continue reading to learn what this looks like so that you know what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does the Veneers Procedure Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before preparing your teeth for veneers, your dentist will numb the area with a local anesthetic. Then, they will remove a small amount of enamel from the front-facing surfaces of the teeth. Impressions are taken of your teeth and sent to the dental laboratory where your veneers will be made. Until then, you will be given temporary veneers to keep your teeth safe and help you adjust to how your new restoration will feel. When your veneers are ready, you will need to return to the practice so they can be secured to your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Does Enamel Need to Be Removed for Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two main reasons why enamel removal is necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n