Veneers and tooth wear: restore your smile in just a few sessions

Since 1999, Studio Dentaire in Lyon has been welcoming patients and looking after their oral health, from the treatment of pathologies to aesthetic restoration. Our practitioners perform dental reconstruction operations, including veneers in cases of tooth wear. Find out more about the benefits of this technique and the treatment we offer.

Dental erosion, a common phenomenon

Tooth wear is a problem that affects almost a third of the French population. The term refers to the gradual disappearance of enamel, and can have various causes: bruxism, over-energetic brushing, acid attacks due to certain drinks, drug treatments, vomiting linked to an anorexic disorder… If left untreated, repeated attacks eventually lead to erosion of tooth enamel. This can have several consequences:

tooth pain and hypersensitivity to cold, heat, sugar…
proliferation of bacteria causing caries and even periodontal disease;
changes in tooth appearance (color, shape, etc.) ;
mastication problems due to abrasion of occlusal surfaces ;
risk of gingival retraction and tooth breakage.

Dental veneers to restore your teeth

Depending on the degree of erosion, your dental surgeon can suggest various treatments to help you restore a harmonious smile. A simple and effective solution is to apply veneers to worn teeth. Veneers are ceramic dental inlays that are bonded to the damaged surface to mask the defect. Made-to-measure, these accessories conceal wear without the need for invasive surgery. They are made in the exact shade of your teeth, so they are undetectable.

Veneers on worn teeth at Studio Dentaire

The practitioners at our dental practice offer you comprehensive support to improve your oral health, an essential prerequisite for a radiant smile. At your first appointment, your dentist will carry out a thorough examination of your mouth and teeth. He will also ask you about your lifestyle and medical history. He or she may also carry out additional tests, such as X-rays and plaque sampling. Your practitioner will then assess the degree of enamel wear and recommend a solution, which may involve veneering damaged teeth. This procedure is carried out in several stages:

dental impressions;
software modeling ;
custom-made veneers by dental technicians;
fitting of inlays, to guarantee a perfectly natural result;
in-office veneer fitting, after any surface trimming under local anaesthetic.

The veneers are bonded directly to the tooth surface, without the need for a root canal and without damaging the tooth structure. Once the inlays have been placed, your dentist will offer you a follow-up visit to check that the veneers are holding properly and that your teeth are in good condition.