{"id":322,"date":"2020-02-20T19:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=322"},"modified":"2020-07-15T14:39:18","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T14:39:18","slug":"how-veneers-have-evolved-over-time-to-benefit-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/how-veneers-have-evolved-over-time-to-benefit-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How Veneers Have Evolved Over Time to Benefit You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that porcelain veneers<\/a> have\nbeen around for almost a whole century? However, they haven\u2019t always existed in\nthe form that your dentist placed on your teeth. If you have veneers in your\nsmile, you might sometimes be worried about how long they\u2019re going to last. Keep\nreading to learn how impressive this technology has become in the last hundred\nyears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The History of Veneers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It probably comes as no surprise that veneers originated in Hollywood. In the 1920s, a California dentist named Dr. Charles Pincus invented a ceramic covering that fit snugly over a person\u2019s existing teeth. Actors would wear them during a movie scene and then take them off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between the 1920s and 1950s, the idea of veneers correcting\nteeth took off among regular people. By the 1950s, dentists were applying\nveneers left and right to improve the appearance of their patients\u2019 smiles. At\nfirst, dentists had trouble getting them to stick permanently to the teeth, but\nDr. Michael Bunocore discovered that the tooth\u2019s surface could be lightly\netched with a mild acid. This created a surface to which the veneer could\nattach, making them permanent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until the early 1980s that veneers as we know them\ntoday really began. They became easier to place and thus more affordable. Their\nuse then spread to more and more patients around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Veneers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s veneers involve a small sliver of enamel being\nremoved from your affected teeth. Then, the surface of your tooth is slightly\netched to create a powerful bonding surface. Impressions are taken, and\ntemporary veneers are placed while your new smile is being crafted in a dental\nlab. Finally, after a few weeks, your temporaries are removed and your permanent\nveneers are placed, instantly beautifying your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make Your Veneers Last <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With excellent care, your veneers can last longer than a\ndecade. Here are some tips for proper veneer maintenance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n