Due to the rapid nature of social media, internet trends give priority and perpetuate momentary results and satisfaction. We have seen it before the dental side of Tiktok: DIY straps, gemstone teeth, self -proclaimed “veneer techniques” whose services are faster and cheaper than going to an authorized professional. Well, now people are turning to veneer (or click-on) for a completely new smile.
And while the results may seem good initially, they can be a serious threat to the oral health of patients. Clinicians should warn patients against this cosmetics process and encourage them to follow safer alternatives made by a dentist.
Teeth are not nails-you can’t buy them “Press-on”
What makes veneers so attractive to patients is that they are low -cost, easily applied and do not require permanent tooth reform. They look like traditional porcelain veneers, but do not have the quality, longevity and the natural appearance that comes with them.1
In addition, they can be purchased online (even through shops Amazon) and can be applied to the house within minutes. Beneficiaries that are usually made of plastic, which means they can soften with warm water. Once the veneers are flexible, they are placed over the teeth to harden.1
While porcelain veneers can cost over $ 5000, most veneers fall between the price of $ 15 to $ 30. Not only that, but they are without commitment. Patients do not need to sacrifice their enamel or make decisions about their smile that will affect them for the rest of their lives.
Many users are looking for them to temporarily correct or hide minor imperfections, including tooth deficiencies, gaps between teeth, small/worn teeth, discolored/colored teeth and teeth.2
Risks of veneer “no dentist”
But these veneers are not as low risk as they seem. As they fit into existing teeth, they can attract and reproduce bacteria. If they are worn during consumption, the food particles and the plate can be trapped between the surface of a tooth and veneer. This can cause tooth decay. Hard or sticky foods such as candies, raw vegetables, nuts and gums can break or damage plastic and therefore should be avoided.2
They can also damage the tooth enamel or promote gum disease.
In conclusion: another useless voltage
The growing popularity of veneers may be due to the ever -increasing pursuit of the perfection of society, which has been normalized and perpetuated by social media. The cosmetic processes dental and different-are on the rise. In fact, there was a remarkable uptick of celebrities that athlete young, perfect white pearls.3
If your patients try to fix their teeth, veneers are not the way to go. Their training in safer, alternatives, such as composite or porcelain, can help them achieve the smile they are looking for. In fact, developments in digital technology do composite veneers easier to make now more than ever.
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