{"id":100,"date":"2025-10-23T16:59:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drsilfa.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:59:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:59:59","slug":"removing-enamel-for-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drsilfa.com\/blog\/removing-enamel-for-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Be Concerned About Removing Enamel for Dental Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Part of the dental veneer<\/a> process involves removing a tiny sliver of enamel from your teeth. If you\u2019re concerned about this, that\u2019s perfectly understandable. After all, \u201cenamel\u201d is the outermost layer of your tooth\u2019s structure, and it plays a huge role in protecting your pearly whites from bacteria and sensitivity. Under normal circumstances, the goal is to prevent <\/em>your enamel from thinning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rest assured, your cosmetic dentist in Commack will only remove what\u2019s necessary for your treatment, and once your veneers are placed, your teeth will still be well-protected. In fact, you might find that your oral health has actually improved<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why is Enamel Removed for Dental Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember that dental veneers are placed directly on top of the teeth you want to enhance. Even though they\u2019re extremely thin (as in, they\u2019re no thicker than the average contact lens), your teeth would still appear bulky if no enamel was removed. So, one reason this is done is to create a more natural, realistic look for your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason is that enamel is a little too <\/em>smooth. This makes it difficult for the special adhesive to properly bind a veneer to dental enamel. By removing this surface layer, your cosmetic dentist creates a rougher texture that responds much better to the adhesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much is A \u201cTiny Sliver\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As noted above, dental veneers are extremely <\/em>thin. To be precise, they\u2019re no more than .5 millimeters thick (.02 inches)! In order to make room for these dental cosmetics, your dentist only has to remove .5 millimeters of enamel. That\u2019s thinner than your credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will This Impact My Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, removing this tiny sliver of enamel in order to make room for veneers won\u2019t negatively impact your oral health. Make no mistake, if you weren\u2019t essentially replacing this protective layer with a veneer, you\u2019d likely experience more sensitivity to hot and cold foods and physical pressure. However, your customized veneers will act like a new shield for your teeth, taking up the role of your removed enamel. Patients who already have compromised enamel will even report feeling less <\/em>sensitivity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While having your enamel shaved down should normally be cause for concern, there\u2019s no reason to worry too much if you plan on having veneers placed on top of your teeth. Your cosmetic dentist will be very careful to only remove what\u2019s necessary to create your stunning new smile, and in the end, your pearly whites will be just as well-protected as they were before your treatment. You can safely receive your veneers with confidence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Publio Silfa<\/a> is a proud third-generation dentist who\u2019s dedicated to keeping up with emergency trends in his field, including those in cosmetic dentistry. Veneers have come a long way since he began his dental journey in 2003, and Dr. Silfa is happy to provide patients with a safe and effective way to perfect their smiles. If you\u2019re interested in these dental cosmetics and would like to schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Silfa\u2019s office at (631) 646-1555 or submit your request online through Zocdoc<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Part of the dental veneer process involves removing a tiny sliver of enamel from your teeth. If you\u2019re concerned about this, that\u2019s perfectly understandable. After all, \u201cenamel\u201d is the outermost layer of your tooth\u2019s structure, and it plays a huge role in protecting your pearly whites from bacteria and sensitivity. Under normal circumstances, the goal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nRemoving Enamel for Dental Veneers | Silfa Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Part of the dental veneer process involves removing a small amount of natural enamel. 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