The Details of Removing Enamel for Porcelain Veneers

At the very center of each and every pearly white is a squishy, tender nerve cluster called pulp. Protecting it from exposure and bacteria is a hard layer called dentin. And protecting that is your natural enamel; the glossy part of your tooth that comes into contact with food, your toothbrush, and so on. Enamel takes the brunt of everyday wear and tear so that your dental nerves don’t pick up on uncomfortable sensations – talk about a team player!

This means that when enamel thins, though, you could experience dental sensitivity and more frequent infections. That doesn’t exactly sound pleasant, so what’s all this about removing enamel for a porcelain veneer treatment? Keep reading to get the details.