Key Alves, Cezar Black and Gustavo Cowboy are some of the attendees who own dental contact lenses; understand the risks of this procedure
BBB 23 is on the air and everything that happens in the most watched house in Brazil becomes an external topic, appearance included. The smile of some of the attendees attracted attention in the early days because of the dental contact lenses. This is a procedure that leaves the perfect smile from the application of dental veneers.
On the Internet, wearing lenses has become a meme. That’s because users have already noticed that when a participant doesn’t enter the program with veneers, she puts them on as soon as she exits, making the behavior practically standard among former BBBs.
But, beyond the fad and the meme, it is important to point out that dental contact lenses are perfectly fine fix minor flaws in the shape or contour of the teeth, or even in color. And the average price for the procedure is approx BRL 1 thousand for each tooth where there is the application of facets.
Although the price is “salty”, it does justice to the execution of a specialized treatment. “Like any oral health procedure, this one requires a trained professional to perform,” warns Claudia Consalter, dental surgeon and founding partner of OrthoDontic.
The fitting of dental contact lenses is also subject to risks. There are a number of precautions related to nutrition and hygiene that the new smile requires and which, in its absence, may not present the expected result.
“Hard foods should be avoided, especially those that require a bite like an apple or a sandwich. Hygiene should be done regularly to protect the edges of the lenses,” comments the specialist.
But these are not the only problems that can arise. If poorly fitting, dental contact lenses can cause gum inflammationsevere pain at the site and, in some cases, even tooth decay.
Problems related to the use of contact lenses on the teeth
Another problem that can arise from the application of dental contact lenses is the excessive tooth wear. Even though veneers are very thin, they require an invasive tooth-polishing procedure. And this usury must take place in the right measure, as underlined by Dr. Claudia Consultore.
“Ideally, the thickness of the grind should be sufficient to accommodate the lens without compromising the final desired color and shape characteristics. At the same time, it is desirable to preserve as much of the tooth structure as possible. That is, grinding as much as possible is necessary, neither more nor less,” explains the professional.
Due to the thickness of the veneers, any inattention on the part of the professional can negatively affect the result of the smile. So the choice of dentist is crucial. Therefore, always choose the most qualified person to do the job.
Though thin, dental contact lenses have great durability. The procedure lasts an average of 10 to 20 years. However, as the specialist points out, this depends on factors such as the quality of the material used, food, oral hygiene, among other precautions.
Are dental contact lenses artificial?
One of the major criticisms of this procedure concerns the artificiality that some smiles display. This is a question that involves each person’s personal taste, i.e., some might like that whiter look on their teeth. Again, Dr. Claudia Consulter underlines it Ideally, the procedure should be aesthetically pleasing, but without losing its natural appearance..
Source: Terra
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