Veneers are a cosmetic dental treatment option that enhances stained, chipped, broken, misaligned, misshapen, or gapped teeth. Made out of thin porcelain shells, veneers are designed to cover the front surface of your teeth. Their versatility makes them an extremely popular cosmetic option for patients looking to illuminate their smile.
Veneers require the removal of enamel, making it a permanent cosmetic dental treatment.
Your dentist will begin your consultation by discussing the issues you have with your smile and how you’d like to change it. Together, you’ll decide if veneers are the right choice for you, or if other cosmetic options will better suit your smile.
After you have decided to proceed with veneers, your dentist will craft a tailored treatment plan that will outline which teeth will be addressed, how many veneers you’ll need, and if any other cosmetic or restorative treatments will be required.
To prep for the procedure, your dentist will clean and numb your mouth, and then remove a very thin layer (0.5mm or less) of enamel from each tooth. This allows for the veneer to firmly attach to the tooth and prevents the tooth from becoming too thick from the veneer.
Once your enamel has been trimmed, your dentist will take a series of impressions and pictures of your teeth. This info will be sent to a dental lab, where your permanent veneers will be created. You’ll leave our office with temporary resin veneers to protect your teeth until your permanent veneers are back from the lab.
After your dentist has received your permanent veneers, you’ll be called back to our office for a fitting appointment. At this time, your dentist will ensure your new veneers look and feel natural.
Once your dentist has checked the fit of your veneers, they’ll be permanently attached to your teeth using powerful dental cement. You’ll then be ready to leave our office and head home with a beautiful, brand-new smile.
Porcelain veneers are crafted to match your natural smile shade for a bright, brilliant grin.
Veneers can last between 15 and 20 years with proper care.
