Porcelain Veneers

Dental veneers are thin custom made shells that cover the front surface of your tooth to improve their appearance. They are made of tooth colored materials and can be used to improve the color of teeth that have been worn down or stained. Alternatively, they can be used to improve the shape or size of the tooth.

Two visits to our office are typically required for porcelain veneers. At the first visit, three important steps are completed. Firstly, the your teeth are prepared to be fitted with a veneer, which will involve trimming a portion of the tooth so the veneer can be bonded on top. Secondly, an impression is taken of your tooth which will be sent to a laboratory to prepare the veneer. Finally, you may receive a temporary veneer depending on how much of your tooth structure was removed. This temporary veneer will protect your tooth while the permanent veneer is prepared at the laboratory.

At the second visit, the temporary veneer, if you received one, will be removed. Then, the new veneer received from the laboratory will be checked to ensure it fits well. It’s best not to adjust porcelain veneers after they have been bonded to your teeth, so any adjustments will be made beforehand. Once you and the doctor are satisfied with the look and feel of the veneer, it will be bonded to your tooth.