Veneers and Cosmetic Dentistry

Veneers are custom, porcelain facings that are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to whiten teeth, close spaces, straighten teeth, or repair chipped or worn teeth.  When placing porcelain veneers, we pay close attention to the patients surrounding teeth and design each veneer to complement the overall smile. The veneers are only about 1 mm thick (the thickness of a fingernail) and the result is a beautiful, attractive new smile.

If cared for properly, your veneers will last you a long time.  We ensure that your new veneers are constructed of the most durable porcelain materials available.

Procedure

The procedure begins with the preparation of the tooth. For veneers, the preparation of the tooth entails removing the discolored or unsightly portion of the tooth and meticulously shaping the tooth in preparation for the new veneer. Once we have shaped the tooth, we will take an impression.  This impression will be sent to our lab where your new restoration will be crafted.  While the new veneers are created, we will provide you with a temporary restoration.  Our temporary restorations will resemble your natural teeth so that you can continue with your daily life without worrying about a missing or incompatible tooth.

During your second visit to the office, we will proceed with the placement of your final restoration.  The veneers will be fitted comfortably into the mouth. We will make every effort to ensure that the new tooth feels exactly like one of your natural teeth.  The final step in the process will be to bond the new veneers into your mouth, leaving you with a beautifully restored smile.