Porcelain Veneers

What are Dental Veneers?

A dental veneer is a thin layer of synthetic material (porcelain or composite) that is placed over the tooth’s surface to improve the tooth’s attractiveness in terms of:

• alignment
• color
• shape

A substantial aesthetic effect can be obtained with a veneer and minimal tooth preparation is required.

Applying Veneers

Veneers are applied to the teeth in 2 visits to the dentist:

Visit # 1 Veneer Preparation:
The teeth are prepared by removing 0.3 to 0.5 mm of enamel (the thickness of a fingernail) to allow room for the veneer layer. An impression of the teeth is taken and sent to the specialized dental laboratory that will create the veneers.

Visit #2 Veneer Bonding:
Bonding permanently attaches the veneer to the tooth. After cleaning the tooth, the veneer is bonded to the tooth with a special dental cement which is hardened with a blue curing light.

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