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Veneers

Porcelain veneers are extremely thin casings of ceramic that are bonded to the front of the patients tooth to create a new smile. They are custom made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory. Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of teeth that appear too small or large, slightly discolored, or simply are not cosmetically pleasing to the patient. For many patients, teeth may have chipped, become discolored, or are slightly crooked. For the majority of these patients, porcelain veneers can prove to be the perfect solution.

Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile. When placing porcelain veneers, we pay close attention to the patients surrounding teeth and design each veneer to complement the overall smile. 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.

Indications

• crooked teeth
• misshapen teeth
• severely discolored or stained teeth
• teeth that are too large or small
• worn or chipped teeth
• to correct gaps between teeth
• cosmetic reasons, to create a beautiful, white smile

Procedure

The procedure begins with the preparation of the tooth. This 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. A shade (color) will then be chosen by7 you and the dentist. 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. Bonding cement is placed between the tooth and veneer and a special light is used to harden and set the bond. 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.