Porcelain Dental Veneers

Make bad teeth a thing of the past. Discover how to have a healthy smile…learn how to control, even
eliminate, tooth decay. Say good-bye to dull, chipped, broken or crooked teeth. Say hello to veneers!

A porcelain veneer is a paper-thin, custom-made covering that conceals the front and side surfaces of
your tooth, much like a mask or an artificial fingernail. But unlike a fingernail, veneers are made of a very
durable ceramic material that actually strengthens your tooth. During a two-step procedure, separated by
two to three weeks, your dentist first prepares one or more teeth then fits the veneer.

Your First Visit

This visit lasts one to two hours, depending on the number of teeth prepared. First, your dentist may
choose the color that will best blend with your natural teeth. Then, tooth enamel is removed so the veneer
will blend with surrounding teeth and won't overbuild your teeth. At least half the enamel is left intact to
provide a surface to which the veneer is attached. After preparation, your dentist may coat your teeth with a
paste-like material that hardens into an impression, from which your dentist will make a mold of your teeth.

Between Visits

With meticulous skill, a laboratory technician makes a ceramic mold of your restoration, casting the
porcelain veneer that your dentist will fit on your teeth during your second visit.

Continue to care for your teeth as usual, brushing and flossing daily between visits. Ask your dentist if your
should avoid any foods since your prepared tooth may be sensitive to hot and cold.

Your Second Visit

In an hour or two, your dentist fits the dental veneers onto the prepared teeth. First, the veneer is bonded to the front and side surfaces of your tooth. Once the veneer is attached, it is hardened in place for a minute or more with a harmless, high-intensity light. Veneers may require slight color adjustments before they're fitted in place.

COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Porcelain Dental Veneers