Veneers
Porcelain veneers are very thin, porcelain shells that cover your existing teeth. They are used to correct a variety of common cosmetic problems including:
- Cracks and chips due to trauma or excessive wear
- Rotated or minor misaligned teeth
- Discolored teeth due to food or drink
- Discolored teeth that came in dark yellow or gray from antibiotics
- Misshaped teeth or an uneven smile
Porcelain veneers are made from a mold of your teeth and custom made to fit each individual tooth. Porcelain also reflects light in the same manner as natural teeth, providing a seamless, beautiful smile.
Types of Porcelain Veneers
Lumineers or non prep veneers are veneers that require no preparation on the teeth. When someone has a lot of open spaces between their teeth or the teeth lean inward than a no -preparation veneer can be performed to correct these issues.
Traditional all porcelain veneers are veneers that require a minimal preparation on the teeth to compensate for the small thickness of the veneers.
Process for Porcelain Veneers
First Visit:
- A local anesthetic is used to numb the teeth so you are completely comfortable
- The enamel is reduced from the front of the teeth that will receive the veneers
- An impression of the prepared teeth is taken and sent to our lab
- Temporary veneers are placed over the teeth
Second Visit:
- Temporary veneers are removed
- The permanent veneers are placed and cemented on each tooth
- The veneers are adjusted and polished
The process for veneers is a quick, comfortable, and effective way to create beautiful smiles. |
