He or she will design the specifications for your new teeth, including instructions for the lab regarding the shape, colour, and translucency of your new veneers.

 

That same day or during the second appointment, our dentist will prepare your teeth for your new porcelain veneers. Doing so requires buffing off about half a millimeter of tooth enamel to adjust for the added thickness of the veneers. This is painless, and after your teeth have been prepared, we will take a mold of your mouth to send to the laboratory, where they will craft your porcelain veneers to match your teeth. Making a natural looking porcelain veneer is an artform. We only use the very best dental labs.

 

Placing Your Porcelain Veneers

 

After two or five days (depends how many veneer are being made), your porcelain veneers will be ready.

If you are satisfied with the color and shape of your veneers, they will be permanently cemented to your teeth.

 

After the Procedure

 

After your porcelain veneers have been permanently fixed to your teeth, you can care for them much as you would your natural teeth. Regular brushing and flossing will maintain them over time. It should take several weeks for you to adjust to the new feel of your teeth, but very soon, they will feel absolutely natural.

Porcelain veneers are not the only option for restoring broken, chipped, or discoloured teeth. There are other cosmetic dentistry alternatives to consider as well. Like porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, composite bonding, and teeth whitening can all improve the aesthetics of your smile.