Porcelain Veneers
Q: A friend suggested I look into getting porcelain veneers. What are these?
A: A porcelain veneer is a paper-thin covering that conceals the front and side surfaces of yourreal tooth- similar to an artificial fingernail. They are made of a very durable, ceramic material and can correct stains, chips and odd shapes and even lengthen teeth. The procedure involves two dental visits. On the first visit, we choose the color that will blend in most naturally with your other teeth. Then we remove some of the tooth enamel so that the veneer will blend with the surrounding teeth rather than protrude out. Then we get an impression of your teeth by applying a paste material that hardens.
During your second visit- which is usually about 3 weeks later- we fit the veneers onto the prepared teeth. They then bond them to your natural teeth, using a laser. |
