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Veneers

A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain or plastic that is bonded to a tooth to improve its color, strength, and shape. A veneer generally covers only the front and top of the tooth. Veneers can be used to close spaces between teeth, lengthen or fix misshapen teeth, or permanently whiten stained or dark teeth. When teeth are chipped or beginning to wear, veneers can protect them from damage and restore them to their original appearance.

Veneers can solve most, if not all, of your cosmetic dental problems, including:

Worn Enamel
 Over time, enamel (the thin, hard white substance covering your teeth) may become worn, dulled and/or discolored. Drinking coffee, soda and tea, smoking, certain medications and so on are often the cause of discoloration. Veneers are a cosmetic procedure to restore a bright, healthy looking smile that may have faded.

Wear and Tear
As people age, teeth naturally wear down and are more likely to have chips, cracks and discoloration. To restore a younger, even looking smile, consider veneers.

Genetics
Certain people are predisposed to yellow teeth or are born with abnormal spacing that can widen as they age. Veneers are a quick and easy solution to fixing genetic imperfections.

Uneven Teeth
Whether you have uneven teeth naturally or from grinding (bruxism), an accident or something else, veneers can create an even smile that looks healthy and natural.  

Veneers are an excellent way to redesign and reshape your entire mouth. Veneers are a very thin ceramic shell that covers your existing tooth structure. In placing these new veneers on your teeth, you are able to fix the look of issues such as staining, cracked teeth, spaces, misaligned teeth, chipped teeth and many other issues.

In terms of the process to place veneers, it is a process that takes approximately two to three visits. In the first visit, we will discuss the new shape and look of what we are going to accomplish by placing the veneers. Once we have put a plan in place, we will carefully prepare the teeth for the placement of the new veneers. As we complete this piece of the process, the next step is to take an impression of the newly prepared teeth. This impression will be sent to our laboratory for the final product to be fabricated. We only utilize the highest standard laboratory for fabrication of all of our work. This process at the laboratory takes between 10-14 days. While the new veneers are being fabricated at the lab, we will provide you with a beautiful temporary solution to wear for this time.

As the veneers are finalized, we will make every effort to make sure that your new veneers will feel just like your natural teeth. We will bond them into place ensuring that you can enjoy your new smile for a very long time!

If cared for properly, your veneers will last you a lifetime.  We ensure that your new veneers are constructed of the most durable and aesthetic porcelain materials available.

Below are actual veneer cases on our patients.