Porcelain Veneers FAQ

What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are very thin porcelain laminates that are placed on the front surface of the tooth. Generally, a small portion of the enamel on the tooth is removed before the porcelain laminates are fitted and bonded to the surface of the tooth. The bonding of the porcelain laminates strengthens the tooth and gives it an aesthetic look at the same time.

What types of conditions can porcelain veneers fix?
Porcelain veneers can be used for various purposes:

Broken/chipped teeth
Crooked/misaligned teeth
Discolored/stained teeth
Gaps between teeth
Worn teeth

Veneers can be used on multiple teeth - both top and bottom for full smile makeovers.

What are the benefits of porcelain veneers?
Porcelain is a very smooth material that resists permanent staining. Porcelain veneers do not stain when they are exposed to coffee, cigarettes, tea, and wine. With diligent brushing, stains and plaque will not build up on the porcelain surface.

Porcelain veneers have the appearance of real teeth. A tooth is naturally translucent. Porcelain veneers are made of porcelain and will give you the appearance of a natural smile.

How much enamel is removed from my teeth?
When considering veneers, a common question arises-namely the degree to which your natural tooth structure is reduced. As you might expect, the answer lies in the specifics of the Smile Design case, and the technical and artistic skills of the cosmetic dentist. In our office, we use our expertise to carefully plan each step of your Smile Design so that a minimum amount of natural tooth is altered with your veneers.