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How Veneers Work

Cosmetic dental veneers are a popular treatment option for patients looking to improve the look of their smiles. Veneers are lightweight, wafer-thin porcelain shells, custom-made to fit over the front surfaces of your teeth and improve your appearance. The shells are bonded to the enamel to enhance the color, shape, size, or length of one or more teeth. Here’s what you can expect when you start your journey to a beautiful new smile with dental veneers:

Consultation

Your dentist will perform a full dental examination to assess your unique aesthetic needs. She will also discuss your treatment goals to determine the best way to realize your desired results. Once she develops your treatment plan, your dentist will create a mock-up to show you what your smile makeover will look like.

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Preparation

To prepare your tooth to receive your veneer, your dentist will remove a thin layer of enamel from your tooth. This will create space for the veneer and ensure an optimal look and fit. Next, she will take impressions of your teeth, which will be sent to a dental lab and used to create your final veneers. A set of temporary veneers will be prepared and applied until the final set is complete.

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Application

As soon as your final veneers are back from the lab, you will come back for one final visit. Your dentist will remove the temporary veneers and replace them with the final set. The permanent veneers are quickly and painlessly cemented in place. Once your final veneers are set and cured, you’ll leave our office with a beautiful new smile!

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Veneers

Veneers are a permanent cosmetic procedure. They need a thin layer of enamel to be removed from your teeth prior to placement and are bonded to the remaining tooth structure. For this reason, only a trained dental professional can make repairs or adjustments to your veneers.

The lifespan of your veneer depends on the type you choose, and your veneers will eventually need to be repaired or replaced just like any other dental work. A set of ceramic veneers will last 20 years or more, which is why we recommend it to our patients.

Generally, no. Patients who receive 2-4 veneers typically experience no discomfort. However, patients who receive eight or more veneers may experience some sensitivity or tenderness in the gums. Your dentist will take every precaution during your veneer preparation and administer local anesthetic or sedation as needed to ensure your comfort.

On average, you can expect the process of getting your veneers to take 3-4 weeks. You'll visit our office 2-3 times during this time, from your initial consultation to the final fitting and application. While you wait for your final veneers to come back from the dental lab.

While there are many options available to today's patient, our practice offers veneers made from high-quality porcelain. We choose porcelain for its strength, durability, and lifelike appearance, providing years of lasting smiles.
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