What are Veneers?
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are custom-made in a dental laboratory to match the shape and colour of your natural teeth.
Veneers are durable and blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, improving the overall appearance of your smile and giving you a more uniform look. The porcelain imitates the translucency of tooth enamel and has a very natural look and feel.
Uses for Veneers
- Renew discoloured or darkened teeth
- Add length and/or width to teeth that are too short or too narrow
- Close gaps or conceal overlapping teeth
The Process of Getting Veneers
If you and your dentist have decided veneers are right for you, they will start the process by taking an impression of your teeth. This impression will then be used to create the veneers. Once they've been made, they will be bonded to the fronts of your natural teeth.
Preparing for Veneers
Typically, tooth enamel needs to be filed down prior to the application of veneers to make room and provide a surface for the veneer to stick to. Depending on your needs and treatment plan, veneers can also be made from resin or freehand bonding.