Veneers consist of thin pieces of porcelain that are custom-made to match the color and shape of your teeth. Porcelain veneers can address many issues with your teeth, including chips, stains, and uneven spacing.

Preparing for Porcelain Veneers

After we confirm that you’re a good candidate for porcelain veneers, we’ll reshape the surface of your tooth. We remove a small amount of enamel to assist with this process. This enamel removal is necessary to help your veneers look natural and prevent them from sticking out.

The process for crafting Porcelain Veneers

We use advanced CEREC (chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramics) technology to create in-house porcelain veneers. CEREC porcelain veneers are high-quality and  require fewer dental visits.

First, we perform a digital scan that helps us build a 3D model of your mouth. We’ll use this model and computer-assisted design (CAD) tools to design your porcelain veneers. Then, we use our milling device to make your porcelain veneers. To make your porcelain veneers look natural and esthetic, we customize them to your smile using various tints and glazes.

What to expect after getting Porcelain Veneers

Once your porcelain veneers are in place, you need to take care of them so that they look their best. When properly cared for, your porcelain veneers can last for 10 to 20 years. Avoid biting into hard foods or engaging in habits that can break your veneers (like crunching on ice, biting your fingernails, chewing nut shells, or using your teeth as tools).

You can brush and floss your veneers like you would normally for your teeth. We do not recommend using whitening toothpastes, as they are abrasive and can damage your veneers and your enamel. If you grind your teeth, we recommend using a custom-made night guard to minimize damage to your veneers related to your teeth clenching and grinding.