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What are Dental Veneers?
A dental veneer is a thin layer of synthetic material
(porcelain or composite) that is placed over the tooth's
surface to improve the tooth's attractiveness in terms
of alignment, color or shape. A substantial aesthetic
effect can be obtained with a veneer and minimal tooth
preparation is required.
Applying Veneers
Veneers are applied to the teeth in 3 visits to the dentist:
Visit # 1: Veneer Preparation
The teeth are prepared by removing 0.3 to 0.5 mm of enamel
(the thickness of a fingernail) to allow room for the veneer
layer. An impression of the teeth is taken and sent to the
specialized dental laboratory that will create the veneers.
Visit #2: Veneer Try-In
The appearance and fit of the veneer is checked in your
mouth to ensure that it meets with your approval. Further
try-ins may be scheduled until the veneer looks right.
Visit #3: Veneer Bonding
Bonding involves all the steps that permanently attach
the veneer to the tooth. After a cleaning of the tooth,
the veneer is bonded to the teeth with a special dental
cement. This cement is then hardened with a blue curing light.
Contact us today to set a veneer appointment
with Dr. Solway.
Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss any aspect of your dental health - we don't charge for giving advice!
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You told me that Porcelain veneers would transform my smile……. I never expected them to transform my behavior! Suddenly I'm just more confident...
- Deirdre
