Dental Veneers May Be Right For You
You may be a good candidate for veneering if you have any of the following issues:
- Pitted or grooved tooth enamel
- Chipped or fractured teeth
- Overlapping or crowded teeth
- Teeth of uneven lengths or sizes
- Crooked teeth that turn in or out
- Discolored teeth
The process begins with a consultation visit. During your first visit you will learn about the procedure and the materials used and discuss any concerns you might have. Typically, veneers require a series of appointments:
The second visit usually lasts an hour or two, during which the teeth are lightly buffed to accommodate the small added thickness of the veneer. Usually about a half a millimeter of the tooth is removed and may require a local anesthetic. For some patients no preparation of the teeth is necessary. A mold of the teeth is also taken to create the veneers in our dental laboratory.
The final visit also lasts an hour or two. The veneers are placed on the tooth surface with water or glycerin to check for fit and color. Finally we clean the tooth, place a special cement between the veneer and the tooth and apply a laser to harden the cement.
Follow up: It is recommended to request a follow up visit two weeks after the Bonding procedure to check the bite, verify flossing and photograph your new smile!