Porcelain veneers are thin overlays or coverings of porcelain that are the thickness of a fingernail or a half a millimeter thick that are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful result. Porcelain mimics tooth structure better than any other restorative material, resists wear and stains, and can last for many years because it is harder than enamel. Our expert dental lab can adjust the color and translucency to re-create the look of any tooth.

The amount of tooth preparation is minimal and the teeth are not damaged or “ground down”. The photo below shows the thinness of veneers and the comparison between a prepared and unprepared tooth.

Why Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers solve many problems. They are great for restoring worn or chipped teeth. They can be used to lengthen teeth or close diastemas or spaces between teeth.

They can be used to cover stained teeth, particularly tetracycline stained teeth. While whitening works for many other types of stains, with porcelain veneers you have the ability to control the exact shade while also altering the shapes of the teeth