Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of your teeth. They provide a long-lasting solution for a variety of cosmetic dental concerns, including:

• Cracked or chipped teeth
• Misaligned teeth
• Small-sized teeth
• Misshapen teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Discoloration, staining, translucency

The most popular materials for veneers are porcelain and composite bonding. Composite veneers use a resin that is shaped and bonded to the tooth to improve its appearance. Porcelain veneers, typically crafted in a lab, offer greater resistance to staining than other materials.

Consult with our dentist and they will recommend & determine which option is best for you. If only minor changes are needed and your teeth functions well, cosmetic bonding may be suitable. However, if your teeth have spacing issues, are broken, discoloured, or if you clench or grind your teeth, porcelain veneers may be the better choice.

Getting a porcelain veneer typically involves several steps. First, you’ll have a consultation with a dentist to discuss your goals and any concerns. During this visit, they may take X-rays or impressions of your teeth and explain how veneers could work for you. Next, the tooth is prepared for the veneer by removing a small amount of tooth structure and taking an impression. Temporary veneers are placed until your next visit, where the final veneer is bonded to your tooth.
For veneers made of composite bonding- a tooth-coloured filling material, the process is usually completed in one visit. The dentist will remove a small amount of tooth structure and bond the composite material directly to your teeth. However, this type of veneer is less durable and more prone to staining than porcelain veneers.

Veneers require minimal removal of tooth structure, preserving as much of the natural tooth as possible. They can enhance the appearance of your teeth, and gum tissues respond well to them. The color can be customized, and porcelain veneers, in particular, are resistant to staining.

A veneer typically lasts around 5-10 years, though with proper care, it can last much longer. Veneers don’t require special maintenance beyond regular brushing, flossing, and routine visits to the dentist. Scaling every six months and annual check-ups are strongly recommended to help maintain their longevity.

Yes you can! We use a digital smile preview which involves taking a photo of the patient’s face and digitally enhancing the appearance of their teeth. This gives the patient a clear idea of the potential aesthetic outcome and helps them decide which smile design is the right choice for them.

During the veneering process, patients are typically numbed, so there should be no severe pain once the numbness takes effect. For smaller cases involving two or four veneers, there is usually little to no discomfort after the numbness wears off. However, for cases involving eight or more veneers, patients may experience some soreness in the gums or jaw, which can generally be relieved with over-the-counter pain medications.

In certain veneer cases, gum contouring may be performed to achieve a better cosmetic result. This procedure helps create symmetry and can lengthen short teeth. Most gum contouring procedures cause little to no discomfort during or after treatment. However, in rare cases, surgical gum contouring may be necessary for very short teeth, in which case patients will be referred to a periodontist for the procedure.

Stop all bad teeth habits immediately, such as nail biting, straw chewing, fork nibbling, opening bags with teeth, pulling on clothing or gloves with teeth, and anything that will put undue stress on the veneers.

Try not to panic. Sometimes this happens, although it’s rare. Please try to save the veneer. Please call us and we will try to get you in as soon as possible. Your tooth may be sensitive to cold foods or liquids when the veneer is off.