Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of durable, tooth-shaped porcelain that are custom made by a dental laboratory. They are permanently bonded to the front of teeth to create a beautiful, white smile. Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and can often be alternatives to crowns. One advantage of porcelain veneers over crowns is the minimal alteration of the original tooth structure. Reasons for porcelain veneers include to cosmetically create a uniform, white smile from crooked or misshapen teeth, severely discolored or stained teeth (tetracycline stain), worn or chipped teeth or unwanted or uneven spaces. Using these restorations is case selective and careful treatment planning between the dentist and patient is very important.