Porcelain Veneers – A porcelain veneer is a thin shell of ceramic material placed over the natural tooth surface. Veneers are used to cover discoloration and imperfections.  Porcelain veneers are also an effective substitution for crowns for the front teeth, as they can aesthetically change the size, color and shape of the teeth. Porcelain veneers are resistant to staining – including stains from coffee, tea, and cigarettes, and last for years.

In most cases, little or no anesthesia is necessary to mount the veener. The dentist will first prepare the tooth by removing half a millimeter of the natural tooth, to allow for the thickness of the veneer. Next the dentist will take a mold of the teeth, and the veneers will be fabricated from the mold.  Finally, the veneers are permanently cemented to the natural tooth.  

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