Porcelain Veneers
Cost: Porcelain veneer IPS Empress II = $450

A porcelain veneer is a very thin piece of durable porcelain. They are custom shaped in a dental lab to match the color and shape of your teeth. They are connected to the front of the teeth to make your smile lovely and nice looking.

Your teeth and your smile can be reshaped completely with veneers. Veneers are a great solution for a variety of dental conditions. Sometimes they can be used instead of crowns. They are very strong and will last for a lot of years, giving you a lovely smile for a long time.

Reasons for porcelain veneers:
• Cosmetically, to create a uniform, white, beautiful smile.
• Crooked teeth.
• Misshapen teeth.
• Severely discolored or stained teeth.
• Teeth that are too small or large.
• Unwanted or uneven spaces.
• Worn or chipped teeth.

What does getting porcelain veneers involve?

When you get veneers, you must usually visit the dentist twice. These procedures do not usually need much, if any, anesthesia. To allow for the veneer's thickness, the teeth will be buffed and shaped lightly in preparation for the application. A mold of the teeth is done and then you and your dentist will pick out the color.

Your teeth will be cleaned with special fluids during your second visit. This will create a durable bond. Bonding glue is put in the middle of the tooth and the veneer using a special light beam to harden it and bond it together.