What is Dental Veneers?

Your cosmetic dentist in Whitinsville will always make sure to suggest a treatment that benefits the health of your smile as well as its appearance. For many people, porcelain veneers are the perfect example of this type of treatment.

To make sure that porcelain veneers are right for you, our dentists will make sure you don’t have any untreated issues like cavities or gum disease beforehand. After all, the health of your smile is more important and urgent than the cosmetic aspect of it. If you clench or grind your teeth, we may recommend a nightguard to prevent harmful wear and tear of your veneers.

You’re a great candidate for veneers if you have one or more of the following imperfections in your smile to correct:

• Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
• Discoloration
• Small gaps between teeth
• Minorly misaligned teeth

You may have heard that a dental crown can fix all the problems mentioned above, and this is true to an extent. A dental crown, however, is a tooth-shaped cap that slips over the top of the tooth and conceals the entire visible portion of the tooth. Veneers, on the other hand, only cover the front-facing section of your pearly whites.

As mentioned earlier, the great thing about veneers is that they only take two quick appointments to place, after the initial consultation to determine that they’re the right treatment for you. At the first appointment, we will remove a small sliver of enamel to ensure your veneers lay flush against your teeth and don’t bulge out in your smile. Then we’ll take impressions of your prepped teeth and send those off to the dental lab to design your veneers.

In the meantime, we’ll affix you with temporary veneers to let you take your new smile for a test drive. Simply return to our office for a second appointment in a few weeks when your permanent veneers are ready, and we’ll instantly transform the appearance of your grin