The Hirshberg Dental Group: Boston and Wellesley Massachusetts

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Veneers Veneers are a thin, semi-translucent laminate permanently bonded to your teeth. While they're not suitable for every patient, veneers are the most aesthetic alternative for a variety of dental conditions involving the front teeth, including:

Diastemas (spaces between teeth)

Broken or chipped teeth

Unsightly, stained, or washed-out fillings

Permanently stained or discolored teeth that can't be bleached

Crooked teeth

Advantages and Benefits of Veneers

There are many benefits and advantages to having porcelain veneers placed on your front teeth:

The procedure takes only two appointments
A conservative amount of tooth structure is removed during the procedure
Veneers are the most durable and life-like restorations in modern dentistry
Porcelain is the most biocompatible material you can use next to the gingiva
A healthy "natural" look is achieved; in fact, porcelain veneers are the most aesthetic restoration in dentistry

How Are Porcelain Veneers Done?

At the first appointment the teeth are prepared for the veneers and an impression is taken. This impression is then sent to a lab where each porcelain veneer is custom made to the dentist's specifications At the second appointment, two days later, the veneers are permanently adhered to the natural teeth.

What to Expect

Veneers can last indefinitely, depending on how well they are taken care of by the patient. Because veneers are stronger than simple bonding, they are also more resistant to stains and chipping. You must maintain regular oral hygiene at home, and visit us for routine cleaning and exams. This is to ensure that your new veneers will look as good as new. Another important point is that oral habits that damage natural teeth such as nail biting, opening bobby pins, and chewing on hard objects can also damage your new veneers. Once veneers are applied, just treat them like natural teeth. They look great and are extremely durable.