Porcelain Veneers

Are your teeth stained, discolored, worn, chipped, or misaligned? Porcelain veneers may be the cosmetic dentistry solution to enhance your smile.

Porcelain veneers are very thin, shell-like pieces of ceramic that are bonded to the front of a teeth to cosmetically improve the tooth's appearance. They are used to cover gaps, to reshape chipped teeth, or to whiten stained teeth. They are one of the most natural-looking and long-lasting cosmetic dentistry options available.

The application of porcelain veneers requires three trips to Rockefeller Dental. First, you will visit our office to discuss if porcelain veneers are the best cosmetic dentistry option for you. Our specialists will provide you with a diagnosis and a treatment plan for your specific needs.

Next, you will return for a preparation session, at which time we will buff about half a millimeter off your tooth or teeth to create room for the veneer(s). We will create a mold of your teeth that will be used to create your veneer(s).

You will then return for your final session, at which time the veneer(s) will be bonded to your teeth. We will give you a "trial fitting" of your veneers by using water or glycerin to attach them to your teeth. This fitting allows you to have the opportunity to comment on the fit and color of your veneers and to request any final changes or adjustments. Once you are satisfied with the look of the veneers, we will clean your teeth with bond-aiding chemicals and cement the veneers to your teeth.

The use of porcelain veneers in cosmetic dentistry is becoming increasing popular because of the ease of applying them and also because of the long-lasting benefits that porcelain veneers have in enhancing your appearance. If you've ever wondered why so many individuals in public life have such perfect smiles, you might be surprised to find out how many of them have enhanced their smiles cosmetically with porcelain veneers. This procedure may be the answer for you to improve your smile. Call us at Rockefeller Dental today and we can discuss if porcelain veneers are the right cosmetic dentistry option for you.