Porcelain that behaves like enamel

Veneers address discoloration that will not bleach, chipped or worn edges, small gaps, mildly rotated teeth, uneven lengths, and teeth that are narrow or misshapen. Because a set of veneers is designed together, they also correct the relationships between teeth — the subtle proportions the eye reads as attractive.

They are not a treatment for decay, gum disease, or significant misalignment. Those need addressing first, sometimes with aligners, before porcelain is considered.

We photograph and scan, design the proposed smile digitally, and place a temporary trial directly on your teeth. You can look at it in daylight, take photos, and tell us the front teeth are too long or the shade too bright — all before any tooth is touched.

Only when the design is agreed do we prepare the teeth, typically removing a fraction of a millimeter of enamel. Temporaries matching the approved design are worn while the ceramist hand-layers the final porcelain.

Well-made bonded veneers commonly last ten to twenty years. They resist staining better than natural enamel and better than composite bonding.

They can chip under abnormal force, so a night guard is mandatory for grinders. Veneer preparation is generally irreversible: the teeth will always need some form of covering afterward. That trade-off should be understood clearly before you begin, and we make sure it is.