Cosmetic Dentistry

Veneers are thin shells intended to cover the front surface of teeth to enhance a patient’s smile. Unlike smile enhancement by orthodontics, veneers hide stains, damage, decay, or irregularities of the teeth enhancing the smile and idealizing symmetry, color and shape. Veneers can be made in two ways: in the dental chair using additive resin hand layered by the dentist, or by a dental technician who use a model created by the dentist to make a custom shell out of special materials.

Because veneers require removing a very thin amount of enamel, they are usually permanent. Porcelain has the advantage over resin veneers in that it does not stain and is stronger and less prone to chipping. Esthetics are idealized because the technician can manipulate the veneers on a model rather than in the patient’s mouth. The patient comes for an initial visit to shape the teeth to accept the veneers and have the models made for the lab technician. The patient then returns for a subsequent visit to have their custom, hand layered, veneers permanently cemented using a special cement.

If you are considering veneers, contact us today at (781) 934-2311 to discuss your options with our staff.

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