Laminates & Veneers

Smile makeovers use porcelain veneers to dramatically improve a smile. Porcelain veneers are strong and natural-looking, and they can change the shape, color and alignment of your teeth. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain which are bonded to the front surface of your teeth. Veneers are used to improve the aesthetic appearance of teeth, to eliminate the gaps between teeth, or address the problems of a “gummy” smile as well as short or small teeth. They are often used as an alternative to correcting misaligned teeth with lengthy orthodontic procedures. There are two types of materials used to fabricate a veneer; composite resin and dental porcelain. A composite resin veneer is directly placed (built-up in the mouth) by the Dentist. In contrast, a porcelain veneer is indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory and later bonded to the tooth by the Dentist.