Your first appointment is a no-obligation consultation. At this visit, we will talk about your goals, examine your teeth, and evaluate whether this is the best option for you. We’ll answer all your questions and create a personalized treatment plan. We will also discuss treatment costs and explain the financing options we offer.
Preparation and Construction
At your second visit, we will prepare your teeth. This process involves surface etching or trimming some enamel to provide room for each wafer-thin veneer. Removing this tooth material helps your teeth feel natural after the veneers are in place. With porcelain veneers, we can remove less material than for resin ones. To ensure you are comfortable throughout this process, we will administer a local anesthetic before preparing your teeth.
Once your teeth are prepared, we will take impressions of them. We send these impressions to a specialized dental lab that crafts your custom veneers. This lab process takes a couple of weeks. When your new veneers arrive at the dental office, we will call you to schedule your final visit.
Application and Bonding of Your New Smile
At your third visit, we will ensure the veneers fit properly and are the color, size, and length you envisioned. Before we bond them, we will clean, polish, and etch each tooth.
Then, we will bond your custom veneers to each tooth individually. The bonding process involves placing each veneer and adjusting them as needed to ensure the best fit. We use dental cement to adhere the veneers to your teeth. Once they are in place, we use a special light to activate the cement’s bonding and curing chemicals. Finally, we will remove any excess cement and make final adjustments.
Sometimes, a fourth follow-up visit is necessary to check on the fit and function of your veneers.
Perfect Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers enhance your smile by correcting flaws such as discoloration, chips, gaps, and other cosmetic flaws. They provide a durable, natural-looking solution that can significantly boost your confidence. If you’re ready to achieve a brighter, more even smile, schedule a free consultation at Carolina Dental Arts today!