PORCELAIN VENEERS

WHAT ARE DENTAL VENEERS?

Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic facings that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity and versatility.

Placing custom veneers requires a high degree of technical skill as well as attention to cosmetic detail. We place veneers routinely, and custom design each case individually to match and enhance the characteristics of each patient’s smile.

WILL DENTAL VENEERS LOOK LIKE NORMAL TEETH?

When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, tea, or even cigarette stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.

HOW DURABLE ARE PORCELAIN VENEERS?

With proper care, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade.

Dr. Erny will ensure that your veneers are made from high quality porcelains and are bonded with the most advanced and proven materials available.  Dr. Erny requires all patients who have porcelain veneers placed to wear a custom guard or appliance to protect the veneers and opposing teeth.   This helps prolong the life of the veneers, the other teeth, and the TMJ or jaw joint. 

Refraining from using your veneers as tools to open and cut things will prolong their life, and if accidental breakage or damage occurs, it is usually possible to replace only the veneer involved.