Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are wafer-thin facings — most commonly porcelain — bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth to change their appearance. They are used to close small gaps, lengthen worn or short teeth, correct minor crowding or rotations, and mask discoloration that does not respond to whitening, and together across the smile line they are associated with a more even, brighter and better-proportioned smile. Porcelain veneers are valued for resisting staining and…

At Apolonia Dental a smile makeover starts with planning: the clinic uses Digital Smile Design to model the proposed shape and proportions and can produce a mock-up so the look can be tried before committing. For ceramic veneers the teeth are minimally prepared, a precise scan is taken, and the veneers are custom-made by the laboratory before being bonded at a later visit; composite veneers can often be completed chairside in a single appointment. Shade,…