Jarred K. Donald, DDS
16631 Coit Rd #114
Dallas, TX 75248
972-818-4300
888-49-SMILE
Patient Education - General Dentist Information in Dallas
Veneers
In just two or three dental visits, a veneer can reverse years of
stains caused by foods, caffeine and tobacco use.
Special thin laminates, called veneers, can often be used to correct
discolored, worn down, cracked and chipped teeth. Veneers can also be
used to close unsightly gaps between teeth. Stronger types of veneers
made of porcelain, also called composite veneers, typically last longer
because they are bonded to the tooth.
An impression of the tooth must be made and a veneer molded by a lab
technician. Because veneers require a small amount of enamel to be
removed, they are permanent and non-reversible.
The process involves buffing the tooth, removing an extremely thin
layer of the tooth to allow for the thickness of the veneer, an
impression of the tooth, and final bonding of the veneer to the tooth
with special cement. A special light is used to complete the process.
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