Veneers In Dental Care

You may have heard the term “veneer” in conjunction with wood working. The process for cosmetic dental applications is much the same. Very thin covers are custom created for each individual tooth.

They fit the front side of the tooth and are another option to bonding or shaping. The same basic process is used to attach the veneers to the teeth. Veneers are very popular because they are so thin and somewhat resistant to staining.

There are two different options for veneers.

Porcelain, or “indirect” veneers are handcrafted in a laboratory especially to fit your teeth. They are expensive but are said to last from 10 to 15 years.

Composite, or “direct” veneers are enamel which is bonded directly to the tooth are significantly less expensive but their “shelf life” is only 5 to 7 years.

Almost translucent they can literally breath new life into damaged or discolored teeth.