Porcelain Veneers: A Complete Smile Transformation

At eyeSmile, we believe your smile should be as unique and radiant as you are. While whitening treats color, porcelain veneers offer a comprehensive solution for those looking to change the shape, size, and overall harmony of their teeth. This “smile makeover” provides a durable, natural-looking result that can last for a decade or more with proper dental care.

What Are Veneers?

A porcelain laminate (often called a veneer) is a thin shell of porcelain that covers the front of each tooth. They bond directly to the front of the tooth, similar to the way artificial fingernails work. Each porcelain laminate is a work of art, carefully crafted in a laboratory to fit your individual smile.

More About Veneers

In the hands of a highly skilled dentist, porcelain laminates can provide you with an incredibly natural, beautiful smile. They are virtually undetectable and can dramatically improve your appearance. They are durable and long-lasting when compared to other cosmetic treatments.

The Problem: Multiple Cosmetic Imperfections

Sometimes, whitening alone isn’t enough to achieve your goals. Common reasons patients choose veneers include:

  • Deep Staining: Discoloration from medications or internal trauma that doesn’t respond to traditional bleaching.
  • Structural Flaws: Chipped, cracked, or worn-down edges that make teeth look aged.
  • Spacing & Alignment: Small gaps (diastemas) or slightly crooked teeth that you’d prefer to fix without years of braces.
  • Irregular Shapes: Teeth that are too small or misshapen, affecting the symmetry of your smile.

The Solution: Custom-Crafted Porcelain Artistry

We provide a high-end, multi-step process to ensure your new veneers look indistinguishable from natural teeth:

  1. Personalized Design: We begin with a consultation to discuss your “dream smile.” We take precise impressions and images to ensure each veneer is a custom work of art crafted to fit your individual smile.
  2. Gentle Preparation: A very thin layer of enamel is buffed away to create a seamless bond. This ensures your veneers sit flush with your gum line and don’t look “bulky.”
  3. Laboratory Artistry: While a specialized dental lab hand-crafts your porcelain shells, we can provide temporary veneers so you never have to leave our office with an incomplete smile.
  4. Permanent Bonding: Once your custom veneers arrive, we use a specialized light-cured resin to bond them directly to your teeth. The result is a virtually undetectable, stain-resistant, and high-strength transformation.