Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth. They can cover stains that whitening can’t lift, reshape chipped or worn edges, close small gaps and even out teeth that are slightly uneven. At Diamond Dental, Dr. Barry Diamond plans every veneer case from a 3D iTero scan instead of messy impressions, so the fit is precise from the first try-in.
Every veneer consultation starts with an honest answer to one question: are veneers the best way to get the smile you want, or would something simpler do the job?
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A veneer is a thin layer of dental porcelain, roughly the thickness of a fingernail, that is bonded permanently to the front surface of a tooth. Because porcelain reflects light much like natural enamel, a well-made veneer is difficult to tell apart from a natural tooth.
Veneers change what you see when you smile: color, shape, length and the spacing between teeth. They don’t move teeth, fix a bite or treat decay or gum disease. Those problems are treated first, and sometimes they change the plan.
Veneers can be placed on a single tooth to match its neighbors, or on the six to ten teeth that show when you smile for a full smile makeover. How many you need depends on how wide your smile is and what you want to change.
Yes, and you should. Veneers are permanent, so the design should be agreed before any tooth is changed.
Your planning visit includes an iTero Element 5D scan, a quick, accurate 3D model of your teeth taken with a small wand instead of impression putty. Dr. Diamond uses it to plan the shape and proportions of your veneers and review them with you before treatment.
What you decide together: how many teeth to treat (usually the ones that show when you smile), the length and shape of each tooth, and the shade. The shade is chosen to suit your skin tone and the teeth that won’t have veneers. Porcelain doesn’t whiten, so if you would like brighter natural teeth alongside your veneers, whitening is typically done first and the veneers are matched to the result.
Healthy teeth and gums come first. Decay or gum inflammation is treated before veneers, and if you grind your teeth, a nightguard may be recommended to protect them.
Veneers are a good fit when the problem is on the surface of healthy teeth. They’re usually a strong option if you have:
