What’s the Process for Getting Teeth Veneers?

A smile makeover with veneers can fix many imperfections in your teeth in one procedure! Through veneer treatment, Dr. Baker can correct problems with:

• Stained and discolored teeth.
• Chipped, cracked, and worn-down teeth.
• Slightly crooked, uneven teeth. 
• Misshapen or odd-sized teeth.
• Small tooth gaps.
• Gummy smile.

Getting veneers generally requires several dental visits. On your first visit, Dr. Baker will inspect your oral health and assess the problems you’d like to fix. If your teeth are healthy and your problems are within the scope of veneer treatment, we’ll plan your procedure and prep the teeth to be fixed. This entails removing a thin layer of enamel to accommodate the veneers. 

Afterward, impressions of your prepped teeth are taken to act as a blueprint for customizing your veneers. We’ll send these impressions to an offsite lab that creates veneers. In the meantime, we’ll protect your teeth with temporary veneers. When your porcelain veneers are ready, we’ll schedule a second appointment to permanently cement them to your teeth.

Unlike crowns that require reshaping your teeth, veneers only require minimal removal of tooth enamel for their placement. The process is quick, minimally invasive, and painless. Once bonded to your teeth, veneers become permanent, embellishing your smile for years to come. With good oral care, porcelain veneers can last up to 15 years. Veneers can be placed on front teeth to conceal chips or stains, improve their shape, or give them a straighter appearance. Dr. Baker can tailor your treatment to suit your unique dental needs. Veneers can even cover exposed tooth roots to minimize sensitivity.

No, the process isn’t painful. If you have sensitive teeth, we can numb your mouth when prepping your teeth or placing the veneers to ensure you have a comfortable treatment.