How it works.
What to expect, start to finish.
We design your smile on screen, then let you wear a trial version for a few days before any tooth is prepared. The veneers are made by our ceramist and fitted at the second visit two weeks later, with a conservative preparation that keeps as much enamel as possible. Your dentist examines your teeth and gums, takes any imaging needed and talks through the options; diagnosis and an itemized cost are confirmed at that visit.
- Chips and wear
- Spacing
- Discoloration
Your visit, step by step
- Before
A smile-design visit with photographs and a digital scan, then a trial smile to wear home.
- During
Conservative preparation under local anesthetic, impressions and well-made temporaries at visit one; bonding and polishing at visit two.
- After
Avoid very hard foods for a day and wear your night guard; we check the bite at two weeks.
Know the names.
The makers, products and standards we reference when we talk about porcelain veneers.
The material behind the smile
IPS e.max CAD is a lithium-disilicate glass ceramic used for selected crowns, veneers and other restorations. Translucency and preparation matter as much as the shade photograph.
- Compare ceramic choice with the demands of the tooth.
- Ask how much healthy tooth structure would be prepared.
- Discuss bite, gum health and ongoing maintenance.
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Good to know.
How long do veneers last?
Ten to fifteen years with good care; porcelain resists stains and we provide a night guard to protect them.
Can I see the result before committing?
Yes. Your trial smile is placed over your own teeth so you can see the shape before any preparation.
How many veneers do I need?
Most smiles use six to eight on the upper teeth; your dentist advises after the design visit.
Questions worth bringing.
- How would a dentist assess my enamel, gums and bite before discussing veneers?
- What tooth preparation, future replacement and repair considerations should I understand?
- Which less invasive alternatives and maintenance responsibilities should I compare?
Before you book.
New to Verde Dental? We start with a conversation, write your plan down with the price of every step and let you decide at your own pace. Suitability, risks and alternatives are decided with your clinician at your consultation.
“Porcelain veneers I was scared to ask about. They showed me a trial smile first, quoted a firm number and kept to it.”