Veneers are thin layers of porcelain, no thicker than a fingernail or contact lens, that dentists apply to the fronts of teeth visible when you smile. They can cover up flaws on a single tooth, a few teeth, or several teeth in the curved “arch” that houses your teeth.

Unlike other services and treatments at our office, the process starts with a consultation. Dr. Jameela Jifri and associates can evaluate the condition of your teeth and gums and closely examine your concerns. If your mouth is otherwise healthy and we can effectively address your cosmetic concerns with veneers, we will create impressions or models for treating the teeth. These impressions are like guides, which help our talented lab technicians to create your permanent veneers. The tooth structure itself is “prepared,” which involves removing a sliver of enamel proportionate to the veneer’s thickness (otherwise, it would not fit right on top of the tooth). We record other details to assist our lab, and once they finish making them, you return to our office. So they can be secured with a special bonding agent. These techniques help to support the strongest bond between the tooth and veneer.