If you would like to improve your smile in a fast and effective way, porcelain veneers may be a good option for you.
A dental veneer is a thin facing of porcelain that covers your tooth. Veneers are permanently bonded to the front of a tooth to give it a new appearance. They can cover an array of common dental problems, even several which may co-exist:

* Large or small chips
* Gaps between teeth
* Discoloration that does not respond to tooth whitening
* Unevenly sized or shaped teeth
* Worn down teeth

Porcelain is brittle, so wouldn’t the veneers break?

By itself dental porcelain veneers are brittle, but once they have been bonded to a tooth they are strong and durable. Given normal daily use, the veneers will not crack. Durability with veneers depends on two factors:

* How well the cosmetic dentist aligned the position of your bite; and
* How careful you are with your teeth. Remember, you can’t use your teeth as tools.

What is the veneers procedure like?

Initial models or casts are made of your teeth and sent to the dental lab to make a wax design (wax up). Then in two treatment appointments the changes are created.
First appointment

Dr. Klein will prepare the teeth designated for veneers. That involves removing a very small amount of the enamel to make space for the veneers. He will then take digital photos and an impression of the area. We will make plastic temporary veneers so you will be able to test drive your new smile right away.
Second appointment

Cosmetic Dentist, Dr Klein will attach your veneers temporarily to check the fit and color. When you and he are both happy with the result he will begin the permanent bonding. Because of our custom process with the lab we get a great color match.
How do porcelain veneers compare to dental bonding?

Dental bonding can treat many of the same problems that are treated by porcelain veneers. The choice between these two techniques is yours to make with Dr. Klein's advice.

* Porcelain veneers produce a long-lasting, more sophisticated result and more advanced changes in color or alignment are possible. Veneers can significantly improve the strength of a tooth.
* Bonding produces rapid, noticeable changes. It is used to repair or correct more minor problems. Often a mock-up can be done in just a few minutes to give you an idea of what the changes will look like before you have anything permanent done. This is a great way to learn whether a cosmetic change is ri ght for you. Often people are really surprised to see how a few subtle changes can really brighten their smile.