Let Your Smile Glow with Natural Veneers

Porcelain veneers typically last between 10 and 15 years with good care, and many last longer. Composite veneers tend to have a shorter lifespan, usually around 5 to 7 years, but they can be touched up or replaced more easily. How long yours last depends largely on your habits: avoiding biting into hard objects, wearing a night guard if you grind your teeth, and keeping up with regular dental visits all make a meaningful difference.

Getting porcelain veneers does require removing a small amount of enamel from the front of your teeth, usually less than half a millimeter. This makes the process irreversible, which is why it is important to go in with a clear understanding of what you want. That said, when placed correctly by an experienced dentist, veneers protect the tooth surface they cover. Composite veneers require little to no enamel removal, making them a more conservative option.

Yes, if they are done well. We use shade-matching technology and work with a dental lab to create veneers that match the translucency and color of your surrounding teeth. The goal is always a result that looks like a better version of your own smile, not something that looks obviously cosmetic. At your consultation, we will use digital imaging to give you a preview of how your smile will look before any work is done.

For porcelain veneers, the process typically takes two to three appointments. The first is your consultation and smile design. At the second, your teeth are prepared and temporary veneers are placed while your permanent ones are being made in the lab. The third appointment is when your final veneers are bonded. Composite veneers can often be completed in a single visit since the material is applied and shaped directly on your teeth.

Porcelain veneers are considered permanent because a small amount of enamel is removed to place them, so your teeth will always need some form of coverage going forward. However, veneers can be replaced when they reach the end of their lifespan or if one chips or cracks. Replacing them follows a similar process to the original placement. Your dentist will keep records of your veneer specifications to make replacement as straightforward as possible.

Veneers cover only the front surface of a tooth and are primarily a cosmetic solution. Crowns cover the entire tooth and are used when a tooth is significantly damaged, weakened, or has had a root canal. If your tooth is structurally sound and you are looking to improve its appearance, a veneer is usually the less invasive option. If the tooth needs protection or restoration, a crown is the more appropriate choice. Your dentist will be clear about which one applies to your situation.