Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted from porcelain or composite resin materials, designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance.

Veneers are made of ceramic porcelain, and they’re crafted to be an exact fit for your teeth. The porcelain veneers for your teeth are then stained and glazed, just like a piece of china. The ceramic that porcelain veneers are made of is very thin, but it’s also designed to be very hard and durable, just like natural teeth. If well taken care of, porcelain veneers will last for decades.

Getting porcelain veneers for your teeth at our Total Health dental offices takes three visits. Other dentists typically require more visits for porcelain veneers, and you’re paying for their time. We’ve made the process of getting incredible veneers for your teeth more efficient, and we pass the savings on to you in how we price our porcelain veneers.

With proper care, dental veneers can last for many years. Porcelain veneers typically last between 10-15 years, while composite resin veneers may last between 5-7 years. The lifespan of your veneers depends on factors such as oral hygiene, lifestyle, and regular dental checkups.

You’ll care for our veneers in almost exactly the same way you’d care for your natural teeth and your overall dental health. To take care of your veneers, simply brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash. We also usually recommend a night guard to further protect your veneers from the dental wear caused by grinding. When you have veneers, we also suggest that you avoid eating hard candies, or any other very hard food that is not found in nature, since these can damage your veneers (just like they can damage your natural teeth). Eating apples, corn on the cob, and other natural foods that require vigorous biting and chewing are absolutely fine for veneers. So if you have veneers, you don’t have to worry about making a huge change.

Dental veneers are considered a semi-permanent cosmetic solution, as the process requires minimal tooth preparation. However, since a small amount of tooth enamel is removed during the procedure, dental veneers cannot be considered completely reversible.