Porcelain Veneers in Mississauga

Porcelain Veneers in Mississauga: Our Procedure

Typically, veneers entail at least three dental appointments; one to prepare the tooth, one to bond the veneer to your existing tooth and a follow-up to ensure the procedure was successful. 

• Preparation

  During the tooth preparation visit, the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the small added thickness of the veneer.

  Usually, about a half a millimetre of the tooth is removed, which may require a local anesthetic.

  During the same visit, a mold is taken of the teeth, and sent to the laboratory for the fabrication of the veneers.

• Bonding

  Once the veneers are ready, they are placed on the tooth surface with water or glycerine on the teeth to check their fit and get a sense of the shade or colour.

  To apply the veneer, the tooth is cleansed with specific chemicals to achieve a bond. Once a special cement is sandwiched between the veneer and tooth, a visible light beam, or laser, causes a catalyst to be released, hardening the cement.

• Follow-Up

  During a two-week period of adjustment that follows, you may notice the change of size and shape in your teeth. It is important to brush and floss daily.

  After one or two weeks, you'll return for a follow-up appointment.