The Veneers Process at DNA Henley
Before you get your veneers, you’ll have a preliminary appointment with your dentist to discuss which options are right for you and how many veneers you want to have placed. In some cases, if teeth are crooked or uneven, you may need to have braces before your dentist can place the veneers.
To get accurate sizing for your veneers, we will remove a small portion of the enamel from the tooth. The amount removed will be proportional to the thickness of the veneer to be installed. We will then take an impression of your teeth. This is then sent off to the lab to create your veneers.
Impressions are taken, and your bespoke veneers are crafted in a dental lab.
Once your veneers are in, we will get you back in and evaluate the fit, shape, and colouration of the veneers to make sure they’re perfect for you. Next, we will thoroughly clean your teeth. This is important, as it keeps bacteria from being trapped under the veneer and causing decay.
A rough texture is created on the tooth on which a veneer is to be applied. This makes it easier for the veneer to stick to the tooth. The veneer is then applied with dental cement to bond the veneer to the tooth. Ultraviolet light hardens this cement quickly.