Assuming your smile is healthy and free of gum disease or decay, getting veneers typically takes two to three weeks from the initial consultation to placement on your teeth. If you have any underlying issues, we need to address those first, so the process for you may be longer.
The Process for Getting Veneers
Once you and Dr. Desai decide that porcelain veneers are right solution for you, the next step is to prepare the tooth or teeth being treated. Since the veneer adds thickness to your tooth, we need to remove an equal amount of dental enamel, usually no more than 0.5mm. The result is veneers that fit snugly along your gum line and look natural.
Next, our team takes impressions of your teeth, and we help you choose a shade for your veneers that complements your smile. We’ll create a set of temporaries for you to wear, and we send the impressions and our specifications to a custom dental lab where your final restorations are prepared.
In about two weeks when we receive your veneers back from the lab, you return to our Hempstead, NY, dental office. We’ll remove your temporaries, adjust and fit your final veneers and cement them securely to your teeth.
Are Dental Veneers Right for You?
If you’re dreaming of a better smile and want to learn more about porcelain veneers, please call us to arrange a consultation with Dr. Desai to get started.