For patients with misshapen teeth, tooth size discrepancies, discolored teeth from years of coffee or tea drinking, smoking, older fillings that are staining, tetracycline staining, fluorosis, or those simply looking to enhance their smile, dental veneers may be what you are looking for.
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells that are bonded to the front surface of the teeth to improve their color, shape, size, symmetry and overall appearance. Veneers are most commonly made from high-quality dental porcelain or ceramic materials that are designed to closely mimic the color, translucency and appearance of natural tooth enamel. They can create a brighter, more uniform smile while still maintaining a natural appearance that complements your features and feels like you.
Dr. Barbosa can work with you to determine whether dental veneers are an appropriate option based on the health of your teeth, your existing dental work and your goals for your smile. Depending on your individual needs, some veneers can be placed with little to no removal of natural tooth structure. When teeth already have existing fillings or restorations, treatment can be carefully planned to conserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
