Veneers: A Popular Solution

Veneers are laboratory fabricated, porcelain facings that are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to whiten teeth, close spaces, straighten teeth, or repair chipped or worn teeth. The veneers are only about 1 mm thick (the thickness of a fingernail). That same thickness is "shaved" off the natural tooth surface, so when the veneer is bonded to the tooth, the tooth doesn't feel or look "thicker".

Some of the new Porcelain Veneers require no tooth reduction! Therefore, there are no shots or no drilling necessary. You will need to discuss this option with Dr. Bishop.