Dental Veneers in NE Calgary — Taradale Dental

A very thin piece of porcelain that is customized and bonded to the natural tooth. Veneers are designed to mask undesirable defects such as:

• The shape of a tooth

• Shade/discoloration

• Size

• Injury damage

• Tooth decay damage

• Spacing in the teeth

• Cracked or chipped teeth

By fixing the visible portion of the teeth, Veneers Instantly transform and enhance a person’s smile and confidence. Additionally, once the work has been completed, you can treat your teeth as you would normally, such as brushing and flossing.

Veneers are one of several options within our broader cosmetic dentistry services. If your teeth need more structural support rather than a purely cosmetic fix, our crowns and bridges page covers a restorative alternative worth comparing.

Porcelain vs. Composite Veneers

Porcelain veneers are custom-made in a dental lab from thin shells of ceramic. They’re more stain-resistant and tend to last longer, but require slightly more tooth preparation and usually take two visits to complete. Composite veneers are built up directly on the tooth in a single visit using a tooth-colored resin — a faster, less expensive option, though the material is more prone to staining and chipping over time and generally needs replacing sooner than porcelain.

What to Expect: The Veneer Process

Getting veneers typically takes two visits. At the first appointment, we’ll examine your teeth, discuss your goals, and prepare the tooth surface by removing a small amount of enamel. An impression is taken and sent to the lab, and you’ll usually leave with temporary veneers while your custom set is made. At the second visit, the temporaries are removed and the permanent veneers are checked for fit and color before being bonded in place.