Getting Your Dental Veneers at ScarboroSmiles
Here is how we create your beautiful new smile when you come in:
Step 1: Check-Up and Making a Plan
We start by talking to you about your smile goals and any worries you have about your teeth. We look at your dental history and do a careful check of your teeth.
Sometimes we may take special digital X-rays or photos to see your teeth clearly. Then, we tell you what we found and help you choose the best veneer plan to create your perfect smile.
Step 2: Preparing Your Teeth
Your comfort is the most important thing! We use a gentle technique to make your tooth area completely numb (a local anesthetic), so you won't feel pain while we work.
We then carefully remove a very thin layer from the front of your tooth (usually less than a millimeter). This makes room for the veneer to fit perfectly.
After that, we take an impression or digital scan of your teeth so your custom veneers can be made just for you.
Step 3: Creating Your Custom Veneers
We send your tooth measurements to a special dental lab where skilled technicians create your veneers. They make each veneer to match the colour, shape, and size that will look natural and beautiful with your other teeth.
While your permanent veneers are being made (this usually takes 1-2 weeks), we may give you temporary veneers to protect your teeth and keep your smile looking great.
Step 4: Placing Your New Veneers
When your custom veneers are ready, you come back to see us. We carefully place each veneer on your tooth to check the fit, shape, and colour. We make any small changes needed to make sure everything looks perfect.
Then we clean your teeth very well and use a special bonding material to attach the veneer permanently to your tooth. We use a blue light to make the bond strong and long-lasting. Last, we polish your new veneers to make them smooth and shiny, so they look natural and beautiful!
Step 5: Final Check and Care Instructions
We do a final check to make sure your new veneers fit perfectly and feel comfortable when you bite down. We make any needed adjustments right away.
Before you go home, we give you easy instructions on how to care for your new veneers. Following these tips (like brushing gently and avoiding very hard foods) helps your veneers stay beautiful for many years!