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Porcelain Veneers are extremely thin shells made of a strong, durable dental ceramic, which are bonded to the front of each tooth. Dental veneers are a popular treatment option for several reasons. They are used to cover chipped or discolored teeth. They can also be used to correct the shape or length or alignment of [...]

Porcelain veneers, alternatively termed dental veneers or dental porcelain laminates, are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are bonded onto the front side of teeth so to create a cosmetic improvement for a tooth. Porcelain veneers are routinely used by dentists as a way to make cosmetic changes for teeth that are discolored, worn, chipped, or [...]

While any dentist is in fact simply providing a service in exchange for a fee, when they perform their work most dentists would no doubt prefer to think that their patients have chosen them primarily by way of their reputation for creating great looking porcelain veneers and the quality of the results of their cosmetic [...]

Dr. Hall: Is it possible to bleach, or in some other way whiten, porcelain veneers once they have been applied? Close to three months ago, I decided to get porcelain veneers on my top four front teeth. The dentist I went to selected the whitest shade on his chart and advised me that it was [...]

In those cases where a displeasing tooth color is the single reason why porcelain veneers are being considered, it is possible that teeth whitening treatments can offer a more conservative treatment approach while still producing a similar cosmetic outcome. Tooth bleaching treatments (at-home whitening, in-office bleaching, or both in combination) have been well documented in [...]

Porcelain Dental Veneers Information and Before and After Gallery Authored By: Greg Johnstone Reviewed By: Dennis J. Wells, DDS Dental veneers are custom-designed shells of tooth-like ceramic material that, when applied over the surface of a tooth, can cover worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, and chips or cracks. Dental veneers fall into [...]

Dental Veneers Cost & Procedure Details Authored By: Greg Johnstone Reviewed By: Dennis J. Wells, DDS How much money do veneers cost and what is involved in treatment? Dental veneers can serve as a beautiful – albeit expensive – solution for worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment, abnormal spacing, chips and cracks. Although veneers can [...]

A fundamental difference between porcelain veneers and dental crowns is the amount of a tooth’s surface each respective type of dental restoration covers over. Dental crowns typically encase an entire tooth whereas porcelain veneers only cover over the front side of a tooth (the side that shows when the person smiles). More details about distinguishing [...]

In my search for the best tooth whitening product, I have tried many things. I know how uncomfortable it can be when you wish you had whiter teeth, but know they are really discolored. Personally, I love coffee, tea, and soft drinks. I also enjoy a few glasses of wine every week. I’m sure these [...]

About Scott Finlay, DDS, FAGD, FAACD Dr. Scott Finlay began his journey as a cosmetic dentist at University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. He received a dental degree there in 1986 and was selected for membership in the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society. He then completed an additional year of optional intensive [...]