Veneers
Thin, custom porcelain shells that reshape and brighten the teeth that show when you smile.
Thin custom porcelain shells bonded to the front of your teeth to reshape, brighten, and refine your smile.
Great for patients who want to
- Brighten a smileCover stubborn stains that no longer respond to whitening.
- Even out the lookCreate a more balanced, uniform front tooth line.
- Close small gapsReduce or eliminate spacing without orthodontics.
- Hide minor flawsMask chips, worn edges, or slight crookedness.
What to expect
- Design consultationWe start with your goals and recommend a veneer design built around them.
- First visitImpressions and gentle prep, with temporaries placed while the lab crafts your final veneers.
- Master ceramicistVeneers are crafted from your impressions and photos for a natural, custom result.
- Final placementEach veneer is bonded and refined for a precise fit.
No-prep veneer option
- Minimal to no enamel removalNo-prep veneers are ultra-thin shells that bond directly over your natural teeth with little or no drilling.
- Reversible in many casesBecause the underlying tooth is largely preserved, no-prep veneers can sometimes be removed later if your goals change.
- Best for the right smileThey work well when teeth are already fairly straight and proportioned, and you want a subtle enhancement.
- Same custom craftsmanshipLike traditional veneers, each no-prep veneer is designed with you and hand-crafted by a master ceramicist for a natural look.
Most cases finish in just a few appointments, often within about three weeks. During your consultation, we will let you know whether traditional or no-prep veneers are the better fit for your teeth and goals.
Cosmetic Dentistry · Hingham, MA
Questions
Veneers questions, answered.
These answers cover the usual starting points. Call the office when your situation needs a more specific answer.
What can veneers fix?
- Veneers cover stubborn stains that no longer respond to whitening, create a more balanced and uniform front tooth line, reduce or eliminate small gaps without orthodontics, and mask chips, worn edges, or slight crookedness. They're a good option for patients looking to refine the smile they already have.
What are no-prep veneers?
- No-prep veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells that bond directly over your natural teeth with little or no enamel removal. They are a more conservative option for patients who want a subtle enhancement and whose teeth are already fairly straight and proportioned.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
- Veneers are designed as a long-term way to reshape and brighten the teeth that show when you smile. How long yours will hold up depends on your bite and habits, so call our office and we can talk through what to expect for your case.
What happens during the veneers process?
- We start with a design consultation based on your goals, then take impressions and gently prep your teeth at your first visit, placing temporaries while the lab crafts your final veneers. A master ceramicist builds each veneer from your impressions and photos, and we bond and refine them for a precise fit at your final visit.
How many appointments do veneers take?
- Most veneer cases finish in just a few appointments, often within about three weeks. Your exact timeline depends on how many teeth are involved and your design, so we'll map it out during your consultation.
Do veneers damage your natural teeth?
- Veneers involve gentle preparation of the front of the tooth before bonding, and our team designs each case around your goals and your natural teeth. No-prep veneers are an even more conservative option that preserves more of your natural enamel. Call our office to discuss your specific teeth and what preparation would involve for you.
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