Veneers in Calgary

Before applying your ceramic or porcelain veneers, your dentist may numb your tooth with a local anesthetic before gently removing a thin layer of the tooth’s enamel. This is important because your dentist needs to make room on your tooth for your veneer.

Next, your dentist will take a mould of your tooth, which will be used to create your custom veneers. This ensures your veneers will fit your tooth perfectly, making them more subtle and natural-looking. After taking the mould, your dentist may fit you with a set of temporary veneers to protect your teeth while your permanent veneers are being made.

Temporary veneers are very delicate, so you should take care when eating and drinking to avoid accidentally damaging or dislodging them.

When you return for your second appointment (once your custom veneers are finished), your dentist will remove the temporary veneers and treat your tooth with a mild chemical solution. The chemical solution roughens the surface of your teeth, making it easier for your veneers to adhere. Once your tooth is ready, your dentist will permanently affix your veneers in place using composite resin cement.

Before applying your composite resin veneers, your dentist will first carefully match the composite resin to your natural tooth colour to ensure your veneer blends in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth.

When it is time to apply your veneers, your dentist will treat your tooth with a mild chemical solution, which will roughen your tooth’s surface and make it easier for the composite resin to adhere firmly. Next, your dentist will use a small brush to apply the resin to your teeth in thin layers, using a special light to harden each layer before the next is applied.

Once the final layer has been applied and hardened, your dentist will shape and polish your veneer so that it blends in seamlessly with your other teeth, providing you with a durable, blemish-free, and natural look.