Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin ceramic shells custom-crafted to bond to the front surfaces of your teeth — correcting colour, shape, size, and minor alignment in one elegant treatment. The result is a smile that looks completely natural and radiantly beautiful. For patients with multiple cosmetic concerns, veneers are often the most comprehensive single solution.
How It Works
Smile Consultation
We discuss your goals in detail, review the shape and shade that best suits your face, and confirm veneers are the right fit for your teeth.
Tooth Preparation
A minimal amount of enamel (roughly 0.5mm) is gently removed from the front surface of each tooth to create space for the veneer — preserving as much natural structure as possible.
Impressions & Temporaries
Precise impressions are taken and sent to our dental lab. Temporary veneers protect your prepared teeth while the permanent ones are crafted.
Lab Fabrication
Your veneers are individually crafted in porcelain, matched to your selected shade and shaped to your approved design.
Bonding & Final Placement
The temporaries are removed, fit is verified, and the permanent veneers are bonded with dental cement and cured in place for a permanent, seamless result.
Benefits of Porcelain Veneers
- Correct discolouration, chips, cracks, gaps, and shape in one treatment
- Natural-looking porcelain that reflects light like real tooth enamel
- Long-lasting — 10 to 15+ years with proper care
- Stain-resistant surface stays bright
- Minimal tooth reduction compared to crowns
- Custom-crafted to complement your facial features
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Basi and take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile.
Book a ConsultationOr call 780-540-0124Porcelain Veneers FAQs
Q.Are veneers permanent?
Yes — because a small amount of enamel is removed during preparation, veneers are considered an irreversible treatment. However, they can be replaced when they eventually wear.
Q.Will veneers look fake?
Modern porcelain veneers are designed to mimic the light-reflective quality of natural enamel. When properly designed and shade-matched, most people won't know they're veneers.
Q.Can I get veneers on just a few teeth?
Yes. Veneers can be placed on one tooth or many. We'll ensure any single veneer matches your surrounding teeth perfectly in shade and translucency.
Q.Do I need to avoid certain foods?
Avoid biting hard objects like ice or pen caps. Otherwise, veneers are quite durable. A nightguard is recommended if you grind your teeth.
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