Dental Veneers
Improve the Shape, Colour, and Appearance of Your Smile
Improve Your Smile With Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin restorations placed over the visible surfaces of selected teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers may be considered for teeth that are chipped, worn, uneven, permanently discoloured, irregularly shaped, or affected by small gaps.
At Deer Lake Dental, veneer treatment begins with an assessment of your teeth, gums, bite, and cosmetic goals. Our dentists can determine whether veneers are appropriate for your smile and discuss what treatment may realistically achieve.
Improve the Shape of Visible Teeth
Cover Certain Stains and Discolouration
Address Small Chips and Uneven Edges
Create a More Balanced-Looking Smile
What to Expect With Dental Veneers
Veneers can change the visible colour, shape, size, or proportions of selected teeth. Depending on your needs, some preparation of the natural tooth may be required before the veneer is created and bonded into position. Your dentist will explain the recommended approach and how it may affect your natural tooth structure before treatment begins.
Healthy teeth and gums are important when considering veneers. Tooth decay, gum disease, tooth grinding, existing restorations, and your bite can influence whether veneers are appropriate. Our dentists can also help you compare veneers with alternatives such as dental bonding or teeth whitening based on the concern you want to address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about dental veneers and whether they may be right for your smile.
What problems can dental veneers fix?
Veneers may improve teeth that are chipped, worn, uneven, irregularly shaped, permanently discoloured, or separated by small spaces. Because they cover the visible surface of selected teeth, veneers can address more than one cosmetic concern. Your dentist will assess your teeth to determine whether veneers are appropriate for the changes you want.
What is the difference between veneers and dental bonding?
Veneers cover the visible front surface of a tooth, while dental bonding uses tooth-coloured composite material that is applied and shaped directly on the tooth. Bonding may be appropriate for smaller cosmetic changes, while veneers may be considered when changing the colour, shape, proportions, or overall appearance of selected teeth.
Do dentists have to remove part of my tooth for veneers?
Some veneers require preparation of the natural tooth so the restoration can fit properly and achieve the planned appearance. The amount of preparation depends on the tooth, restoration, and individual treatment plan. Because some veneer procedures permanently alter tooth structure, your dentist will explain what is required before treatment begins.
How long do dental veneers last?
How long veneers last depends on the material, your bite, oral hygiene, habits, and how the restorations are maintained. Veneers are not lifetime restorations and may eventually require repair or replacement. Regular dental examinations allow your dentist to monitor the veneers and the natural teeth and gums supporting them.
Can veneers be whitened if they become discoloured?
Whitening treatments are designed to lighten natural tooth structure and generally do not change the colour of dental veneers. This is important when planning whitening and veneer treatment together. If the colour of a veneer no longer matches surrounding teeth, your dentist can assess the restoration and discuss appropriate options.
Does the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover dental veneers?
Veneers performed primarily for cosmetic purposes are generally not covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan because cosmetic procedures are excluded from CDCP coverage. If veneers are being considered as part of your dental care, Deer Lake Dental can discuss the treatment plan, expected costs, and other available options with you.
