The dental veneers process is relatively simple and only requires a few visits to our office in Austin. The cosmetic procedure is less invasive than other options such as dental crowns, as veneers only cover a tooth’s surface rather than the entire tooth. The veneer process can be broken down into the following steps:

Step 1: Initial Consultation & Custom Treatment Plan

Schedule an initial consultation with the experienced cosmetic dentists at Belterra Dental. Our dentists have placed hundreds of veneers for patients in Austin and Dripping Springs, TX. During your initial consultation, we’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and what you would like to fix. We’ll also perform a thorough evaluation of your dental health to determine if porcelain veneers are a good option for you. This typically includes a comprehensive dental exam, a review of your medical history, and dental X-rays if necessary.

Once we determine you’re a good fit for porcelain veneers in Austin, we’ll start creating a treatment plan that is customized to your specific wants and needs. Since the dental veneers procedure is considered irreversible, it’s important to us that our patients take on an active role throughout the process. If we find that you aren’t a good candidate, we’ll offer our expert advice and guidance about the best alternative options.

Step 2: Prepping Teeth & Veneer Creation

Once you have approved of your personalized treatment plan, we’ll schedule your next appointment to prepare your teeth and create impressions to have your custom porcelain veneers made. Depending on your unique case, minimal preparations may be required to prepare your existing teeth for the veneers. This process involves removing a very thin layer of enamel from the front of the teeth where veneers will be placed. This ensures that your new porcelain veneers aren’t too thick or bulky, and they fit comfortably and naturally in your mouth.

We’ll then take impressions of your teeth and send them into our lab to create your new dental veneers. It’ll take about two to four weeks for your new veneers to be ready. In the meantime, we’ll provide temporary veneers to protect any teeth that had prep work done.

Step 3: Porcelain Veneers Procedure

A final appointment will be required for the veneer placement procedure. We’ll remove your temporary veneers and check that your new porcelain veneers fit properly. We’ll make sure they’re the right shape, size, and appropriate color for your teeth. Our dentist will make any modifications necessary to ensure you absolutely love the look and feel of your new smile.

When you and your dentist are both happy with the adjustments, we’ll bond your new dental veneers to your teeth. Your existing teeth will first be cleaned, polished, and etched to allow for the strongest bonding process. Then the porcelain veneers will be placed using a bonding cement and special curing light.