Porcelain veneers in Villeray: fix the shape and colour of a tooth
Dental veneers in Villeray, Montreal, at Oral-Dent Villeray on Rue St-Hubert, for patients from Villeray, Rosemont and Ahuntsic. A veneer is a thin shell bonded to the front of the tooth. It changes the shape, the colour, or closes a small gap, on one tooth or several.
What a veneer fixes
- A stained tooth that does not respond to whitening.
- A chipped or worn tooth.
- A small gap between two teeth.
- A tooth that is shorter or irregular in shape.
Why porcelain
Dr. Fox places porcelain veneers, made in a lab. Porcelain holds up well, keeps its shade over the years and comes closest to natural enamel. It requires removing a thin layer of enamel, which does not grow back: that is why we examine the tooth and talk it through first.
You get a written estimate before we start.
How it goes
- Exam. We check the tooth, the gum and the bite, and choose the shade with you.
- First visit: the tooth is prepared, with local anesthesia if needed, an impression is taken, a temporary veneer is placed.
- Fabrication in the lab, one to two weeks.
- Second visit: fitting, bonding of the final veneer, bite adjustment and polishing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a veneer last?
A porcelain veneer often lasts ten years and more. Grinding your teeth shortens its life: tell Dr. Fox, a night guard can protect it.
Is it reversible?
No. A porcelain veneer requires removing a bit of enamel, which does not come back: the tooth will always need a veneer. That is why we examine the tooth and talk it through before starting.
Veneer or crown?
The veneer covers the front of the tooth, the crown wraps it entirely. A solid tooth with a cosmetic flaw: veneer. A fragile or badly damaged tooth: crown.