The Essentials
What it is.
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth, reshaping and re-coloring your smile while preserving healthy tooth structure. Done well, they don’t read as “dental work” at all — porcelain handles light the way enamel does.
This is where the practice’s laboratory heritage shows: proportions, texture, and translucency are designed for your face, not pulled from a catalog.
Is This You?
Sound familiar?
- Chipped or worn front edges
- Gaps you’ve always meant to close
- Discoloration that whitening can’t touch
- Teeth that feel too small, uneven, or out of proportion
The Process
What to expect.
- Design
Photography and digital smile design let you preview the result before committing — you approve the smile first.
- Preparation
A conservative surface preparation, then precise impressions. You wear natural-looking temporaries while the porcelain is crafted.
- The reveal
Each veneer is checked for fit, color, and bite, then bonded — usually two to three visits, start to finish.
Real Results
Before & after.
Mottled, uneven enamel transformed with hand-finished porcelain veneers.Actual Arbor Dental patient
A gummy smile balanced with lip repositioning, then finished in porcelain veneers.Actual Arbor Dental patient
Good To Know
Questions, answered.
How long do veneers last?
Typically 10–15 years or more with normal care — brush, floss, and keep your checkups. A nightguard protects them if you grind.
Do they look fake?
Not these. Shape and translucency are customized per tooth; most people’s friends simply think they look rested and younger.
How much enamel is removed?
A fraction of a millimeter — among the most conservative cosmetic treatments for the impact it delivers.
Ready when you are.
New patients are welcomed with an unhurried, comprehensive first visit — photographs, a conversation about your goals, and a plan you'll understand completely.
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