Porcelain Veneers in Fitchburg, MA

To prepare your tooth or teeth for the veneers, the surface of the tooth needs to be reshaped. This means we will remove the amount of tooth equal to the thickness of the veneer so the veneer can blend in seamlessly. You can request to have the area numbed before we begin this process. Then, Dr. Mark will take a model of your tooth that can be sent to a dental lab so the veneer can be fashioned. It can take a few weeks for the veneer to be completed, but don’t worry – we can use a temporary veneer over your tooth until the permanent one is ready.

Once the veneer is ready, you’ll visit our office for placement of the veneer. We’ll place the veneer on the tooth to ensure the fit and color are correct. This is an intricate process that will involve removing and trimming the veneer to ensure Dr. Mark gets the proper fit. Once Dr. Mark is sure of the ideal fit, it will be permanently cemented to your tooth.

Before the veneer is permanently placed, your tooth will be cleaned, polished and etched to roughen the surface and allow for a strong bond. Bonding cement is applied the veneer and the veneer is placed on your tooth. A special light will be used to cure the cement, causing it to harden properly. Then excess cement will be removed, and we will make any final adjustments needed. We may ask you to visit us again in a few weeks so we can be sure the veneer is working properly.