Porcelain veneers are used to whiten the colour of a tooth and/or change the shape of it. You can do one tooth or a segment of teeth to completely change the way you smile.

To prepare a tooth for a porcelain veneer a small amount of tooth is removed from its front surface by the dentist. A dental technician can then construct a thin layer of porcelain that is cemented to the tooth. This layer can be made whiter, larger or smaller then the original tooth to change its appearance.

A porcelain veneer will last for approximately eight years depending on the situation.

Click here to see examples of veneers in the Achieving Your Perfect Smile section.