What are Veneers?

Cosmetic veneers in Midland Park are thin shells of porcelain that our dentist bonds to the front of the teeth that are visible when you smile. Their handcrafted design gives your smile the perfect shape and size, while also hiding aesthetic irregularities like:

• Gaps or crowding
• Chipped and uneven teeth
• Misshaped teeth
• Deep staining and discoloration

Although veneers are made of the same durable porcelain as our crowns, a veneer is an aesthetic treatment, rather than a restorative one. The purpose is to improve your smile’s appearance while minimizing any alterations to otherwise healthy tooth structure.

Planning Your New Smile

Part of your veneers treatment at our Midland Park, New Jersey practice will involve a private consultation with Drs. Eric & Doug Veenstra. We’ll discuss what you like about your teeth, what you wish you could change, and the types of characteristics that we can achieve by placing porcelain veneers.

Most of our patients have about six veneers placed side-by-side; others may need 8-10, depending on how wide their smile is. Some individuals choose to put veneers on the lower teeth as well.

Veneers can also be combined with other types of cosmetic treatments, like whitening, bonding, or crowns for a fully comprehensive approach to your smile makeover.

Getting Veneers: What to Expect

After your consultation, your veneer treatment will be completed in two phases: the preparation and the delivery. First, Drs. Eric & Doug Veenstra will need to gently buff a thin layer of enamel away and take an impression, which our lab uses to hand design your new smile. About two weeks later, your permanent veneers will be ready to bond in place.Investing in your smile’s appearance is one of the best things you can do for your confidence. Ask about our affordable financing options when you call!