Your dentist removes a thin layer of enamel from the front of the teeth in question. This makes room for the veneers once they’re placed. A mold of your teeth is made to ensure the new veneers fit perfectly. Your dentist may place temporary veneers to protect your teeth until the porcelain veneers are made. When the veneers are ready, the temporaries are removed, and a mild chemical is applied to ensure the glues make a solid bond. The permanent veneers are glued and secured in place with composite resin cement.

Your dentist starts by applying a mild chemical to roughen the surface of the teeth that are receiving veneers. Next, a composite resin, colour-matched to your teeth, is applied to the targeted tooth layer by layer. Once the final layer is applied and the tooth has been built up, your dentist shapes and polishes it gently to create a natural, smooth look and feel.