Veneers
Thin porcelain shells correct chips, gaps, and discoloration in a way whitening alone cannot reach, for patients who want a change that lasts.
- Veneers are thin custom shells bonded to the front of your teeth.
- They can correct chips, gaps, staining, and minor alignment issues in the same treatment.
- The process usually takes two to three visits: prep and impressions, temporaries, then the final placement.
- Veneers are a cosmetic, lasting change, not a quick same-day fix.
Am I a candidate for veneers?
Patients with cosmetic concerns limited to a few front teeth, such as chips, gaps, or staining that whitening did not fully resolve, are typically good candidates. Veneers require removing a thin layer of enamel, so Dr. Aanchal Khurana will confirm your teeth and gums are healthy enough first, and may suggest orthodontic options instead if the alignment issue is more significant than veneers can correct.
What happens during veneers at Sauga Smiles Dental?
Consultation and planning
The dentist reviews your goals, checks the health of your teeth and gums, and plans the shape and shade of the veneers.
Enamel preparation and impressions
A thin layer of enamel is removed from the teeth being treated, and impressions are taken to have custom veneers made.
Temporary veneers
Temporary veneers protect your prepared teeth while the final porcelain veneers are being fabricated.
Final bonding
The custom veneers are checked for fit and shade, then bonded into place and light-cured at your final visit.
What should I expect afterward?
There is minimal downtime after veneer placement. Teeth may feel slightly sensitive for a few days after enamel preparation, and it is worth avoiding very hard foods on new veneers for the first little while.
Does insurance or CDCP cover veneers?
Sauga Smiles Dental does not publish a fixed price list for this treatment, since the right plan depends on what a doctor sees at your exam. The clinic is a CDCP-approved provider, bills most major insurance plans directly, and offers 0% financing for patients who qualify. Call 905-277-1560 and the front desk will work out your personal cost before you commit to anything.
Veneers get a lot of attention because the results are dramatic, but I still start every consultation with an honest look at whether it's the right fit. Sometimes whitening or a simple bonding fix gets a patient most of the way there without touching the enamel.
Dr. Aanchal Khurana, BDS, MDS (Periodontology)
Common questions about veneers
Veneers typically take two to three visits: an initial prep-and-impression visit, a period wearing temporaries while the final veneers are made, and a final visit to bond the permanent veneers.
Veneers require removing a thin layer of enamel, which is why the decision should not be made lightly. Done properly by a dentist who evaluates your teeth first, veneers are a well-established cosmetic option, and Dr. Aanchal Khurana will walk through what that enamel removal means for your specific teeth before proceeding.
Whitening only lightens the natural shade of your existing teeth. Veneers can correct shade, shape, chips, gaps, and minor alignment issues all at once, which is why they are used when whitening alone will not achieve the result a patient wants.
Porcelain veneers are a durable, long-term cosmetic option, though how long they last for you depends on care and bite habits. Avoiding using your front teeth as tools and keeping up with regular cleanings both help them last.
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Ready to talk about veneers?
Call 905-277-1560 or book online. Sauga Smiles Dental is open seven days a week at 800 Burnhamthorpe Rd W Unit #1, Mississauga.