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Dental Veneers Process
You can expect to make a preliminary office visit at which your dentist will take x-rays.
The dentist trims about half a millimeter of the tooth enamel to prepare for the veneers. Then he or she takes an impression or mold of your teeth to send to a lab to prepare the veneers, which takes about one to two weeks.
When the veneers are ready, your dentist checks the fit and color of the veneers and prepares the tooth (or teeth) by cleaning them thoroughly and then roughening the tooth surface to improve the adhesion of the veneer. The veneer is attached to the tooth with a special cement, then ultraviolet light is used to harden it quickly.
Your dentist may schedule a follow-up visit a few weeks after the procedure to be sure that the veneers are properly placed.