Porcelain Veneers in Venice, FL
Create balanced tooth shape, color and proportions with porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers are thin, translucent restorations that fit over existing teeth to improve shape, color or size. Dr. Kevin Krause and his associates customize each veneer to create a natural-looking change that complements the surrounding smile.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Thin, translucent porcelain fitted over an existing tooth
A porcelain veneer is a thin layer of translucent ceramic placed over the visible surface of an existing tooth. It can change the appearance of tooth shape, shade, width, length or proportion.
Veneers may be considered when teeth are chipped, stained, separated by an unwanted gap or worn down. Each case is planned around tooth health, enamel, bite and the amount of change needed.
- Refine several cosmetic details with one coordinated restoration.
- Use porcelain translucency to create natural-looking depth and brightness.
- Customize shape, shade and proportions for the surrounding smile.
Veneer Candidacy
Healthy teeth, stable gums and a suitable bite support predictable planning
Veneers are not the right solution for every tooth. The team evaluates enamel, decay, gum health, bite forces, grinding habits and whether bonding, whitening, orthodontics or a crown may be more appropriate.
Chipped Teeth
Porcelain can restore a smooth, balanced outline when visible tooth structure has chipped or an edge looks irregular.
Persistent Staining
Veneers may mask discoloration that cannot be predictably changed with professional whitening alone.
Small Gaps
Adjusting the width and contours of adjacent teeth can visually close selected spaces without moving the teeth.
Worn Teeth
Custom porcelain may rebuild visible length and proportions when tooth edges have been ground down or worn unevenly.
Shape & Size
Veneers can coordinate the proportions of teeth that appear narrow, short, irregular or out of balance with the smile.
Alternative Planning
Bonding, whitening, orthodontics or crowns may be recommended when they can address the concern more conservatively or predictably.
Explore cosmetic dentistryYour Porcelain Veneer Process
From smile goals to carefully fitted porcelain
Veneer treatment begins with a conversation about what you want to change and how natural you want the result to feel. Detailed planning helps coordinate each tooth with your face, bite and smile.
Consultation and evaluation
Review goals and examine enamel, gums, bite, tooth position and existing dental work.
Design and preparation
Plan tooth proportions and prepare the visible surfaces as conservatively as the case allows.
Custom porcelain
Create veneers in the selected shape, shade and translucency using the recorded smile details.
Try-in and bonding
Evaluate appearance and fit, make appropriate refinements and securely bond the veneers to the teeth.
Good To Know
Porcelain veneer questions patients often ask
What concerns can porcelain veneers improve?
Veneers may improve chips, persistent discoloration, small gaps, worn edges and selected concerns involving tooth shape, size or proportions.
Do veneers look natural?
Porcelain can be customized for translucency, shade and surface detail so the veneers coordinate with natural teeth rather than appearing flat or opaque.
Is tooth preparation required?
Some enamel preparation is commonly needed, but the amount depends on tooth position, existing shape and the planned result. Your dentist will explain the approach.
How do I care for veneers?
Brush, clean between teeth and keep regular dental visits. Avoid using veneered teeth to bite hard objects, and discuss protection if you clench or grind.