Veneers in Port Washington
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth to change their color, shape, size or alignment. Dr. Rachel Yang designs every veneer case around your face, your smile line and the look you want, so the result looks like your own teeth, only better.
What veneers can fix
- Stains and discoloration that whitening can't reach
- Chipped, worn or uneven teeth
- Small gaps between teeth
- Teeth that are too short, too small or oddly shaped
- Mildly crooked teeth, when you'd rather not wear aligners
Three kinds of veneers
| Porcelain veneers | Same-day ceramic veneers | Composite veneers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How they're made | Handcrafted by a dental ceramist | Designed digitally and 3D-printed in our office from a zirconia-reinforced ceramic material | Sculpted by hand, directly on your teeth |
| Visits | 2–3 | 1 | 1 |
| Look | The most lifelike translucency and depth | Natural, polished and color-matched | Natural, and can be refined over time |
| Best for | A complete, long-lasting smile transformation | A natural, polished result in a single visit, at a more accessible investment | Small changes, chips and gaps |
Porcelain veneers
Porcelain is the gold standard for a smile makeover. It reflects light like natural enamel, resists stains, and with good care lasts for many years. After designing your smile digitally, Dr. Yang works with a skilled ceramist, and you can try in a preview of your new smile before anything is final.
Same-day ceramic veneers
Using our in-office 3D printing system, Dr. Yang designs your veneers on screen, prints them from a zirconia-reinforced ceramic material, then finishes and bonds them, all in one appointment. There are no temporaries and no waiting for a lab. Because they're made right here, without an outside lab or a second visit, they're also a more accessible investment than porcelain, with the same careful smile design behind every case.
Composite veneers
Composite (bonding) veneers are sculpted by hand in tooth-colored material, right in the chair. They're ideal for fixing a chip, closing a small gap or reshaping a single tooth, and they can be touched up later.
Minimal-prep and no-prep veneers
Many patients worry that veneers mean "shaving down" their teeth. Because our same-day veneers can be made remarkably thin, some patients qualify for no-prep or minimal-prep veneers that keep most or all of the natural enamel. Dr. Yang will tell you at your consultation whether you're a candidate.
How it works
- Consultation and smile design. We take photos and a 3D iTero scan, talk about what you'd like to change, and show you a digital preview of your new smile.
- Preparation. Depending on the type of veneer, the teeth are lightly prepared, or not prepared at all.
- Fabrication. Porcelain veneers are made by our ceramist. Same-day veneers are printed and finished in our office while you wait.
- Bonding and polish. Dr. Yang checks the fit, shade and bite, then bonds your veneers in place.
Caring for your veneers
Brush and floss as usual, keep up your regular cleanings, and avoid biting hard objects like ice or pens. If you grind your teeth, a night guard protects your investment. Planning a bigger change? See smile makeovers, which combine veneers with whitening, bonding or Invisalign.
Patients visit us from Port Washington, Manhasset and Great Neck, and from across Long Island, from the North Shore to the South Shore, and Queens.
After your visit
Home-care instructions: Veneers and cementation aftercare · Teeth whitening aftercare. All post-op instructions
Common questions
Do veneers hurt?
Most patients need little or no numbing, especially with minimal-prep veneers, and there's no recovery time.
Which type of veneer is right for me?
It depends on your goals, your bite, how many teeth are involved and your budget. Dr. Yang will walk you through the options at your consultation.
Will veneers look fake?
Not when they're designed well. Dr. Yang plans the shape, length and shade around your face and smile so they look natural.
Can I whiten my teeth before getting veneers?
Yes, and we often recommend it. Veneers are matched to your surrounding teeth, so whitening first lets us match a brighter shade.
Does insurance cover veneers?
Veneers are usually considered cosmetic, so most plans don't cover them. We'll give you a written estimate before treatment.
How long do veneers last?
With good care, porcelain veneers can last many years. Lifespan depends on the material, your bite and your habits, and we'll talk about what to expect for your case.
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