Porcelain Veneers in Hillsborough, nJ

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth to improve their color, shape, and size. At Precision Dental Group in Hillsborough, NJ, Dr. Edward Chu uses veneers to correct chips, stains, gaps, and teeth that are slightly uneven or misshapen.

Ready to see if veneers are right for you? Call (908) 431-0000 or schedule a veneers consultation online.

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What Are Veneers?

Veneers are thin layers of porcelain or composite resin bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They change the color, shape, length, or width of a tooth while keeping most of your natural tooth structure underneath. Veneers are one of several cosmetic dentistry treatments we offer. For a tooth that is badly damaged or weakened, a dental crown may be the better choice.

Veneers work best on healthy teeth and gums. If your gumline is uneven or receding, Dr. Christine Wong, our board-certified periodontist, may recommend a gum graft or gum repositioning first to create a healthy, even foundation. Daily brushing, flossing, and regular checkups help protect both your veneers and the natural teeth underneath.

How Can Veneers Help Me?

Veneers can address several common concerns in a single treatment:

Chips, cracks, or worn edges

Veneers rebuild the front surface and edges of teeth with minor chips, small cracks, or wear, restoring a smooth, even edge.

Stains and discoloration

Veneers cover deep or uneven stains that don’t respond to whitening. For surface stains, professional teeth whitening may be all you need.

Gaps or uneven spacing

Veneers can close small gaps by slightly widening teeth for more even spacing.

Slight misalignment or irregular shape

Veneers can make slightly crooked or irregularly shaped teeth look straighter and more uniform. If your teeth are more crowded, orthodontic treatment may be needed.

Teeth that appear too small

Veneers can lengthen or widen teeth that look short or small, for better proportion in your smile.

Not sure if veneers are right for you? During your consultation, Dr. Chu will examine your teeth and explain whether veneers, bonding, whitening, or another option best fits your goals.

Porcelain vs. Composite Veneers

We offer two types of veneers. Dr. Chu will help you choose the one that best fits your goals, timeline, and budget.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are custom-made by a dental lab from a strong, translucent ceramic and are typically completed in about two visits.

• Natural appearance: porcelain reflects light much like natural enamel, and each veneer is shaded and shaped to blend with your surrounding teeth.
• Stain resistance: the smooth, glazed surface resists stains from coffee, tea, and red wine.
• Durability: with good care and regular checkups, porcelain veneers can last for many years.
• Conservative treatment: veneers usually require removing less tooth structure than a crown.

Composite Veneers

Composite veneers are made from tooth-colored resin that Dr. Chu shapes directly on your teeth and hardens with a curing light, usually in a single visit.

• One visit: no lab wait or temporary veneers.
• Lower cost than porcelain.
• Minimal tooth preparation: often little or no tooth structure needs to be removed.
• Easy to repair: small chips can usually be fixed in the office.

Composite is more prone to staining and chipping than porcelain and usually needs touch-ups or replacement sooner.

The Veneer Process

Porcelain veneers are typically completed in about two visits after your consultation.

Dr. Chu examines your teeth and gums, talks with you about your goals, and recommends porcelain or composite veneers. In some cases, a digital smile preview lets you see the planned result before treatment begins.

Dr. Chu prepares the front surface of each tooth and takes a digital impression. You’ll wear temporary veneers while the dental lab makes your custom veneers.

When your veneers are ready, Dr. Chu checks the fit, shape, and color, then permanently bonds them to your teeth. If needed, we’ll schedule a follow-up visit for any small adjustments.

Composite veneers are usually completed in a single visit. Dr. Chu shapes the resin directly on your teeth, hardens it with a curing light, and polishes it to a natural finish.

Meet Dr. Chu, Your Veneers Dentist

Dr. Edward Chu, DDS, FAGD, Precision Dental Group, Hillsborough NJ

Dr. Edward Chu, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Edward Chu provides veneer treatment at Precision Dental Group. He places both lab-made porcelain veneers and in-office composite veneers, customizes each case, and carefully checks your bite (occlusion) to help your veneers last. He was born and raised in New Jersey and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from NYU College of Dentistry. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a distinction held by about 6 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada, earned through more than 500 hours of continuing education and a comprehensive Fellowship exam. Dr. Chu has also completed advanced training at the Kois Center in Seattle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Veneers

With good care, porcelain veneers can last many years. A 2021 systematic review of clinical studies estimated that 95.5% of porcelain veneers were still in place after 10 years (Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021). Composite veneers generally need touch-ups or replacement sooner. Daily brushing and flossing, regular checkups, and wearing a night guard if you grind your teeth help your veneers last.

Porcelain veneers are considered permanent. A thin layer of enamel is usually removed to make room for them, so the tooth will always need a veneer or other restoration. Composite veneers often require little or no enamel removal.

The teeth are numbed before they are prepared for porcelain veneers, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Some patients notice mild sensitivity for a few days afterward.

Dental bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin to repair a small area of a tooth, such as a chip or a small gap. Composite veneers use the same material but cover the entire front surface of the tooth. Porcelain veneers are made by a dental lab and offer the most stain resistance. For a small fix, bonding may be all you need.

The cost depends on how many teeth are treated, whether you choose porcelain or composite, and whether you need any treatment first, such as whitening or gum care. Because veneers are cosmetic, dental insurance usually does not cover them. We’ll give you an exact cost at your consultation.

No. Porcelain and composite do not respond to whitening. If you want whiter teeth, we recommend teeth whitening before your veneers are made so we can match their shade to your new color.

Schedule Your Veneers Consultation in Hillsborough, NJ

Whether you want to fix a single chipped tooth or change the look of your whole smile, Dr. Chu can help you decide if veneers are right for you. Call (908) 431-0000 or schedule your consultation online.
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