Smile Transformation
What Problems Do Porcelain Veneers
Fix, and How Long Do They
Last in Calgary?
Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of high-strength ceramic that bond to the front surface of your teeth, instantly correcting chips, cracks, stains, gaps, and mild misalignment. Each veneer is custom-designed and shade-matched by Dr. Muhammad Hamdan, DMD, and fabricated in a professional dental lab — resulting in a natural appearance indistinguishable from healthy tooth structure.
Step by Step
What Are the Steps of a
Porcelain Veneer Procedure in Calgary?
Smile Design Consultation
We discuss your goals, assess your teeth, and use digital planning to preview your new smile before a single tooth is touched.
Preparation & Impressions
A conservative amount of enamel is removed, detailed impressions are taken, and temporary veneers are placed while your custom set is crafted.
Veneer Fabrication
A specialist dental laboratory crafts each veneer from high-strength feldspathic or e.max porcelain, matching the shade and translucency of natural teeth.
Bonding & Final Fitting
Veneers are checked for fit, colour, and bite before being permanently bonded with a strong resin cement and polished to a flawless finish.
Performed by Dr. Muhammad Hamdan, DMD — Restorative & Cosmetic Dentist at Royal Oak Smiles. Call to book →
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
About Porcelain Veneers in Calgary
Veneer costs at Royal Oak Smiles depend on the number of teeth being treated and the specific porcelain material used. Contact the clinic at (403) 374-6161 for a consultation and cost estimate. Some dental plans include a cosmetic allowance that may partially offset the cost. Royal Oak Smiles direct-bills most major Alberta insurance providers.
Properly bonded porcelain veneers at Royal Oak Smiles typically last 10 to 15 years. Lifespan depends on the quality of oral hygiene, diet (avoiding hard foods that can chip porcelain), and whether you grind your teeth. Patients who grind at night are typically fitted with a night guard to protect their veneers.
Porcelain veneers require the permanent removal of a thin layer of tooth enamel for the veneer to bond correctly. This preparation is irreversible — once done, the tooth will always need a veneer or crown. Dr. Muhammad Hamdan, DMD, takes a conservative approach to preparation and provides a detailed consultation so patients fully understand the commitment before proceeding.
Porcelain veneers can correct the appearance of mildly misaligned or irregularly shaped teeth. For significant bite issues or more pronounced crowding, orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign may be recommended first, or instead. Dr. Hamdan will assess whether veneers alone are appropriate for your case during your consultation at Royal Oak Smiles.
Porcelain veneers at Royal Oak Smiles are completed in two to three appointments. The first is a smile design consultation with digital planning. The second involves tooth preparation, impressions, and placement of temporary veneers. The third appointment — typically 2 to 3 weeks later — is the bonding of the final custom porcelain veneers.