Dental veneers are tooth-colored, thin, custom-made shells that are designed to become bonded to teeth in order to improve both their function and appearance. They are most commonly used to fix teeth with gaps, misalignment, irregular shaping, chips/breaks, wear, and discoloration.
While dental veneers are most often placed under the cosmetic category of dental procedures because they can whiten, shape, and align teeth — they also protect the surface of damaged teeth. The durability and stain resistance of veneers make them a competitive treatment in increasing the esthetics of your smile.
Dr. Steven Hart received his degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston and has practiced full time in Chapel Hill since 1982. Dr. Hart teaches advanced courses to practicing dentists throughout the world who travel to the prestigious L.D. Pankey Dental Institute in Florida to continue their professional development. 
Dr. Mary Bennett Houston received her degree from the UNC School of Dentistry and completed a one-year Advanced General Dentistry Residency at UNC. She is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, an active member of the American Dental Association and continues her dental education through courses at the L.D. Pankey Institute and the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Education. 
