Some of the characters in The Wizard of Oz may have been wearing porcelain veneers! That may seem surprising, but the first veneers were worn in Hollywood more than a decade before Dorothy and her friends debuted in 1939.

Very strong yet ultra-thin, porcelain veneers are designed to fit over the front portions of the teeth. Concealing a wide range of aesthetic flaws, they can bring beauty, balance, and symmetry back to a smile.

Keep reading to learn about the history of porcelain veneers and their evolution to remain a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment!