Dental Veneers

Tell Me More About Veneers

Veneers were first made for Hollywood stars to wear on camera, covering imperfections and discolouration.

Today, their design has evolved for them to become a long-term smile enhancement solution. Porcelain or Ceramic veneers are widely considered the highest-quality material for veneer creation. This robust and aesthetic material is superbly resistant to both staining and cracking (though it’s still important to care for your veneer if you want to maximise its lifespan).

Veneers: The Benefits

• Improve almost every facet of your smile (cracks, discolouration, gaps, tooth shape and symmetry).
• Made of tooth-mimicking and robust porcelain.
• Long-lasting cosmetic option (7-15 years lifespan is possible with good care).
• Resistant to teeth-staining food and drink.
• Less prone to cracks and chips compared with composite bonding.

Treatment Steps

Consultation chat

You must have a healthy oral health and hygiene foundation to be suitable for veneers.

As responsible dentists, we will never perform cosmetic treatment until this is the case.

Once we are happy that your teeth are ready to receive veneers, we can get to work by taking digital impressions of your teeth.

Tooth preparation

Your dentist will remove a portion of the tooth under local anaesthetic. This will create room for the veneer to fit over the top. A 3D scan of your teeth is taken and sent away to the dental technician, who shapes the porcelain into a custom veneer. The shade will be matched to your existing tooth shade (if you are having a full smile makeover, you may be opting for a whiter shade than your existing natural tooth shade).

Your new veneer

Your new veneer is fitted over the tooth with a strong adhesive. Your dentist will check your bite and make your dentition look natural and in keeping with your mouth shape. Small adjustments can be made before your dentist fits it in place or afterwards.