Are your teeth stained, chipped, or not aligned on top of each other? Veneers are a good treatment option to consider because they look like natural teeth and don’t require a major procedure.
A veneer is a very thin, tooth-coloured piece of porcelain (like a false fingernail) that is bonded on top of your own tooth. Based on your needs, we can adjust the shape of your veneers to make your teeth overall look longer and or closer together. You can have just one veneer or a whole set, known as a smile makeover.
For a single stained tooth, we can also match the precise shade of porcelain to give it a lighter appearance and fit in with the surrounding teeth. Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when braces are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others.
Veneers are a quick procedure that takes 2-3 visits to fit. During your initial consultation, we will discuss your goals and whether veneers are right for you. The process for natural looking dental veneers ia as follows:
Preparation: A small amount of enamel is removed from the surface of your teeth to make room for the veneers.
Impressions: We take impressions of your teeth to get a perfect fit.
Temporary Veneers: While your custom made veneers are being made, we may fit temporary ones for protection.
Final Bonding: Once ready, your veneers are placed, adjusted for fit and comfort and then bonded to your teeth.
Porcelain veneers are designed to be a long-term investment in your smile. With proper care, our dental veneers can last 10-15 years or longer. Maintaining good oral hygiene, avoiding excessive pressure (such as biting on hard objects), and attending regular dental check-ups will help extend their lifespan.
Porcelain dental veneers are a very thin layer of ceramic that is bonded to the front surface of the tooth. These custom made shells are designed to give you a natural looking, new smile while matching colour and shape to the surrounding teeth.
At your first appointment, our team will assess your suitability and explain what veneers require. The amount of natural teeth preparation varies: some patients need only a minimal amount of enamel adjustment, while others may need more preparation to achieve the desired result.
Veneers are typically produced using high quality materials, either in a specialist dental laboratory or by in-practice CAD/CAM systems. When planned and placed correctly, they can dramatically improve the appearance of teeth and provide long-lasting results for many years, subject to good oral hygiene and regular care.
Porcelain veneers can help create your perfect smile, but they are not suitable for every case. Your clinician in the dental practice will discuss alternatives, likely outcomes and maintenance so you can make an informed decision. If you’d like, I can rewrite this to avoid any overlap with the existing page content — and I can check the Portland Street Dental page to ensure I don’t repeat topics already covered.
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