Dental veneers are thin porcelain coverings that are placed onto the teeth to enhance their appearance. They are used to straighten teeth, cover chips, stains, and alter the facial appearance by blending your whole smile.
Tooth preparation is usually minimal and superficial. The dental veneer is bonded to the tooth structure. They may be used:
to correct poorly formed or mildly mal-positioned teeth
to close gaps between teeth
to mask internal stains
to restore partially broken-down teeth
for Smile makeovers
to realign teeth
A dental veneer is a new front surface for a tooth, custom made from porcelain. Veneers are extremely versatile and can be used to align crowding or protruding teeth, close gaps or lighten tooth color. The strength and appearance of our dental porcelain veneers rivals that of natural teeth and they’re used to make long lasting changes to the smile.
The procedure of dental veneers is as follows:
1. We will listen carefully to what you say about the areas you want to improve. After this, we will provide you with advice on what can be done, the treatment options, and get your approval before starting the procedure.
2. Select the right shade of color for your veneers.
3. Your gums and teeth may require some preparation for your smile makeover. This may involve contouring of gums or the removal of old stained fillings.
4. Design the right shape for your teeth and then prepare customised veneers for you.
5. Check the shape of the new teeth in your mouth to ensure that they fit properly and that you are satisfied with them.
6. Make sure that the veneers give you the look and feel of natural teeth and complement your smile.
7. Your new smile will be bonded onto the natural teeth with state-of-the art bonding systems that are strong and durable.
We expect our cosmetic dental veneers to last for 15 years; however, if you look after them really well, they may last even longer than that. Providing the teeth veneers have been placed really well, and there are perfect seals between the veneers and the teeth, you can expect them to stay in place for decades. As with your own teeth, annual check-ups with your dental dentist would be advised, along with six monthly hygiene visits to ensure that your gums are in tiptop health. If you look after your gums, the veneers can look after themselves.
Dental veneers are a conservative way of restoring severely worn or damaged teeth. They allow to preserve as much dental structure as possible preventing further wear or damage to natural teeth.