porcelain veneers

A 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 colour. The strength and appearance of our porcelain veneers rivals that of natural teeth and they're used to make long lasting changes to the smile.

Porcelain veneers can be used to mask a single dark tooth but more often are used as part of smile makeover. In the surgery our smile makeovers start at the consultation where we find out what clients don’t like about their teeth and what type of smile is required.

Porcelain veneers are then provided as planned over two main treatment appointments. At the first appointment the teeth are prepared. This process involves trimming back a thin layer from the front surface and biting edge to make space for the veneer. Impressions are taken and temporary veneers are made.

The porcelain veneers are then fitted at the second main treatment appointment. They are fitted with a multi-layer bonding system that bonds the veneers to the teeth with unparalleled strength. The veneers are polished and bite checked and then revealed the patients who will be seen a few days later to check all is well when they’ve had some time to use them and eat with them. On that appointment a portrait photo is taken.