Dental Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin facings made of porcelain that are bonded on to the front surface of the tooth to alter colour, contour, position or a combination of all three. This has the effect of rejuvenating the smile giving a much more natural appearance.
Unlike caps and crowns, veneers only cover the front surface of the tooth. They are individually handcrafted from porcelain by a highly skilled experienced technician. Porcelain veneers are very strong and last up to fifteen years, providing a lasting smile. They look very natural so people will not know you've had the treatment unless you tell them. They are easy to look after with no special care needed.
Porcelain veneers are very versatile, they can be used to enhance:
- Damaged and Chipped Teeth - Chipped or damaged teeth from trauma or tooth decay can be easily made perfect with veneers.
- Worn Teeth - People who grind or clench their teeth or have an uneven bite tend to wear their teeth down, veneers are a brilliant option to restore the teeth to make them look natural again.
- Discoloured Teeth - If your teeth are very badly discoloured then veneers may be a better option than teeth whitening.
- Crooked Teeth - Veneers can hide crooked teeth. Orthodontics is another way to straighten crooked teeth. If you do not want to wear a brace for some time (6-18 months normally) then veneers could be the right option for you.
- Gaps - A very common problem that veneers can correct.
People with gaps do not even want to smile sometimes as they are too embarrassed!. With veneers we can evenly close gaps and give you a symmetrical smile.
