Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are used to improve the colour, shape, and can also improve the position of your teeth.

Veneers work almost like a false nail, the porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part. Veneers can be used to close small gaps or correct teeth that may be slightly out of position. A veneer differs from a crown in that they aren’t as destructive to your natural teeth. They make your teeth look natural and healthy.

Because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond, very little preparation of the tooth is needed and some types of veneers do not require any preparation at all. – These are known as ‘composite veneers’ – composite veneers are tailored and hand-made by a skilled dentist with a special flare for perfection. They can be looked at by the patient before they are set in place. The only downside to them is that they don’t last as long as porcelain veneers would. However, if you are suitable they are cheaper and much less destructive to your teeth.