What veneers are good at
Veneers suit front teeth that are chipped, worn at the edges, permanently discoloured, slightly crooked, or separated by gaps you would like closed. Because the porcelain is made to a shape you have agreed in advance, several problems get solved in one treatment.
They are not a substitute for orthodontics. If teeth are significantly out of line, straightening them is usually the better and more conservative answer, and we will say so.
It is a permanent commitment
Preparing a tooth for a veneer means removing a thin layer of enamel, and enamel does not grow back. Once a tooth is prepared it will always need a veneer or a crown on it. That is not a reason to avoid them, but it is a reason to be sure - and to be wary of anyone who treats it as a casual decision.
How it works
We start with a consultation and a digital design so you can see the proposed result. Once you are happy, the teeth are prepared, impressions taken, and temporary veneers fitted while the porcelain is made. At the fit appointment we check the shape and shade in your mouth before anything is bonded permanently.
Looking after them
Brush and floss as normal, and keep up your check-ups - the tooth and gum underneath still need looking after. If you grind your teeth, a night guard is strongly worth having; grinding is the most common way veneers get chipped.
