Veneers

What is Veneers?

These cover the front teeth and can significantly improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. They are thin, tooth-coloured porcelain shells carefully crafted to bond to and cover the front of unsightly teeth.

Veneers are excellent for treating chipped, discoloured, slightly misaligned or misshapen teeth or gaps between the teeth, especially if these defects affect the front teeth.

Before and After Treatment

Picture of Case 1 before treatment
Before
Picture of Case 1 before treatment
After
Details
Treatment with all ceramic restorsation for patient with family history of dental irregularities

How long will it take?

  • Three or four visits will usually be required to have diagnostic wax up measure, tooth preparation, impression and fit the veneers.
  • To prepare each tooth, a thin layer will be removed from the surface of the tooth. This allows room for the veneer to be glued into place later.
  • An impression is taken of your teeth and sent to a dental ceramist, who manufactures the veneers to fit your teeth.
  • Veneers will be cemented if satisfied on the colour in the last appointment. Once the veneer is bonded to the teeth, the colour cannot be changed.
How long can veneers last?

Caring for your veneers will ensure that they last longer. Review visit is highly recommended for touch up and review on your oral hygiene practice. Regular check up is recommended. During your visit, the veneers will be polished, and any irregularities will be trimmed.

Anything need to be caution after veneer treatment?

Excessive chewing or biting, especially on foods like hard lollies or bones, may break the porcelain. Holding other hard objects in your teeth such as nails or bottle tops may damage the veneers.

Good dental hygiene is important to extend the life of your veneers.

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