Porcelain Veneers Abingdon

Dental veneers can transform your smile by improving the shape and lightening the colour of your front teeth

What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers are a cosmetic treatment that can cover discolouration and close small gaps between your front teeth. Veneers are custom-made, micro-thin layers of porcelain that are bonded to the surface of your teeth.

Fast, effective and potentially long-lasting, veneers can be an effective solution to a radiant smile.

What is the treatment for dental veneers?

Your dentist will begin by regularising and lightly etching the surface enamel of the teeth to be treated. The treatment for dental veneers normally does not require anaesthesia.

Dental impressions are then taken, from which the veneers will be custom-made by a specialist dental laboratory.

When you come back for your second visit, your dentist will first check the form and visual appearance of the new veneers. The veneers will then be bonded to the front of your teeth using a compound that hardens under a special dental light.

Polishing may then be required for an optimal visual appearance.

What are the advantages of veneers?

Veneers are a versatile and fast way to improve your visible teeth and transform your smile. Depending on your individual requirements, veneers can potentially be used to:

• Cover staining or discolouration
• Close gaps between teeth
• Repair minor chips or cracking
• Improve irregular or uneven teeth

Dental veneers can last for 10 or more years, with proper care. Your dentist will advise you on how to look after your veneers after your treatment.