When are dental veneers used?
Dental veneers can assist in creating a straight, symmetrical white smile and are an ideal solution for people wanting to improve the appearance of:
- Teeth that are discoloured due to root canal treatment, stains from tetracycline or other drugs, or the presence of large resin fillings.
- Worn down teeth.
- Chipped or broken teeth.
- Misaligned, uneven or irregularly shaped teeth.
- Teeth with unsightly gaps between them.
What are the benefits of dental veneers?
Dental veneers offer cosmetic benefits to people wanting to improve the appearance of their teeth.
Dental veneers:
- Offer dynamic colour variation and translucency which mimics the appearance of tooth enamel to create a natural looking smile.
- Are made of a biocompatible material that gum tissue usually tolerates well.
- Require minimal tooth shaping during the fitting procedure, approximately half a millimetre of enamel from the front of the tooth is removed.
- Can be fitted during a painless procedure and often without anaesthetic.
- Are stain resistant.
- Do not require a separate or special cleaning routine.
- Can last up to many years, depending on the type of veneer selected and how well the veneers are maintained.
- Are often less expensive than other dental solutions for improving the appearance of teeth, such as dental crowns and orthodontic braces.
Considerations
Veneers are not a good choice for individuals who clench and grind their teeth; have unhealthy, weakened teeth; or have an inadequate amount of existing enamel on the tooth surface. The initial appointment with our dentist will confirm your suitability.