One of the most popular and effective treatments in cosmetic dentistry is the provision of veneers. Veneers are thin facings of material that are shaped to look identical to the natural surface of a tooth. They can be applied to teeth that are misshapen or crooked, discoloured, chipped or uneven.
There are different types of veneers available, and the specialists at Harley Street Smile Clinic can advise which are the most suitable type for you.
Made of exceptional hand crafted quality, hardened ceramic, these types of dental veneers really are the trusted solution for everyone. Porcelain veneers have been used for decades, the older forms were originally much thicker and often used as a form of teeth whitening. Nowadays, they still act as a form of teeth whitening for people whose stained teeth do not react well to actual teeth whitening procedures. The process involves placing an ultra thin layer of porcelain to your teeth to reinstate their natural, white look. The procedure often helps in giving strength to your teeth and can mirror natural tooth enamel. Due to fantastic advances in cosmetic dentistry, the shaping, sculpting and colour treatments available for porcelain have improved to the so they can be as natural or as artificial as you request.
Lasting between 10-15 years, porcelain is extremely strong, they only require the same maintenance as you would with your natural teeth. Veneers do not stain and remain the same colour throughout their life.
Porcelain veneers usually require some form of preparation of the natural tooth to allow for a precise fit and perfect appearance meaning that the process is irreversible. However, with their exceptional durability and perfect appearance, the team at Harley Street Smile Clinic believe that porcelain offers the best results every time.
If you are considering veneers, call Harley Street Smile Clinic today. You can call us on 020 7971 1909 Click to Call for a free consultation, or e-mail us at [email protected]. One of our dental experts will be happy to help you.
Looking for more information about dental veneers read our Complete Guide to Dental Veneers.
Composite resin veneers, also known simply as composite veneers, are an affordable veneer that can be applied in one dental visit. They are made out of tooth coloured filling material, and can be easily repaired if broken and last between 2 – 5 years years. The process involves applying layers of composite to your tooth, the layers are then be sculpted to give your desired shape and length. Each layer is hardened via a curing-light, the composite is then polished to enhance the final result.
Are they expensive? Composite veneers are a great affordable alternative to porcelain veneers or crowns. They are less costly than porcelain, but are not expected to last as long, due to the nature of the material. They are more commonly used as swift fixes for smaller defects such as chipping of teeth closing gaps, or to correct minor imperfections in teeth. View our fees page for up-to-date pricing.
Created from a patented material known as Cerinate®, Lumineers™ , also known as ‘non-prep veneers’, are extremely thin but strong veneers. The procedure is painless, with no needles, no drilling and no requirements for anaesthesia, being completely in merely 2 visits. Having durability and high resistance to potentially last over 20 years, they are usually used to cover discolouration or spaces in your teeth, Lumineer veneers last as long as regular porcelain veneers, but the difference is that this procedure is reversible if the recipient eventually changes their mind. However delicate they may look, Lumineers™ are really very hard wearing in terms of material. Lumineers cost less than porcelain veneers.
Due to Lumineers being so ultra-thin, there is barely (if any) tooth reduction necessary during the procedure. There have been issues, though, with this particular type of veneers detaching after application, or being so thin that the darker tooth underneath shows through.
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