
VENEERS
Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain or composite that are custom made (for shape and colour) by our professional dental team. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile.
Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain or composite that are custom made (for shape and colour) by our professional dental team. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile.
Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile. They can often be alternatives to crowns and the ideal solution in treating many dental conditions.
As with most dental restorations, veneers are not permanent and may someday need replacement. They are very durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.
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Cosmetically, to create a uniform, white, beautiful smile.
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Crooked teeth.
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Misshapen teeth.
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Severely discolored or stained teeth.
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Teeth that are too small or large.
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Unwanted or uneven spaces.
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Worn or chipped teeth.

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What does getting porcelain veneers involve?
What does getting porcelain veneers involve?
You will usually feel normal after a few days, and full healing will be complete in around 3-4 weeks. Routine dental health checks are advisable to ensure that cleaning is at an optimum and the rest of your teeth are being maintained.

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What does getting composite veneers involve?
What does getting composite veneers involve?
Despite the great advantages of the material, from an aesthetic point of view composite resin is generally agreed to be inferior to ceramic or porcelain veneers. The reasons for this are to do with the nature of plastic resin losing its lustre or shine over time. It requires annual polishing to keep it looking good, whereas ceramic does not change in its polish or color at all.
Ceramic is easier to keep clean owing to its bespoke manufacturing process. Composite resin is placed by hand on the day, so it cannot be as refined as a ceramic surface made in a dental laboratory.
Composite resin is a very minimalist procedure, in that there is little need to remove tooth tissue. For this reason, younger patients under the age of 18 would be suited to it, as would people in their 20s. That being said, some in their 20s prefer not to have the upkeep involved with composite, so they opt for ceramic as a long-term investment.
As with all treatments offered here at Serenity, a thorough consultation is the first step in acquiring a full dental and oral health screen that will provide us with information on your current soft tissue, gum and tooth health. You can discuss the treatment in detail and decide if it’s right for you. Based on your aims, we will assess your photo and advise potential solutions. Following this, you would decide if you are happy with the current colour of your teeth or if whitening them before is to be included. Remember, that once the composite resin shade has been selected and placed, they will not react to whitening solution. It is a good idea to consider whitening first to boost the colour, but also even out the colour across your smile. You will be made aware of the pros and cons of the alternatives and, once you have confirmed bonding is your preferred choice, moulds are taken for whitening.
Once desired tooth color is achieved by whitening, you will return for the bonding appointment. Usually you will not require any local anaesthesia and a shade of material is chosen with your approval before proceeding. Bonding is a careful and slow process. Your dentist will ask you to stay still during it and you will not feel much. Once the composite is bonded to your teeth, it is shaped and polished with your natural adjacent teeth used as a guide.
After the procedure, your dentist will sometimes arrange a review appointment two weeks later to refine your bite and to address any final polishing. The procedure is then completed, ready for your annual polishing visit.
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