Dental Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a form of cosmetic dentistry. They are a thin layer of porcelain prepared to fit over the front surface of a tooth, making your teeth look natural, healthy and beautiful. They give you an opportunity to rejuvenate your smile and no longer worry about gaps, cracks and discoloured teeth.  Veneers can also be used to protect a damaged tooth surface.

To fit veneers, your dentist will need to prepare the front surface of the teeth. Next, an impression is taken and sent off to the lab that will make the veneers which will take about two weeks. While you are waiting for the veneers to be fabricated, your dentist will fit you with some temporary veneers to protect your prepared teeth. The next appointment is the fit of the veneers, the dentist will try them in and shown you. They can then be cemented to your teeth, given you a new, improved smile.

Nowadays porcelain veneers are designed to last a long time and so with proper care you can have a smile to be proud of for many years. To make your veneers last as long as possible visit your dentist on a regular basis, and maintain a good oral hygiene programme. Veneers can typically last anything between 5 – 30 years before they need replacing.

At our practice in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, we offer a free cosmetic consultation so call us to see how we can improve your smile.