Porcelain veneers are a versatile solution for aesthetic problems with teeth such as chips, cracks and discolouration, and they are usually placed on the front of the front teeth. As a result they often play a key role in transformative smile makeovers and, given that they are a relatively minor treatment, they offer patients good value.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Benefits of Veneers at
The Bristol Dental Practice
When are porcelain veneers suitable?
Porcelain resists staining better than the resin composite used for composite veneers and it more accurately approximates the light-reflecting properties of natural teeth. However some healthy tooth tissue must be removed to create space for porcelain veneers. Another point to consider is that porcelain veneers are more expensive than composite veneers because the material is costlier and they are crafted by skilled dental technicians.
What happens in a consultation for porcelain veneers?
The patient will be assessed by Dr Devin Vaghela, who is experienced at aesthetically challenging, complex work.
He will talk with the patient at length about what they would like to achieve and will be able to offer Digital Smile Design, an advanced patient consent tool that enables patients to see what the outcome of treatment will look like on digital mock-ups that blend digital photographs, video and treatment planning software.
Dr Vaghela will provide a considered recommendation and explain whether porcelain or composite veneers are most suitable given the patient’s clinical case, personal preferences and budget.
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Do veneers need to be specially
cared for?
Neither porcelain or composite veneers require any special care, but like with any dental treatment, patients should stick to the oral hygiene instructions their dentist has provided, which will be based around regular brushing and flossing.
Some patients who suffer from teeth grinding, or bruxism, may have been told that they are not suitable for porcelain veneers, however studies show there is no problem provided they are given a Michigan splint to wear while they are sleeping to protect their dental restorations.
How long do porcelain veneers
last?
Most veneers — 95% according to one study — last at least 10 years, and their longevity has been linked to the skill and experience of the clinician who is placing them. Some natural tooth will need to be removed in order to produce a suitable surface for the veneer to adhere to, so patients should be aware that a future replacement may be necessary if the veneer ever becomes damaged or the patient decides they want to change the aesthetics of their smile.
See some of our cases,
before and after
Referrals for porcelain veneers
We’re always happy to receive referrals for any of our dental services, we treat routine to very complex cases and we also help extremely nervous patients who require sedation in order to access dental treatment.
