WHAT ARE
PORCELAIN VENEERS?
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted from high-quality dental ceramic and bonded to the front surface of your teeth.
They are commonly used to improve:
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Discoloured or stained teeth
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Chipped or worn teeth
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Gaps between teeth
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Slightly misaligned or uneven teeth
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Irregular tooth shapes
Each veneer is individually designed to complement your natural teeth, helping to create a balanced and natural-looking result.
WHY GET VENEERS?
"Many patients choose porcelain veneers as a long-term option to improve the appearance of their smile in a controlled and predictable way.
At our clinic in Peterborough, veneers are often recommended where there are multiple cosmetic concerns that cannot be easily addressed with a single treatment, such as whitening or minor repairs.
Porcelain veneers may be suitable if you are looking to:
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Improve the overall colour and brightness of your teeth
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Achieve a more even and symmetrical smile
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Address small gaps or uneven spacing
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Restore worn or chipped teeth
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Create a more consistent shape across multiple teeth
Because each veneer is individually designed, treatment can be tailored to your preferences while still maintaining a natural appearance that complements your existing teeth.
PORCELAIN VS
COMPOSITE VENEERS
Over the past ten years, composite materials and procedures have developed significantly, allowing them to survive longer and keep their beauty. Porcelain does require less maintenance and has much better longevity. Moreover, some surface stains cannot totally be covered by composite, thus porcelain may be needed in these cases.
However, porcelain does requires a little tooth removal, which may not be to everyone's liking as it is irreversible. A second appointment is necessary for the porcelain veneer treatment, although composite bonding is typically completed in a single day (after the initial consultation)
BENEFITS OF PORCELAIN VEENERS
Veneers make it possible to whiten teeth quickly and safely while also addressing any little irregularities in tooth shape. In order to maintain uniformity in the colour and shape of the replacement teeth, they are typically done on 4-10 teeth.
Porcelain veneers can conceal minor orthodontic irregularities, which may be advantageous if you don't want to undergo any orthodontic treatment.
If there are any defects or deep stain which has occurred as the tooth has developed or it has been traumatised, it sometimes can be hard to mask with whitening or composite veneers.
Similarly, porcelain veneers can be utilised to enhance the look, shape, and symmetry of your smile if the underlying enamel has been compromised.
DISADVANTAGES OF
PORCELAIN
Because porcelain veneers are created and processed in a specialised lab by a master ceramist, they can be more expensive than other smile makeover procedures like composite bonding.
In contrast to composite bonding, which is less intrusive, this technique is irreversible because a portion of the tooth structure is being modified and removed.
