Before having a dental veneer fitted we would carry out a very thorough oral examination to ensure that you are a suitable candidate. We will evaluate your gums to see that they are disease free and if necessary refer you to our therapist to see that you gums are nice and healthy before we go ahead with any treatment. We will also take photographs, x-rays and impressions of your teeth in order to create models of your existing smile. The models are then sent to a laboratory where the teeth on the models are shaped as your teeth would be in your mouth and wax is used to mimic the final result. Throughout this process your opinion and preferences will be taken into account to determine your final vision of your new smile. The models are then sent back to us for your final approval before we even begin. When you are 100% happy you will sign your consent form and the clinical stage can begin.

Once the veneers are ready for fitting any final checks are made to ensure that no further are necessary. During the fitting procedure your teeth will be thoroughly cleaned and the fronts of the teeth will be covered in a special gel which will increase the effectiveness of the bonding. A highly specialised dental cement will be used to fix the veneers in place and an ultraviolet light will cause the veneer to chemically and mechanically bond to the tooth. The excess cement is trimmed off and the veneer is polished. A special high gloss polishing paste is then used to create a high gloss finish. Porcelain veneers usually last around ten years provided that you maintain a decent level of oral hygiene. Dental veneers are highly resistant to discolouration and staining even if you do consume excessive amounts of coffee, tea, smoke or red wine.