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Porcelain Veneers London: Uses, Procedure, and More
Many UK adults are unhappy with their teeth. A 2019 study of 665 participants, found that 40% per cent of the UK population are not fully comfortable with the appearance of their teeth and would change something if they could.
Though clearly not uncommon, these insecurities can have a debilitating impact on your confidence levels and self-esteem. If you are unhappy with your smile – whether it’s one cracked tooth you would like to fix, or you desire a full smile makeover due to teeth discolouration or shape – Dr Joe Oliver can help you achieve your goals.
Veneers are our solution to helping you achieve that white, sparkling, natural smile you have always dreamed of.
Although there are many cosmetic dentistry treatments on the market, recent years have seen growing interest in veneers.
The increased popularity can be put down to promotion by celebrities and social media and improved technology meaning the treatment is more effective and efficient than ever.
Veneers are a long-lasting cosmetic dental treatment used to improve your smile and teeth colour. Whether you have crooked, chipped or discoloured teeth, veneers may be the best solution for you.
They are hand-made, wafer-thin (0.2mm) porcelain shells that are placed onto the surface of existing teeth, and are designed to perfectly simulate the look and feel of your natural teeth.
You can personalise the shape, size and shade of the veneer to suit the shape of your face, mouth and desired look.
Veneers are suitable to fix just one tooth or a whole mouthful of teeth. They can be used for anyone who has:
- Chipped or broken tooth/teeth
- Discoloured teeth
- Gaps between the teeth
- Teeth which have become worn down
- Misaligned or irregularly shaped teeth
- Gummy smiles
There are, however, alternative smile and teeth whitening treatments available if you are not ready to make the commitment to veneers.
Porcelain veneers
A long-lasting, natural-looking solution. The veneers are crafted in the finest detail by highly skilled specialist technicians in a dental laboratory, so they look just like natural teeth. Porcelain veneers are usually fitted in two or three appointments and usually require some minimal preparation of your existing teeth. In some cases, we can place non-preparation veneers. The amount of preparation needed varies from case to case and we strive to keep preparation and your clinic visits to an absolute minimum.
Composite veneers
This option can be fixed in one visit to a clinic. Layers of resin are applied directly to the tooth, masking any damaged enamel, which is then sculpted to the correct shape and size. Composite veneers are a great option if you have stained or slightly damaged teeth, such as a chipped/cracked tooth/teeth and small gaps.
At Dr Joe Oliver’s, a leading porcelain veneers London dentist, we believe that hand-layered, glass porcelain veneers are the most reliable option for full integration with the tooth. They are minimally invasive and provide optimal aesthetic results.
Porcelain has the best and longest track record for endurance out of all veneer materials. Unlike industrially manufactured alternatives, they require intensive effort and an exceptional level of craftsmanship to produce. Nature never takes any shortcuts and neither do we when it comes to creating naturally beautiful aesthetics.
Out of the many cosmetic dentistry options available (including, crowns, bridges, implants and dentures) veneers are a highly durable way to improve your smile.
The lifetime of your veneers is dependent on your dental care routine, your lifestyle and the type of veneer you choose.
If you care for your porcelain veneers properly, they can last between 15-20 years. Composite veneers should last between four to eight years.
We will give you all of the required care guidelines after your porcelain veneers have been fitted at our Manchester or London dental clinics , but you always have the option to keep in contact and arrange more visits if you need additional information or face any issues post-treatment.
We advise regular check-ups (even if you don’t have veneers) but this will allow us to keep track of the condition of your veneers and make sure you are caring for them properly. Prioritising good communication with your dentist will ensure that your veneers last as long as possible and that your natural teeth and gums remain healthy.
As a basic instruction, you should treat your dental veneers as you would your natural teeth – brush with a non-abrasive toothpaste and floss twice daily. Composite dental veneers can also become stained (so avoid coffee, tobacco and red wine). At some point, your dental veneers will need to be replaced – by sticking to a good oral hygiene regime you can prolong the date when this will be needed.
Most patients report no pain or discomfort during the veneer treatment, probably because it is minimally invasive and we use a local anaesthetic to numb the teeth. The most intensive part of the procedure is that we usually, but not always minimally prepare the teeth.
Dr Oliver uses a unique creative methodology for all his veneer patients, to give you a long-lasting smile that’s as individual as you are. As such, the cost and prices for veneers vary from person to person. Our porcelain veneer prices start from £975 per veneer.
There is a common misconception that porcelain veneers are weaker than natural teeth but, when bonded correctly, the strength and durability of a veneer is comparable to that of a natural tooth. Indeed, due to his meticulous approach to veneers, Dr Oliver has many patients who have had their veneers for more than 25 years.
Unlike procedures like crowning, veneers require very little in the way of tooth reduction, often as little as 3% compared to 75% for crowns. Making best use of advances in material science and bonding technology, porcelain veneers conform to what is known as the biomimetic principle of dentistry.
Put simply, it is the choice of procedures and materials based on their ability to mimic natural teeth, while protecting and preserving them. To understand a bit more about this practice, please consult the BACD British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. (You can also include AACD American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry if you choose)
The main reason people may be reluctant to get porcelain veneers is because the process is irreversible.
Veneers may not be suitable when a large part of the natural tooth is missing, since it is glued onto the front of the natural tooth. Additionally, they may not be suitable for those who have gum disease – but we can evaluate the health of your teeth during an initial consultation meeting.
See a more thorough description of the pros and cons of veneers here.
If you are having veneers fitted, it is essential you choose a dentist you can trust. As one of the most experienced and highly regarded cosmetic dentists in the UK, Dr Oliver can help you achieve the fullest potential for your smile, regardless of your prior imperfections. See why choose Dr Oliver.
We are committed to giving our patients the results they deserve and seeing them leave our practice feeling happy and confident about their smile. See our testimonials as evidence of the promise we make.
At Dr Joe Oliver, our team is committed to providing exceptional results for our London and Manchester-based patients, both new and loyal.
When you have made the commitment to improving your smile and the functioning of your teeth through cosmetic dentistry, it is vital you choose a clinic you can trust.
At Dr Joe Oliver, we value:
- Authenticity: Since our patients are our main priority, our first goal is to ensure you are happy. We create an open dialogue from the first appointment fuelled by an authentic interest in our patients’ needs and the desire to ensure you leave our practice feeling proud of your smile.
- Dedication: Dr Oliver teaches and lectures extensively on aesthetic and contemporary restorative dentistry nationally and abroad for prestigious institutions, attesting to his commitment to staying well informed and on top in the dentistry field.
- Results: We offer a 5-year guarantee on all veneer crowns and bridgework – if our patients are not satisfied our work is not complete!
- Innovation and expertise: Dr Oliver’s passion for excellence in dentistry has seen him introduce a number of innovations and techniques that are revolutionising modern dentistry and are seldom seen in other cosmetic practices. This includes smile design analysis, biomimetic dentistry, 3D smile makeover planning, 3D smile prototype analysis and 3D CAT SCAN implant surgical planning.
- Reliability: See our testimonials to hear about some of the results our team has provided for patients.
To book a consultation with one of the UK’s leading cosmetic dentists, please either call our clinics on 020 4579 1353 (London and Manchester Clinic) or use our booking form.
