Veneers: What Are They, and Should I Consider Them?

What Are Veneers?

Veneers are a wafer-thin piece of porcelain used to cosmetically enhance the appearance of discoloured or disfigured teeth. The veneer is bonded to the surface of the teeth and can not only strengthen them but can make them appear whiter and more uniform.

A good quality porcelain veneer can also effectively repair chipped teeth, make crooked smiles seem straight and even, mask discolouration, and even close gaps in between your beloved gnashers.

Because the amount of tooth removed during the process is so minimal, less drilling is required than other procedures, such as crowns, which is another added bonus if you’re a little nervous in the dentist’s chair. 

Who Should Consider Veneers?

If you have crooked, misaligned, or discoloured teeth, then veneers could be the best option to enhance your smile and give you the confidence to show off your pearly whites.

Maybe you feel like your teeth are too small, maybe they have chips in them or are broken in some way, or maybe they appear stained because of a few too many sugary drinks and snacks over the years. Your teeth may have even become thinned with age, through no fault of your own, or they may naturally be irregularly shaped. 

All of these are more than valid reasons to get your teeth looked at and potentially add veneers. Get in touch on 0191 261 9911 for more information or to book in your free consultation.

Resin Vs Porcelain – The Battle of The Veneers

There are two options of veneer available – resin and porcelain. But which is best?

While resin is a cheaper option than porcelain, there are a number of potential pitfalls to consider. 

For example, your resin veneers will need polishing periodically and are susceptible to staining, which kind of defeats the object of getting veneers in the first place. They’re also more vulnerable to chipping and light damage than their porcelain counterparts, which may result in further procedures being required down the line though minor repairs are quite quick and easy.

Porcelain veneers, however, are much stronger, are resilient to stain damage and not only strengthen the tooth in a lot of cases, but also keep their shine much longer, when compared to resin.

Find out which option is best for you with a free consultation. Get in touch today on 0191 261 9911 to speak to our friendly, experienced staff members.

Alternatives to Veneers

If you aren’t sure about going through the veneer procedure, there are alternatives that we provide at Dovetail. 

These alternatives are all dependent on varying circumstances, but include:

• Clear aligners  
• Fixed braces 
• Tooth whitening 
• Recontouring 
• Bonding 
• Crowns

Get in Touch

With veneers provided by Dovetail, we offer you the option to give your teeth a new lease of life and your face a dazzling Hollywood smile.

Our expert, friendly cosmetic dentist staff are here to provide veneer procedures for our customers and provide a free consultation to advise you on the best path to take for your teeth.

So, if you’re looking for a brighter, whiter, natural, and fuller smile, give us a call on 0191 261 9911 to book your free consultation.