Dental Veneers

Dental Veneers are thin layers of restorative material placed over a tooth surface used to improve the aesthetics of a damaged or discolored tooth. Veneers are usually manufactured from composite material that is built up in the mouth or manufactured for later bonding to the tooth or a porcelain veneer that is constructed and then fitted to the front teeth.

Veneers are permanently bonded by a special resin that adheres the back of the veneer to the front of the tooth. These days the veneer is extremely strong and durable and a great alternative to other dental procedures providing a solutions for the following:

• Restoring chipped or broken teeth
• Covering stained or washed out fillings
• Permanently whitening stained or discoloured teeth
• Correcting uneven, gapped or crooked teeth
  

As mentioned veneers are a great alternative to fillings and crowns when repearing the front teeth. The advantages of having porcelain veneers applied to your front teeth are:

• A healthy and natural look is achieved with little to no discomfort
• Only a small amount of natural tooth structure (dependent on the tooth condition) is removed during the procedure
• Veneers are often less expensive than alternative procedures such as root canal, crowns etc
• Veneers are strong, durable and the color remains stable.

Your dentist or specialist cosmetic surgeon can provide you with a range of options and recomendations for veneers as well as informing you of the latest products available on the market.