Cosmetic Dentistry – Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers or dental veneers are the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure currently available. Porcelain veneers can completely renew your smile. Dentist, Kent has seen an increase in the uptake for porcelain veneer treatment in the last few years.

Porcelain veneers or dental veneers are porcelain laminates that bond to the surface of the teeth. They are similar to false nails as they can hide ugly teeth without removing much of the tooth substance.

A cosmetic dentist is a dentist with many years of further training and experience in the field of cosmetic dentistry.

Dentist Kent - What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is not a legally recognised speciality. So there is nothing stopping any dentist calling himself or herself a cosmetic dentist. However, doing cosmetic dentistry is not just being a dentist it is being an artist too! Cosmetic dentists are passionate about the appearance of their dentistry and have a high expectation of how their work looks.

Dentist Kent - When Are Porcelain Veneers Needed?

In cosmetic dentistry they are used to improve many dental problems:

• Chipped teeth – can be repaired with veneers

• Discoloured teeth – can be made to look whiter with veneers

• Misshapen teeth – veneers can improve the shape of your teeth and hide ‘ugly’ teeth

• Crowded teeth – If teeth are out of line or too close together, veneers are an alternative to orthodontics or braces.

• Gappy teeth – veneers are great at closing gaps between teeth. Teeth can be proportioned better.

Dentist Kent - What Are The Advantages of Veneers?

Porcelain veneers or dental veneers require minimal tooth preparation; hence you conserve as much tooth as possible. Veneers look very natural and most times much better than the teeth that they were replacing. They are best done by cosmetic dentist in the dental practice in as little as two to three visits.

Cosmetic Dentistry - Alternatives to Veneers

There are several different options to porcelain veneers or dental veneers which are:

• Teeth whitening – done in the dental chair or a home whitening system

• Orthodontics / clear braces – such as Clearstep or Inman Aligners

• Dental crowns – to completely

• White fillings – to cover the tooth in resin material

• Cosmetic contouring – to level the edges of chipped, uneven teeth

All of these methods can get similar but not perfect or the same results as veneers.

The result depends on each individual case!

Cosmetic Dentistry - How long do Porcelain Veneers Last?

Porcelain veneers can last you many years. This depends on your hygiene, diet and the health of your existing teeth. Also whether you clench or grind your teeth.

Dentist Kent - Who Makes Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are made by a specially trained dental technician. A cosmetic dentist must first prepare the teeth and make temporary resin veneers. Records are taken and given to the dental technician and then the porcelain veneers are constructed. The porcelain veneers are then bonded to the teeth, giving you the perfect smile.

For cosmetic dentistry give our dentist Essex a call on 01708-442-114. Perfect Smile Spa is a leading cosmetic dentistry clinic situated in Hornchurch Essex.