If you are considering porcelain veneers or cosmetic dentistry treatment the following information highlights important facts to consider.

What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are cosmetic dental restorations made from ceramic as thin as a finger nail. Porcelain veneers are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to enhance the appearance and health.

Who places Porcelain veneers?
Cosmetic Dentists have further training in placing Porcelain veneers.

What is it you don’t like about your smile?
Is it that you have discoloured teeth, crowded teeth or missing teeth?  Specific types of cosmetic dentistry or smile makeover treatment can focus on your specific concerns.  It is important to ask the cosmetic dentist on what’s best for you.

What are the alternatives to porcelain veneer treatments?
It is important to know the alternatives to porcelain veneer or the cosmetic dentistry treatment you are about to consider.  Check with the cosmetic dentist all the options available to address your specific needs.

Check all the risks and benefits of porcelain veneers you are considering
Ask the cosmetic dentist all the risks and benefits of porcelain veneers you are considering.  It is important to know what may go wrong if anything.

Do you have any medical contraindication to porcelain veneer procedures?
Check with the cosmetic dentist that your medical health is ok with the dental procedures you are considering.  For example diabetics have a longer healing time; certain heart conditions require antibiotic cover before dental procedures. Are your teeth suitable for porcelain veneers?

Check the cosmetic dentist is registered with the General Dental Council
Do your research on the cosmetic dentist.  Make sure they are registered with the General Dental Council and British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Do you feel comfortable with the cosmetic dentist or at the Cosmetic dental clinic?
Are you being appropriately treated, and do you feel comfortable with the cosmetic dentist?  Ask to see similar cases and testimonials.  Recommendation is normally the best referral to a good cosmetic dentist.

Make sure you are aware of the fees
Is the cosmetic dental practice transparent with their fees for the treatment?  Make sure there are no hidden costs!

If you are considering porcelain veneers, Perfect Smile Spa is one of London’s and Essex’ leading cosmetic dental clinics.  You can contact Perfect Smile Spa on 01708 442 114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk