Are you looking for a conservative approach to change the appearance of a tooth? Have you considered veneers in Leamington Spa? Come and have a chat with our dental practitioner at Leamington Spa and learn more about this simple dental procedure.

What are veneers in Leamington Spa?

Veneers comprise paper-thin material either made from porcelain or composite resin that bond with teeth to cover marks, signs of discolouration, or to fill gaps, chips or cracks. Having a veneer applied is a cosmetic procedure that can be used in place of teeth whitening or even orthodontic work to bridge gaps between pearly whites.

What does the procedure entail?

The procedure is a process that involves the following stages:

1. The initial consultation where your needs are discussed. Then we will examine your mouth to determine whether veneers in Leamington Spa is a suitable aesthetic treatment for you. We then scrape a few millimetres of enamel from your tooth, which is the approximate thickness of your new veneer – this, along with an impression of your tooth is sent to our lab technicians. It takes two to four weeks to create the veneer.
2. In a second appointment, we will bond the veneer to the surface of your tooth. But before we do, we will re-contour the material to ensure a proper fit. We will file down the veneer and adjust its colour as needed.
3. Your tooth is then prepared where we polish and etch the surfaces – etching is necessary because it roughens the exterior, which makes the bonding process seamless.
4. We apply cement to the veneer and place it over the tooth. Specific ingredients in the cement are activated to harden the cement quicker using a special light.
5. Lastly, we blot excess cement and make final adjustments to the veneer.

Will I feel pain or discomfort?

It is up to the dentist to decide whether or not anaesthesia is necessary, but typically it is to block possible sensations of discomfort.

What are some advantages of veneers?

• Veneers look natural – you can replace a piece of a missing tooth or cover unsightly marks without people noticing – the results look realistic.
• Porcelain meshes well with gums, so you will not have to worry about aggravated gums that are sore, swollen or uncomfortable.
• Veneers are resistant to stains, which means you will not have to cut particular food and beverages from your diet to maintain your tooth’s new and improved look.
• Veneers are an alternative to invasive dental procedures, such as undergoing orthodontic work.
• Veneers do not require you to incorporate new steps into your cleaning routine – brush and floss as you did before.

Am I a suitable candidate for veneers?

If you want to change the colour, shape, size or width of one or multiple teeth, then veneers could work for you. You should only undergo the procedure if you boast relatively good dental health, including disease-free gums and decay-free teeth.

How many veneers should I have done?

There is no limit to the number of veneers you can have done – some patients only require one, while others need many to transform their smiles completely.

Do you want to enhance your smile? It is as simple as applying a one or multiple veneers to the surfaces of your teeth.