A guide to veneers from our dentist

When you are considering altering multiple aspects of your smile, from the whiteness of your teeth to the symmetry of them, you may have thought that this would require multiple cosmetic dental treatments.

However, there is one option that you may be suitable for, based on your clinical need, in the form of porcelain veneers. Coming to fame in the 1950s, veneers found their place in Hollywood as press-on additions for the majority of actors and actresses to instantly whiten their smiles. Veneers have since made their way into dental surgeries, meaning that you can get a Hollywood smile from the comfort of your local dental clinic.

When you come to Cannon Street Dental Centre our dentist in London will be happy to discuss you having veneers in London fitted, so you can get the straighter, whiter smile that you want in a single appointment. We will always aim to ensure that the veneers you have fitted look as natural as possible to enhance your natural appearance rather than recreate it.

However, you may want to know a little bit about what veneers are and our dentist in London is more than happy to provide you with the following short guide.

What are veneers?

According to our dentist in London, the best way to explain veneers is by comparing them to false nails. They are, of course, made of porcelain or composite and are thin shells which are designed to be fitted to the front of your teeth. They can be made in any shade of white that you like and can be fitted to any tooth in the mouth, provided that the tooth is structurally sound and that there are no signs of gum disease. They are considered cosmetic options, but they have many other applications as well.

Their cosmetic applications

The cosmetic applications of veneers have already been discussed in that they can whiten the teeth up to 18 shades in a single sitting, they can create better symmetry, and they can close minor spacing between the teeth. They can also conceal cracks and chips, meaning they are extremely versatile, and are a great way to whiten your teeth.

Their restorative applications

However, there is more to veneers than simply how they look, and they have many restorative qualities too. They can be used to reinforce a tooth that has potentially been weakened by dental treatment, and they have their role in treating teeth that are sensitive. When they are placed over the front of the tooth or the back, they cover the microscopic holes which are exposing the pulp of the tooth to the mouth, creating that pang of sensitivity when you drink hot tea.

Longevity

Veneers can last for many years, provided that you care for your teeth correctly and attend check-ups with our team. If you have suffered from gum disease in the past, you will need to have more check-ups when you have veneers fitted to ensure that gum disease does not reoccur, as this is the leading cause of dental veneers falling off prematurely.