Veneers Bury Knowle

Ever wondered how celebrities and influencers achieve their beautiful smiles? In most cases, veneers have something to do with it. Porcelain veneers offer one of the best ways to transform the “social six”, which is the top front teeth that are visible when you smile. By focusing on these teeth, you can change the appearance of your teeth without the need for extensive treatments like orthodontics.

Porcelain veneers are commonly used to address things like misalignments, gaps, chips, uneven edges, peg-like teeth, thinning enamel, and discolouration that won’t respond to whitening. This is a minimally invasive procedure that can be completed in 2-3 visits. We only remove a small amount of the tooth enamel to make space for the veneer, so the underlying tooth structure is protected.

If you’re looking for a more cost effective treatment plan, or if you’re not sure if veneers are right for you, you might come across composite veneers. With this treatment plan, your dentist applies a soft resin directly to your teeth and then sets the material with UV light. This treatment can be completed in one visit, unlike porcelain veneers which are placed over multiple visits, as we have to send impressions and scans to a lab.

There are some clear differences between porcelain veneers and composite veneers that you need to be aware of before making a final choice. Perhaps the biggest difference is longevity. With porcelain veneers, you can expect the treatment to last for around 12-15 years, while composite veneers are more likely to last for around 5 years. We can help guide you through the process of selecting the right treatment for your needs.