Dentists
A veneer for your smile
Dental veneers are custom fabricated wafer-thin shells that are fitted on to the teeth’s surface as part of a simple dental job in order to improve their cosmetic appearance and hide any imperfections, without the need for tooth extraction. Veneers are placed on the front visible part of the tooth and are usually made from porcelain or composite tooth-coloured resin material which provides a genuinely natural look.
Patients opt for veneers when they experience dental issues of predominantly aesthetical character, not those caused by a lack of cleaning teeth with toothpaste for the most part. Reasons include severely stained teeth the condition of which cannot be improved with traditional teeth whitening methods, chipped or broken teeth, teeth that have been damaged due to ageing or habits such as smoking, use of medications, drinking coffee or carbonated drinks. Veneers can also be used to correct large gaps between teeth (diastemas), align slightly crooked teeth or correct any aesthetical imperfections caused genetically. Veneers can be the solution to many dental cosmetic problems and can drastically transform the appearance of teeth, available at Essex dentists and many other around the country. Moreover, apart from being aesthetically appealing, veneers can also protect the teeth’s surface and may serve as a dental crown replacement depending on the extent to which the tooth has been damaged. The fact that veneers do not decay or become stained contributes to their significance in terms of tooth protection.