How long do veneers last?

With proper care, our high-quality porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years. To maximise longevity, we recommend maintaining excellent oral hygiene and attending regular professional check-up and cleans.

Is the process of getting veneers painful?

The process is remarkably comfortable. We use local anaesthesia during tooth preparation, making it similar to receiving a standard filling. We also fit customised temporary veneers to protect your teeth while your permanent ones are being crafted.

Will my veneers look like real teeth?

Yes. We use premium, translucent porcelain that mimics the light-reflecting properties of natural enamel. Every veneer is tailored in shade, shape, and translucency to complement your unique facial features and surrounding teeth.

Can I still get cavities with veneers?

While the porcelain itself cannot decay, the natural tooth structure underneath is still susceptible to cavities. It is essential to continue regular brushing and flossing to prevent gum disease and decay around the restoration.

Can I eat normally with veneers?

Once bonded, you can enjoy almost all your favourite foods. However, we advise against biting into extremely hard objects like ice or hard candy, which can chip porcelain just as they would natural enamel.

Does my tooth need a veneer or dental crown?

Veneers are ideal for aesthetic improvements on healthy front teeth. If a tooth is weakened by a large filling or root canal therapy, we may recommend a dental crown for 360-degree structural reinforcement.

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What are veneers?

Veneers are custom-made, ultra-thin shells crafted from high-quality porcelain.

They are permanently bonded to the front surface of your teeth to mask imperfections and create a uniform, aesthetic appearance.

Veneers are a versatile way to transform your smile while maintaining as much of your natural tooth structure as possible.

Why choose veneers?

Veneers can enhance your teeth's shape, size, symmetry and colour, delivering a perfect, sculpted appearance.

They are ideal for concerns such as permanent stains, chips, superficial cracks and irregular tooth sizes and proportions.

They are best suited for anterior teeth that have good structural integrity, where the primary concern is only aesthetic appearance. Structural integrity is vital because veneers require sufficient tooth enamel to bond to.

Given their high degree stain resistance, veneers can, with proper care, provide a durable, long-term boost to your confidence.

Whether veneers are the best option for you depends on your individual circumstances and aesthetic goals. We recommend a consultation with our dentists in Ascot and West End, who can tailor a treatment plan specifically for you.

How veneers compare to other cosmetic solutions

In the spectrum of cosmetic dentistry, veneers occupy the middle ground between surface treatments such as teeth whitening, and full structural repairs such as dental crowns.

While teeth whitening is an excellent way to brighten your natural enamel, it is limited strictly to colour. In contrast, veneers allow the shape, size and alignment of your teeth to be adjusted.

Similarly, while composite bonding is suitable for minor repairs, veneers offer a more durable and cosmetically elegant solution for teeth with extensive chips and superficial cracks.

In certain situations, our Brisbane dentists may recommend dental crowns instead of veneers. Examples include posterior teeth that sustain chewing forces, teeth with significant damage, and teeth that have received root canal therapy.

Rather than covering only the front surface of a tooth, a crown is fitted over the entire tooth like a helmet. This provides the tooth with both structural protection and cosmetic enhancement, for a durable result that is just as beautiful.