Porcelain veneers can dramatically improve the aesthetics of your smile. Veneers are thin, tooth-coloured porcelain shells that are custom made to bond to the front surface of your teeth, they protect the tooth surface from damage and give you a whole new look. Porcelain veneers can:

• Improve the colour of teeth
• Close spaces between teeth
• Enhance the shape of teeth
• Amend the length or size of teeth
• Realign crooked teeth
• Maintain your natural tooth structure
• Will not stain teeth from coffee or tea
• Custom colour shading is available

You could describe porcelain veneers as a ‘dental facelift’ they are not only just used to boost the appearance of your teeth, but they are also used to eliminate any gaps between the teeth and address the issues of a ‘gummy’ smile, short or small teeth.

Another benefit of porcelain veneers is that they can be used as a substitute for teeth that may be misaligned or rotated teeth without lengthy orthodontic treatments.

The bond of the veneer to the underlying tooth below is the most important factor when getting Porcelain Veneers. Therefore your teeth need to be relatively intact and minimally restored or filled. However, once you have enhanced your smile with veneers, they will always remain as they are a permanent solution, they are very strong and will resist most forces placed upon them by a normal diet.