• Implant Dentistry
  • Dental Implants
  • Bone Grafting
• Sedation Dentistry
  • Oral Sedation
  • I.V. Sedation
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Cosmetic Bonding
  • White Fillings
• Family Dentistry
  • Regular Checkups
  • Tooth Extractions
  • Root Canals
  • Gum Disease Therapy
  • Gum Surgery
  • Dental Sealants
  • Dentures
    

Porcelain Veneers

Dental veneers have long been used to create the ultimate smile makeover. Dental veneers are for your teeth what false fingernails are for your hands. With veneers, it's possible to transform crooked, stained, damaged, gapped or badly worn teeth into a brand new, straight, white smile, as seen on many of the Hollywood stars.

Veneers can be made from porcelain, ceramic or composite bonding material. They are essentially wafer-thin lamintates or shells of tooth-coloured material that are cemented to the front surface of your teeth to improve their cosmetic appearance.

Are composite veneers better than porcelain veneers?

No. The most popular type of veneers is porcelain, which offers a stronger and more durable alternative to its composite counterpart. Composite veneers are also more prone to staining and do not last as long as porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers also offer a more natural looking, translucent appearance. Composite veneers are much cheaper than porcelain veneers in general, but considering that they do not last as long and need replacing more often, they could end up costing you more in the long run. Composite work is ideal for small chips, as this treatment preserves more of your natural tooth structure.