Veneers are wafer thin shells of tooth coloured material (porcelain, ceramic or composite) that are “cemented” to the front surface of teeth to improve their cosmetic appearance.

Veneers are typically used to cover stained, misaligned or chipped and broken teeth. They are the treatment of choice used to create the “celebrity smile”.

The most popular type of veneers are porcelain which offer a stronger and more durable alternative to its composite counterpart. Porcelain veneers also offer a natural translucent tooth-like appearance and are more resistant to staining than dental composite veneers.
Traditionally veneers are placed over two visits to the cosmetic dentist.

The first visit is for preparation of the tooth and to take an impression and the second, to fit the veneer after it has been fabricated by a dental technician.

Veneers start from £395.