Dental Implants
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Treatment Overview
Dental veneers are ultra-thin shells of porcelain or composite resin bonded to the front surface of your teeth to improve their appearance. They can correct a wide range of cosmetic concerns — from chipping and discolouration to gaps and minor misalignment — delivering a dramatic smile transformation in just two to three visits.
Key Benefits
Porcelain veneers mimic the translucency and texture of natural enamel. Our ceramics lab creates each veneer to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.
Porcelain is non-porous and far more resistant to staining than natural enamel. Your veneers will stay bright for years with normal oral hygiene.
Only a thin layer of enamel is removed before bonding — far less than a crown. Some ultra-thin veneers require no preparation at all.
Address multiple cosmetic concerns simultaneously — shape, colour, gaps, and minor alignment — all in one treatment.
Your Journey
A clear, step-by-step process — no surprises, no pressure.
We discuss your goals, review smile design options, and use digital imaging to preview your potential result. No commitment required at this stage.
Working together, we select the ideal shade and shape for your veneers. Trial veneers or a "wax-up" can be done so you can visualise the final result.
A very thin layer of enamel is gently removed to create space for the veneer. Temporary veneers are fitted while your permanent ones are crafted.
Your custom porcelain veneers arrive from our ceramics lab and are bonded to your teeth using dental adhesive. Final adjustments ensure a perfect fit and bite.
Common Questions
Veneers are considered an irreversible treatment because a small amount of enamel is removed during preparation. The veneers themselves are not permanent — they typically last 10–15 years before needing replacement.
Porcelain veneers typically last 10–20 years with good care. Composite veneers last 5–10 years. Avoiding habits like nail-biting, chewing ice, or using teeth as tools significantly extends their lifespan.
Absolutely. Our ceramics lab crafts each veneer by hand to match your surrounding teeth in shape, shade, and translucency. Patients routinely tell us that friends and family cannot tell they have had any work done.
Porcelain veneers are crafted in a ceramics lab, last longer (10–20 years), and provide a superior aesthetic. Composite veneers are applied directly by the dentist in one visit and are more affordable, but less durable (5–10 years) and more prone to staining.
Have another question? Contact our team and we will be happy to help.
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