Porcelain Veneers in Bromley

Porcelain veneers can help to fix:

• Broken or chipped teeth.
• Teeth that have become discoloured.
• Gaps between your teeth.
• Teeth that have been worn down.
• Uneven misshaped or misaligned teeth.

What porcelain veneers can do

Porcelain veneers are used to:

• Straighten your teeth,
• Close unwanted gaps in between the teeth
• Restore worn down teeth
• Repair broken teeth
• Change the colour of your teeth
• Mask mild discolouration
• Restore one or more teeth

Benefits of porcelain veneers

• They provide a natural appearance to the teeth.
• The gums will tolerate porcelain well.
• Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to stains.
• A colour can be selected to make darker teeth appear whiter.
• They do not require much shaping as crowns do and are stronger.

Steps for placing porcelain veneers:

• To prepare your teeth, the dentist at Smile 4 U in Chislehurst will remove a small amount of the enamel from the front and sides of your teeth. This will create sufficient space for the veneers, so that the teeth look natural.
• After this, a mould will be made after an impression of the teeth has been prepared. The dentist will then decide on the shade of veneer that will be right for you.
• The tooth impression will then be sent to a dental laboratory that will customise porcelain veneers for your teeth. This may require several days, and during this time, he may give you temporary veneers to wear.
• At your next visit, your dentist will place the veneers on your teeth to check the shape and ensure that they fit properly. Once the necessary adjustments have been made, the teeth will be cleaned and veneers bonded to your tooth or teeth.
• Further changes may need to be done at a later stage.

Aftercare for porcelain veneers

Dental veneers will not need any special care and you should continue with good oral hygiene habits such as brushing, flossing, and rinsing with a mouthwash. Though porcelain veneers can help to resist stains, your dentist may suggest that you do not eat foods or drink beverages that might cause stains to the teeth.

How long will my dental veneers last

Dental veneers are a great way to improve your smile. How long they last will depend on your oral care routine, your lifestyle, and the type of veneer you have had fitted. With proper maintenance, porcelain veneers can last somewhere be-tween 10 to 20 years. You should visit your dentist every six months for routine check-ups. This will ensure that the veneers last for a long time and the teeth and gums will remain strong and healthy.