Dental veneers are wafer thin shells of material that are bonded to the front of the teeth and can offer a considerable amount of cosmetic relief for people in Liverpool suffering with certain aesthetic ailments, such as:

• Cracked or fractured teeth.
• Gaps between teeth.
• Crooked teeth.

Porcelain or Composite?

Veneers tend to come in two forms – porcelain and composite. Composite veneers are cheaper than their porcelain counterparts and, when used on small chips, can preserve more of your natural tooth structure. Porcelain veneers on the other hand are stronger, more natural looking and can last up to five or even ten times longer than composites. Despite the initial price gap, porcelain veneers can work out much, much cheaper in the long run.

A typical procedure requires an initial consultation followed by a mild reshaping of the patient’s teeth in preparation for the veneers (a small amount of tooth will be shaved off, but just enough to accommodate the veneers). A mould is then taken of the teeth, which is sent to a dental laboratory and used to produce the veneers. Your beautiful new veneers will then be fitted at a subsequent session using strong dental glue and cured with a special light to enhance the bonding process.

There are also a number of advanced porcelain veneers products now available, which use different techniques to produce a higher level of aesthetics, strength and durability. Some of these veneer products include:

• DaVinci Veneers
• MAC Veneers
• Lumineers

If taken good care of porcelain veneers can last for many, many years and are a great deal more stain resistant than their composite counterpart. For patients who dislike their smile and are looking for a fast, yet effective cosmetic treatment porcelain veneers could be the answer to their problems.