Porcelain Veneers In London - Sturdy & Long Lasting Veneers

Porcelain veneers are the most durable of all veneer types. They typically last 10-15 years on average when looked after well. We have known cases where they lasted 20 years even. To make your veneers last a long time, it’s vitally important that you use high-quality porcelain shells, have an experienced cosmetic dentist fit them, maintain your oral health and also take good care of your teeth (e.g. not bite on hard objects).

Traditional veneers required a small amount of tooth preparation – a tiny layer of enamel is shaved to allow the veneer to fit. However, with advances in modern technology, very little enamel needs to be removed – often 0.2-0.4mm. No prep veneers on the other hand require no tooth preparation at all – no enamel needs to be removed. Most of our younger patients and office going professionals prefer no prep veneers for a smile transformation. Book a free consultation to see if they might be suitable for you.

Not at all. One of their main advantages is their ability to produce very natural looking results. In the hands of an experienced cosmetic dentist, a good porcelain veneer will be indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

Yes of course. Our dentist will do a trial smile and create a digital smile model (a physical model can also be prepared) to show you what your smile is expected to look like, prior to actually starting treatment. Once you are happy with the expected outcome, only then will our dentist start with your smile transformation.

Almost any person with healthy teeth can have them. They are routinely used to fix discoloured teeth (teeth that are discoloured because of either a root canal procedure, stains from medical drugs etc.), worn down teeth, chipped or broken teeth, misaligned teeth, uneven, or irregularly shaped teeth and also teeth with gaps in between them.

One of the their main benefits is their ability to give you a durable, natural looking smile transformation. They can be used to mask gaps in teeth, crooked teeth and discoloured teeth. Results usually last 15+ years. The entire veneers procedure is painless. This can really boost your self confidence, giving you a completely new smile. In our opinion, that makes porcelain veneers very much worth it.

They do not require any specific or special care. We advise all our patients who have had them fitted to follow good oral hygiene including regular flossing, brushing and rinsing with a mouthwash. Even though the porcelain is stain resistant, we recommend to our patients to avoid stain-causing foods and drink items such as red wine, coffee or tea.

Yes, they do stay white , generally speaking. They do not stain easily. However, maintaining good oral hygiene and avoiding stain-causing foods and beverages can help keep them looking their best​.

• The process cannot be undone – porcelain veneers are permanent
• They cost more than composite resin bonding
• They usually cannot be fixed if they chip or crack
• Your tooth may become more sensitive to hot and cold because enamel has been removed
• They are not ideal for people with unhealthy teeth (for example, those with decay or active gum disease), weakened teeth (as a result of decay, fracture, large dental fillings), or for those who don’t have enough existing enamel on the tooth surface.

Alternatives include composite bonding, composite veneers and dental crowns. Porcelain veneers offer a nice intermediate option to patients. They are best suited for patients who want to make significant changes to the shape and size of their teeth and want natural looking results – more than what is possible from composite bonding or composite veneers.