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What are Veneers?
Here at Infinitidental Clinic, we offer dental veneers in Wimbledon to help patients who have teeth that are worn down, chipped, overfilled, broken, discoloured or misaligned. Veneers are individually created to bond to your remaining teeth to either maintain or enhance the existing tooth colour and shape, and therefore improve your appearance. Whatever type of dental veneer you’re looking for to improve your smile, we’ve got you covered.
There are different types of dental veneers that our professionals will talk you through, when you visit us for your first consultation. The two main dental veneers we create and fit are called Porcelain veneers and Resin veneers. Porcelain veneers resist stains better and are a firm favourite amongst a lot of our patients. It is important to talk through the advantages and drawbacks for both, to suit the individual.
What are the benefits of dental veneers?
- Durable and strong – Veneers are made from a strong, durable material, meaning you can continue to enjoy your favourite foods without worrying about the consequences.
- An improved appearance– With the ability to mask and disguise any imperfections, veneers will enhance your smile by improving the colour, shape and alignment of the teeth.
- Natural-looking-The minimally invasive procedure provides beautiful and natural-looking results. Porcelain provides the ultimate long lasting result.
- Customised for your smile – Impressions of your teeth will be sent to our laboratory and the veneers are personalised to fit your individual teeth. We are able to create mock ups (diagnostic wax-ups) in advance of the final planned appearance before any teeth are prepared so you know what the final appearance will be like. Temporaries can then be made to this design meaning you get a trial of your new smile before the final veneers are fitted.
- Stain-resistant – Unlike natural teeth, porcelain veneers are resistant to staining. You can maintain a brilliant white smile while still enjoying coffee, tea, and all foods. Resin veneers although brilliant to start with, can lose their lustre over time and collect stain more readily.
With so many cosmetic benefits, there’s no doubt that porcelain veneers will improve your confidence. An improved smile can help you feel good about your appearance, ultimately having an impact on every aspect of your life.
Infinitidental Clinic can create the attractive, welcoming smile that represents you as an individual
What dental problems do veneers fix?
Discoloured Teeth – Over time, teeth can get discoloured for lot of reasons. Whether you have stained teeth due to high caffeine intake, smoking, root canal treatment or any other causes, veneers can help to improve the colour and lightness of your teeth.
Worn-Down Teeth – Porcelain veneers can be used to correctly resurrect chipped, broken or worn-down teeth, significantly improving the aesthetic appearance of your smile and teeth.
Teeth With Gaps – In these cases, veneers can be used to close the gaps between the teeth that are currently too far apart. If you have a gap in your teeth that you’re conscious of, we can help.
What’s the process?
There is preparation that goes into this sort of procedure. Initially, we’ll need to see you in person for a consultation, learn to know a bit more about what you’re looking to achieve, and also inform you on how this can benefit you and your teeth.
It will also be essential to reshape the tooth surface which will be equal to the thickness of the veneer that goes over the top of your tooth. This is to ensure everything is good to go. Once we’ve got the consultation and first appointment out of the way, it will then take approximately 2-4 weeks to make your veneer, before it’s then fitted. You will of course be fitted with temporaries during this time.
Veneers Wimbledon – how long they do last?
Generally speaking, veneers normally last anywhere from 7 to 15 years, meaning you get extraordinary value for money. You’ll also be glad to know that veneers don’t require any special treatment or aftercare. We recommend that you simply keep up your normal oral hygiene practices and use your mouthwash regularly.
The condition of your veneers will be monitored at your regular check up visits. When it’s time to consider replacing them we will let you know so that you can start planning. You can simply book an appointment with Infinidental Clinic, when it comes to it, and we will follow exactly the same procedure to make sure your veneers are replaced successfully.
If you’re looking to find out more about dental veneers, get in touch with us today. Our professional dentists in Wimbledon are more than happy to talk you through the process and arrange an initial consultation with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you have the incessant habit of teeth grinding, it’s very likely that veneers will be damaged. Our dental professionals can provide you with protective bite guards to wear at night to significantly reduce the wear and tear on your teeth. It’s essential that we provide a solution before you decide to go ahead with veneers.
After veneers are fitted, only minor adjustments can be made and it’s usually best to wait a while and get used to it before requesting any changes. After veneers are fitted, we will need you to return to our practice so that we can check and polish it whilst ensuring that you are happy with how things are going so far!
Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments within dentistry. Veneers really help to complete your smile and restore confidence for the individual. Furthermore, they provide a natural tooth appearance and they’re really beneficial for hiding tooth decay and discolouration. If you’re looking for a long lasting solution to restore your smile, get in touch with us today.
When you decide on veneers for the next best cosmetic treatment to restore your smile, it’s good to know how long it will take for the treatment to be completed. It’s likely to take two visits to our practice – the first to prepare the tooth and match the shade and the second to fit and bond teeth together and ensure that it’s the perfect fit.
You’ll be glad to know that there is no special recommendation for cleaning veneers. In fact, we recommend cleaning veneers just like you would with your normal teeth. Maintain healthy practices daily such as brushing and flossing twice a day. Booking regular appointments with us will also help to ensure your veneers are kept in good condition.
Porcelain veneers generally last anywhere between 10-15 years. The length of time they last may vary from individual to individual and depend on a number of factors such as dental hygiene practices. Veneers do not require any special care other than regular brushing, flossing and visits to the dentist.
Many people are within the bracket of being a suitable candidate for veneers. If you are suffering a lack of confidence due to one or more issues that make you unhappy with your smile, it’s likely that you would benefit from veneers. When you visit us for your FREE consultation, we will also examine you for tooth decay, gum disease, teeth grinding and overly large fillings.
If we assess your current dental health and come to the conclusion that veneers are not the most suitable option for you, we can provide alternatives to still help you achieve your desired and dream smile. Other options our cosmetic dentists may recommend include teeth whitening, dental bonding or dental implants to replace missing teeth.
There are many ways that you can care for your veneers, simply using daily dental practices to maintain overall dental hygiene standards. Brushing two times a day – morning and night – is one sure way to help your veneers stay in the best condition possible and we also recommend flossing daily too. We also recommend avoiding hard foods where you can to eliminate the possibility of cracking your front veneers.
In some cases, gum contouring may be necessary. Gum contouring is done to create symmetry and lengthen short teeth. Our cosmetic dentists will assess your current structure of your mouth and decide whether gum contouring is necessary before veneers.