Dental Veneers

Dental Porcelain Veneers from your Cosmetic Dental Practice in East Grinstead

What options are available if you don’t like your smile?

There are many options available to you, depending on your exact situation and your exact problem. Sometimes orthodontics is required to move teeth, or perhaps porcelain crowns can be made (we use a special computerised ‘crowns in an hour’ system for this) sometimes dental veneers are the best option. Only by discussing this with you can we decide exactly the way to help you out.

Are dental veneers safe?

Yes. Veneers are very safe, but do involve reducing your natural teeth slightly so should only be considered if you are very unhappy with your smile. Sometimes a short tooth whitening treatment is the best option for you.

How long will porcelain cosmetic veneers last?

Your porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns are made from a very strong material which is securely bonded to the surface of your tooth. They are considered a permanent treatment and so should last for many years assuming they are made correctly and you look after them.

Is the procedure painful?

Porcelain veneers require the treated tooth or teeth to be lightly trimmed to create a roughened surface that the veneer can adhere to, often a local anaesthetic is required. Remember we are experts in treating nervous patients, so please let us know if you are at all concerned about coming to the dentist.

Dental Crowns (including our CEREC crowns) are treatments for severe decay, which means the tooth must be cleared of all decay and bacteria before the crown can be placed, our Ozone Minimally Invasive Dentistry treatment is excellent for doing this.. This is a more extensive procedure and would require more local anaesthetic than veneers.

Which procedure is the best?

This depends on your overall dental condition, and what you want from your procedure. The best way to answer this question is to request an appointment at the practice to discuss your options.

Call us now on 01342 321094 or click here to request an appointment for an initial assessment.

When can veneers help?

Here is a short list of where dental veneers from our cosmetic dental practice can help:

Crooked teeth
Misaligned teeth
Dark Teeth
Yellow Teeth
Teeth that you don’t like the shape of i.e. pointed teeth or ‘peg laterals’

Veneers are hand crafted ultra – thin individual coverings made by a skilled technician, the material used is a special dental ceramic. This ceramic is made from the basic constituents of granite (feldspar and quartz), but is highly translucent and tooth like, this means the veneers look totally natural yet have the highest strength possible. Once bonded to the tooth, the veneer become even stronger and is natural looking and long lasting. This will give the benefit of making your teeth straight and easier to clean, as well as improving the overall appearance.

Prevention is best

The best way to overcome fears is to come and see us regularly, the more you visit us, the better health your teeth will be in and the less treatment you will need. Most problems that people get concerned about are detected early, helping you steer clear of extensive treatment. Becoming a member of our practice is a great way to stay dentally healthy, membership to our Practice Plan means you get free checkups and dental hygiene appointments to keep your teeth in great condition meaning you need less treatment.

Also, make sure you look after your teeth properly. You should spend at least two minutes every morning and night on your brushing and flossing routine.

Watching what you eat can help reduce your risk of tooth decay, too. Some of the bacteria in our mouths love the sugars and starches found in foods. They turn these into acid, which causes decay. Limiting your intake of sugary and starchy foods helps to prevent tooth decay and the need for dental treatment.