Porcelain Veneers
in West Byfleet

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made ceramic shells bonded to the front surfaces of teeth. They can improve the appearance of teeth that are discoloured, unevenly shaped, worn, chipped or lightly spaced.

With careful planning, good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, porcelain veneers commonly last 10 to 15 years or longer. Their lifespan depends on your bite, the condition of the underlying teeth and habits such as tooth grinding or biting hard objects.

Veneer treatment is planned conservatively, but porcelain veneers may require a small amount of enamel preparation to create a natural fit. Your dentist will explain exactly what is involved and discuss alternatives, such as composite bonding, before you decide.

Treatment is usually comfortable. Local anaesthetic can be used during tooth preparation where needed, and your dentist will check that you are comfortable throughout each appointment.

Yes. A single veneer can be an excellent solution for one discoloured, chipped or unusually shaped front tooth. The ceramic is colour-matched carefully to blend with the surrounding teeth.

Veneers are custom-made porcelain shells, usually fitted over two or three appointments. Composite bonding is tooth-coloured resin shaped directly on the tooth, often in one visit. Bonding is generally more conservative and less expensive; porcelain is typically more stain-resistant and longer-lasting.

No. Porcelain does not respond to whitening gel. If you are considering whitening your natural teeth, it is usually best to do that before your veneers are colour-matched and made.

The cost depends on the number of teeth being treated, the complexity of the case and the type of ceramic selected. After your consultation, we provide a written treatment plan and itemised estimate before any treatment begins.