What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin custom-made porcelain shells that bond to the natural tooth structure to improve the overall appearance of the teeth. Veneers are the gold standard of cosmetic dentistry, they provide long-term results and have a very natural appearance.

The material of the Veneer reflects light in a very similar way to how a natural tooth would, this is because it can be made very translucent. The treatment can be done with minimal preparation to the natural tooth structure, therefore it is a conservative treatment option.

The process of getting porcelain veneers typically involves 2-3 appointments that are spaced about a week apart. The length of each appointment can vary depending on the number of veneers being placed.

Typically, the tooth preparation needed for veneers is minimal and may not require anaesthesia. However, if more extensive alterations are necessary, anaesthesia can be used to ensure that you remain comfortable throughout the process.

Porcelain is an extremely durable material that is known for its resistance to discolouration over time. With proper care, these materials can last for at least a decade or more.

Do you have to prepare the teeth for the veneers?

Some tooth preparation is required if you are having porcelain veneers. At SmileBox we always try to be as conservative as we can.

There are two types of tooth preparation that we use:

Conservative & Smile Design.

What is Conservative Tooth Preparation?

Conservative tooth preparation is where we keep as much proximal contact (area of the tooth that is close, connecting, or in touch with an adjacent tooth in the same arch) as possible.

This preparation is where a minimum amount of tooth structure is removed during the treatment process. This is to keep as much of your healthy natural tooth structure as possible.

Smile design preparation involves removing slightly more of the natural tooth structure, we break proximal contact.

This is sometimes required if you have misaligned teeth and are having either Veneers, Crowns, or Bridges.

Why Veneers at SmileBox Clinic Pros & Cons

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin custom-made porcelain shells that bond to the natural tooth structure to improve the overall appearance of the teeth. Veneers are the gold standard of cosmetic dentistry, they provide long-term results and have a very natural appearance.

The material of the Veneer reflects light in a very similar way to how a natural tooth would, this is because it can be made very translucent. The treatment can be done with minimal preparation to the natural tooth structure, therefore it is a conservative treatment option.

How long does the process take to get porcelain veneers?

The process of getting porcelain veneers typically involves 2-3 appointments that are spaced about a week apart. The length of each appointment can vary depending on the number of veneers being placed.

Typically, the tooth preparation needed for veneers is minimal and may not require anaesthesia. However, if more extensive alterations are necessary, anaesthesia can be used to ensure that you remain comfortable throughout the process.

Porcelain is an extremely durable material that is known for its resistance to discolouration over time. With proper care, these materials can last for at least a decade or more.

Do you have to prepare the teeth for the veneers?

Some tooth preparation is required if you are having porcelain veneers. At SmileBox we always try to be as conservative as we can.

There are two types of tooth preparation that we use:

Conservative & Smile Design.

What is Conservative Tooth Preparation?

Conservative tooth preparation is where we keep as much proximal contact (area of the tooth that is close, connecting, or in touch with an adjacent tooth in the same arch) as possible.

This preparation is where a minimum amount of tooth structure is removed during the treatment process. This is to keep as much of your healthy natural tooth structure as possible.

Smile design preparation involves removing slightly more of the natural tooth structure, we break proximal contact.

This is sometimes required if you have misaligned teeth and are having either Veneers, Crowns, or Bridges.

Why Veneers at SmileBox Clinic Pros & Cons