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DENTAL VENEERS LONDON
Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic is the right destination for you if you are seeking a stunning, natural looking and long lasting smile with porcelain veneers in London from top experienced cosmetic dentists.
We have the Prosthodontics specialist, Dr. Wahab Shakir, as our principal dentist in our porcelain dental veneers specialist team. With more than 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Shakir is one of the top Specialists in Prosthodontics. He is also known for his lectures on Cosmetics and Implantology, both nationally and internationally.
We pride ourselves on our extensive patient satisfaction in and around London due to our excellent reputation, good rating, and competitive pricing structure.
Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dental solution to restore your confident, bright smile. Besides improving the shape, position and colour of your teeth, these veneers also serve as an additional layer of protection from teeth damage. They safeguard your teeth from acids present in foods you consume or those forming in your stomach.
Fitting veneers is the perfect solution for you if you want to get rid of your stained or damaged teeth.
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Why choose Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic?
Several elements are necessary to make up your perfect smile, like the shape and size of your teeth or the symmetry. Our cosmetic dentists at Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic have prepared an extraordinary checklist to design your new smile:
- Shape of teeth
- Gum levels
- Spaces between teeth
- ‘Dark corridors’ at the side of your mouth
- Translucency of the teeth
- Lip posture, as in how much teeth you show while smiling or during rest
- Light reflection
- Angle of teeth
- Size of teeth
- Smile symmetry
Our dentists take all these factors into consideration while designing your new, natural looking smile with veneers and give you an increased confidence level.
Types of Veneers
While veneers can be of several types, the most common types of veneers which we offer our cosmetic patients are:
Porcelain veneers
These are the most long lasting veneers where custom made, wafer-thin cells made from porcelain are bonded to your teeth. Their thicknesses range about 0.5 mm and are made matching your natural tooth colour.
Durathin veneers
These are very thin veneers of only 0.3 mm thickness and are made of porcelain. They can be directly adhered to your teeth without requiring any preparation.
Lumineers
Lumineers are made of a very thin but durable ceramic material, usually of 0.2 mm thickness. Their thickness is just the same as those of contact lenses, and typically last around 10 to 20 years.
Ultrathin veneers
With about 0.4 mm thickness, these veneers need almost little to no tooth preparation for bonding.
Composite veneers
This is the most non-invasive type of veneer which uses a composite resin material. The resin can directly be bonded to your teeth and does not require any removal of your enamel. While they are very thin of about 1 mm only, composite veneers do not usually last more than 5 years.
Some conditions that will benefit from having veneers fitted are:
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Chipped Teeth
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Crooked Teeth
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Large or small teeth
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Discoloured or stained teeth
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Unwanted gaps in between the teeth
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Misshapen teeth
Different uses of dental veneers
- Tooth discoloration – Habits such as smoking and drinking as well as lifestyle can give rise to discoloured teeth. A dental veneer can restore the natural colour of your teeth and improve your smile without any tooth sensitivity. If you opt for a whitening procedure, this may make your teeth more sensitive.
- Repairing damage from bruxism – Veneers can help to protect the tooth enamel from further damage.
- Improving teeth alignment – Other treatment options like braces can straighten crooked or misaligned teeth. Many people, however, opt for teeth veneers in London as they are very comfortable and can fix dental issues such as gapped or uneven teeth.
- Changing the shape of your teeth - If your natural teeth are short or somewhat uneven veneers, can alter the size and shape of your teeth.
- Repairing chipped teeth – Veneers can be used to correct the problem of chipped tooth and restore the shape and size of your tooth.
Procedure of Fitting Veneers at Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic
At Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic, we have highly experienced and skilled dental professionals as well as veneer specialists. They have numerous success stories of helping patients achieve their dream smile with their veneer treatments.
The procedure of fitting veneers includes the following steps:
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Consultation
During your consultation, our veneers dentist will assess your dental health and discuss your goals to determine if veneers are suitable. They will also explain your available veneer options after evaluating your eligibility.
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Preparation
Next our dentist removes a small quantity of enamel from your tooth surface to prepare it for adhering veneers. This rough tooth surface will make space for a snug fit and a natural look.
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Impressions
Our veneer specialists next collect your teeth impressions to make custom veneers matching the colour and shape of your natural teeth.
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Temporary veneers
While our veneer specialists design your custom veneers at the laboratory, our dentists conduct a trial session by placing temporary veneers on your teeth.
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Placement
Once your custom veneers are ready, our veneer specialists bond them securely to your teeth, transforming your smile instantly.
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Final adjustments
In order to make sure that your veneers are looking and fitted perfectly on your teeth, our dental team will make necessary adjustments.
Dental Veneers Before and After Photos
The above images categorise generic examples of the outcomes possible. Results can differ. The consultation will determine what is the best solution for you.
The above images categorise generic examples of the outcomes possible. Results can differ. The consultation will determine what is the best solution for you.
The above images categorise generic examples of the outcomes possible. Results can differ. The consultation will determine what is the best solution for you.
The above images categorise generic examples of the outcomes possible. Results can differ. The consultation will determine what is the best solution for you.
The above images categorise generic examples of the outcomes possible. Results can differ. The consultation will determine what is the best solution for you.
The above images categorise generic examples of the outcomes possible. Results can differ. The consultation will determine what is the best solution for you.
About the fitting method
The treatment for veneers starts with the visit to your dentist who will evaluate the condition of your teeth identifying any problems and gum disease that can prevent the treatment being a success. The dentist checks your teeth carefully so that veneers can be attached to the teeth. Porcelain veneers are prepared in the laboratory by a technician but composite veneers do not need to be made at the laboratory.
Fitting the porcelain veneers requires prepping of the healthy enamel so that your teeth are less prominent than usual when veneers are bonded to your teeth. The process may damage your healthy teeth and is not reversible but if done with care and skill is likely to last many years.
On the other hand, composite veneers can resolve your dental concerns without causing any kind of damage to the healthy teeth, but will last less time and need some repolishing. So, patients who want to retain natural tooth structure often choose this option. The process of prepping is not painful as there aren’t any nerves in the enamel but your dentist will administer an anaesthetic just in case.
Even although all your teeth might not have been covered by the dental veneers a dental cleaning and whitening procedure will be needed for your remaining teeth. You should follow the whitening procedure properly to maintain the colour of your surrounding teeth.
Composite veneers
The method of fitting composite veneers in London is quite simple that usually requires a single visit to your dentist. The composite material is shaped and then hardened with a unique light. These composite materials are usually prepared in the shape of your tooth and bonded to the surface of your teeth with the help of bonding agents. The colour of the composite can be chosen to match the colour of your natural teeth.
Porcelain veneers
The technician takes tooth measurements so that the porcelain veneer can be prepared to the exact shape and size. Three weeks preparation might be needed to prepare your porcelain veneers in the laboratory.
Prepping of your healthy tooth is next so that the veneers fit perfectly and temporaries may be given to protect teeth from sensitivity till the permanent veneers are made.
The dentist will fix your next appointment once the porcelain veneers have been prepared. After this, the veneers will be bonded to your teeth with dental adhesive. The process of fitting veneers may require anaesthetic.
Aftercare of dental veneers treatment
Clean your teeth regularly with a good quality toothbrush, make to alter your brush frequently
- Floss regularly
- Use a mouthwash or dental spray regularly
- Ensure proper tooth cleaning and routine dental visits
- As composite veneers are more susceptible to stains than porcelain ones, you must clean your teeth properly after having coloured food or drinks like wine, coffee, or tea
- Quit smoking habits as tobacco equally contributes to staining teeth
Cost of Porcelain Veneers
The price for dental veneers at Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic will vary based on several factors. The exact cost of porcelain veneers usually begins from around £945 along with consultation sessions with your dentist. And highly sought after ultra cosmetic veneers from only £1150.
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Once you book a consultation with us, you can get a chance to meet Dr. Wahab Shakir and ask whatever questions or doubts you have in mind. Our principal dentist will examine your smile and describe you different veneer options and their underlying costs.
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Veneers are actually thin and durable shells made of the materials created to match the shade of your teeth. They are attached to the outer part of your tooth in order to improve overall appearance.
If you have chipped or misaligned teeth, veneers may be a good choice as they can hide defects in your teeth. They are a great option as a smile makeover treatment.
We are ready to help if you want to have dental veneers treatment, but are confused about which type of veneer is the best suit for you. During your initial consultation, our dentist explains you every veneer option and guides you on choosing the right veneer type for your teeth.
You can eat most foods though patients may differ. It is suggested that you eat soft foods during the first few days after your veneers have been fitted till you get used to them. After that there will usually not be any kind of constraint. The common things to avoid will be hard sweets, ice, caramel apples, hard rolls, hard nuts, popcorn and pumpkin seeds.
You need to talk to a prosthodontist and talk over the possible options for your teeth. If you have minor changes, then composite bonding is a suitable choice. But if your teeth are dull or broken, then porcelain veneers are the right option.
You need to brush twice a day, floss regularly and wear a mouthguard to protect your veneers.
A veneer usually lasts for almost 5 to 10 years. You do not have to do any special care except brushing twice a day, flossing daily and seeing your dentist for the checkup. With proper care and maintenance, your veneers should last for a long time. It is advised to see the hygienist every six months and keep your dentist appointments.
After you have completed your veneers treatment, regular care and attention is essential for protection of the veneers as well as your natural teeth. This might include:
- Good oral habits: Remember to brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Use mouthwash and floss regularly to eliminate the risks of gum diseases and tooth decays.
- Avoid staining substances: Drinks like coffee, tea, red wine, or black tea can cause stains on your teeth. Smoking tobacco contains nicotine which is another major staining substance. Avoid such items to refrain from the striking contrast in colour among your natural teeth and the veneers.
- Regular dental and hygienist appointments: Take at least a dental visit annually, and also go for professional teeth cleaning at a gap of every 3 to 4 months. This allows your dentist to detect any issues early before they turn worse.
- Night-guards: If you are in a habit of teeth grinding, we recommend using a night-guard to prevent your natural teeth from being worn off.
As the shape and fit of dental veneers are custom made according to your natural teeth, they might come off or fall out just like your natural teeth. This may be a result of trauma but no need to worry as it can be treated by our specialists.
Your teeth must be prepared properly to ensure the snug fitting of veneers to your teeth. This might require shaving down some quantity of your teeth. Although it is quite an invasive process, it would not be painful. Our dentist uses anaesthesia to make that area numb before starting with the process.
As your tooth surface is shaved down to create the right base for the perfect fitting of your veneer, the process of fitting veneers is usually irreversible. But before you undergo this irreversible treatment, it is necessary to make sure that veneers are the right choice for your teeth.
Get in touch with our dentists today and start a plan to improve your overall appearance!