Veneers simply explained

Last Updated on May 17, 2019

Over 25 years of improving smiles

Our team of highly experienced dentists and specialists treat many patients every year. We have fitted over 20,000 veneers to happy patients. Our dental team is passionate about smiles and use our years of advanced training and knowledge to transform people’s lives.

“I went to the Perfect Smile Studios with many problems with my smile, and trouble from past wrong treatment… Gurs was everything I could have wished for, he looked after me when I was nervous…and became more of a friend than a dentist. I had fixed braces top and bottom for 9 months, followed by 8 veneers and the outcome is everything I had wished for. I am a different person thanks to my new smile, my confidence has really grown. I cannot thank Gurs and the team enough.” Reviewed by Chloe Lampard, May 2019.

SO, WHAT EXACTLY ARE VENEERS?

Much like your home’s surface becomes weathered and worn and requires a makeover with new siding, veneers can replace the surface of your teeth for an instant smile makeover.

Dental veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length. With the latest dental technology, veneers can be made to look exactly like natural tooth enamel.

Dental Veneers have an incredible atheistic appeal. Porcelain veneers are perfect for improving the appearance of your teeth. Most importantly, dental veneers are stain-resistant. The porcelain coating doesn’t stain like natural teeth, ensuring your captivating smile doesn’t fade.

Crooked, chipped or discoloured teeth can be a serious cause for low self-esteem and confidence issues amongst UK adults. Porcelain veneers are becoming a fast, effective and long-lasting solution in getting a radiant, perfect smile.

Veneers are a quick way to a perfect smile

Veneers are very thin layers of composite resin or porcelain which are applied directly to the teeth to create a perfectly shaped, natural smile with whiter and stronger teeth.

Each veneer is shaped and applied individually, resulting in a completely personalised new smile. In as few as two appointments you can have your veneers designed and fitted and ready to go. If you choose immediate veneers you can even be ready in one appointment!

Why choose dental veneers?

Dental veneers can treat a whole variety of dental issues such as:

Veneers can also be used to make teeth look longer, wider, narrower, shorter, brighter, and mask large areas of decay or fillings.

HOW DO VENEERS IMPROVE YOUR SMILE?

They cosmetically enhance the look of your teeth
They instantly change your appearance
Have whiter looking teeth, veneers also give crooked teeth the illusion of being straight
Veneers are more resistant to stains than natural teeth
They are a less invasive option than porcelain crowns
Nearly impossible to tell the difference between veneers and natural teeth
Veneers protect the underlying tooth

WHICH VENEERS ARE BEST FOR YOU? We Offer a Range of Veneers

COMPOSITE VENEERS

I mmediate Veneers – best for fast results, can be fitted in a single visit, most affordable option

PORCELAIN VENEERS

Lumineers – No drilling necessary, bonded directly to teeth
Ultrathin veneers – Incredibly thin, require very little tooth preparation, bonded directly to teeth
D urathin Veneers – No-prep, very thin veneers, fitted in two appointments

No-Prep, No- Pain Veneers

We offer the latest range of “no-prep” or minimal preparation veneers from top brands Ultrathin, Durathin and Lumineers.

Immediate veneers are the best for fast results, can usually be fitted in a single visit and are the most affordable option. Ultrathin, Durathin and Lumineers are incredibly thin, require very little tooth preparation and are bonded directly to teeth.

PORCELAIN VENEER COLOURS

The Perfect Smile Studios generally recommend selecting a shade for your veneers that is about two shades lighter than your natural teeth. You can combine veneers with tooth whitening treatments for your natural teeth to ensure that your smile is seamless.

Standardised dental colour charts with a wide range of tones are used to select the exact shade of your veneers.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOTH SHAPE FOR YOU

Veneers are designed and made specifically for each client’s individual teeth. Our expert cosmetic dentists use the latest digital smile design software to simulate your new smile. This will result in veneers that create a natural looking smile to perfectly complement your face shape.

TRY OUT YOUR NEW SMILE

The Trial Smile is a provisional temporary smile that is placed on prepared teeth. It allows you to “test-drive” your new smile and make any adjustments before the permanent cosmetic dentistry is completed. This extra stage in your smile makeover ensures our clients are 100% satisfied with their veneers.

Feel more confident than ever with a beautiful, natural looking smile

Many people feel self-conscious about their teeth and may even avoid smiling or eating in public out of embarrassment. Does this sound like you? You are not alone!

In fact, the latest studies show that 44% of Brits are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth and over 58% plan to undergo cosmetic treatments (source: dentistry.co.uk, 2019).

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Simple Dental Finance Plans

Dental finance made simple by the Perfect Smile Studios

We can help establish monthly payment plans.

We provide 0% finance for up to 24 month term plans. Many patients find our payment plan option very useful.

Terms over 24 months will be low-interest bearing.

If you would like to consider this option we will need to carry out a few credit checks.

We can discuss payment plans at both the Hertfordshire & the London clinic

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Pain free

Pain-free treatment no drilling or injections

Veneers are usually not painful whilst you are having the treatment.

However, some have reported slight sensitivity during the settling down period after the final fitting. This is quite normal and nothing to worry about. It usually only lasts for a few days and very soon after subsidies. More.

The sensitivity is due to the bonding process where an inorganic substance (the veneer) has been bonded to an organic component (your tooth).

In complex cases, involving a large amount of treatment, you may experience a little uncomfortableness while your teeth settle down.

Treatment Plan

Fast, simple, pain-free process

At your first appointment, your dentist will take a look at the general health of your teeth and gums, your bite and understand your goals for your smile; and then see if any fundamental issues need addressing before cosmetic veneer work can begin.
We will also discuss the type of veneers that may be suitable and also the how-many-veneers that should be considered in achieving your desired smile. On some patients, it may be possible to get some veneers placed at an initial phase and then to have the possibility of additional veneers in the future.

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Minimum or no preparation

Tooth Preparation

We will always plan your new smile before any treatment is carried out. We aim to provide you with the most conservative and preservative dentistry.
In order, to prevent excessive tooth preparation, we design your new smile in a way that minimises tooth preparation. We also provide options whereby you can have orthodontic or teeth straightening treatment carried out before any cosmetic veneer work is done.
This way your teeth are already well aligned and so very minimal or hardly any tooth preparation become necessary.
If you are concerned in any way we advise that you speak to us in your complimentary consultation. We will be able to provide you with suitable solutions. More.

Prices

Simple, transparent pricing

A few factors will affect the total cost of your cosmetic veneers:

The type of material used – Porcelain (Ultrathin or Lumineers ) are more expensive than composite resin veneers.
The number of veneers being applied – veneers are priced per tooth and so the more you have, the higher the cost.
Your dental health – if you require treatment for other dental issues such as tooth decay or gum disease before veneers can be fitted then this will be included in the total cost of your dentistry work. More.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Natural-looking

Will my veneers match the colour of my existing teeth?

Veneers are colour matched and then shaped to blend in with your existing teeth. To the naked eye, veneers are very hard to spot.

Popular Choice

We use a variety of types of veneers including Durathin, Lumineers, Ultrathin and a range of materials from porcelain to composite. One of the reasons that veneers are so popular is that they can treat a multitude of dental problems such as:

Advantages

They cosmetically enhance the shape of your teeth instantly change your appearance
Have whiter looking teeth
Crooked teeth the illusion of being straight
Porcelain veneers are more resistant to stains than natural teeth
They are a less invasive option than porcelain crowns
Nearly impossible to tell the difference between veneers and natural teeth
Veneers protect the underlying tooth
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Aesthetic Success delivered in a few appointments

Step 1: comprehensive assessment

Step 2: the trial smile

Step 3: review & shade selection

Step 4: the fitting visit

Step 5: the final review visit

Dentists with a special interest in veneers

An unparalleled level of patient trust: Dr Rahul Doshi is the founder of the Perfect Smile and is the current President of the BACD.

With over 25 years of experience, Perfect Smile Studios has a highly-skilful team that has access to the latest dental technology.

Transparent pricing

How Much Do veneers Cost? A number of factors will affect the total cost of your cosmetic veneers. More.

Composite Veneers	£600 to £750 per tooth
Immediate Veneers	£600 to £750 per tooth
Lumineers	£850 to £950 per tooth
Ultrathin Veneers	£950 to £1050 per tooth