Veneers

Caring for your veneers is just the same as caring for your natural teeth! Maintain a regular brushing and flossing routine every day to keep your veneers bright and the teeth and gums underneath healthy. Your dentist and hygienist will show you how to keep on top of your dental hygiene and keep a close eye on the health of your teeth and gums at your regular check-up appointments.

While veneers are made from durable materials, they can be damaged if subjected to extreme stress. It is important to treat them with care. Avoid using your teeth as tools (using them for opening bottles or packages) and steer clear of habits such as biting pen lids or chewing ice. We also recommend avoiding excessively hard foods that could cause damage or chipping.

In most cases, fitting porcelain veneers requires the removal of a small amount of your natural tooth enamel. Because of this, the treatment is considered irreversible and the restoration is designed to be kept on your teeth permanently.

While the treatment itself is permanent, the veneers themselves are very long-lasting—they can last up to 15 years or more, depending on how well you look after them, before they may need replacing.

You shouldn’t find either the treatment for veneers or the veneers themselves painful. We use a local anaesthetic to minimise your discomfort during the preparation and fitting process and ensure you are relaxed and ready before beginning any treatment. Most patients experience no pain or discomfort at all. You may feel some sensitivity once your veneers have been fitted, but this will go away after a few days.