If you’ve had chipped or cracked teeth, stained teeth or crossed teeth, then a treatment you may like to consider is porcelain veneers Orpington here at Orpington Dental. There are a couple of types of veneers: porcelain and composite bonding. Neither require major surgery and can help your teeth to look improved, giving you a smile you can be proud of.

Composite bonding

If you have a small imperfection in one of your teeth, you may be offered composite bonding, which is a quick and effective way of improving the appearance of your teeth. We match the colour of the porcelain to the surrounding teeth, so that nobody else will realise that you have had this treatment and that your teeth aren’t completely natural. The composite bonding is attached to the tooth once the surface of the tooth has been prepared. It can be given in a single visit and you won’t need any recovery time after the treatment has been completed. There is no need to have a local anaesthetic and you shouldn’t feel any pain at all. If you are a nervous patient, we are happy to discuss this treatment in advance with you and take everything at your own pace.

Porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers Orpington are used for more complex matters and for times when many teeth need treating. A porcelain veneer requires the surface of the teeth to be prepared and then the veneers are placed onto the front of your teeth, like a false nail. Once this has been added on, it can be used to change the size, shape and colour of your teeth and the results can be wonderful aesthetically when you are having so many teeth done. We typically advise that smile makeovers may include other treatments such as Invisalign which is used for realigning teeth, should this be required. Smile makeovers not only improve the appearance of your teeth, but they can also address health issues as well. For example, if you have crossed teeth, having them realigned can make it easier for you to brush and floss effectively. You may also have had speech difficulties or jaw pain, which could also be resolved once your teeth are realigned. So, it’s not just about you having a pretty face!

Initial consultation with us

If you would like to find out more about any of our treatments, including veneers, and maybe have a smile makeover, the first thing you will need to do is to contact us for an initial consultation. During this time, our professional team will welcome you and assess your smile, examining you and maybe taking x-rays, if required. This will help our dentist to find out which treatments may be suitable and they will discuss the options with you. During this time, you can ask about anything you are unsure of and take the time to come to a decision about the treatment plan that suits you best.

If you do opt for veneers, we look forward to helping you have a new healthy and attractive smile in the near future!