Dental Veneers in Sevenoaks
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made restorations designed to improve the appearance of suitable teeth. Depending on your individual needs, veneers can be used to alter the colour, shape, size or proportions of selected teeth and create a more balanced smile.
At Sevenoaks Dental & Implant Centre, we provide cosmetic dental consultations for patients considering veneers in Sevenoaks and the surrounding area. Your dentist will assess your teeth, gums, bite and overall oral health before discussing whether veneers are appropriate for you.
Veneers are not suitable for every patient or every tooth. Your dentist will explain the potential benefits, limitations, alternatives and maintenance requirements before you decide whether to proceed.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are custom-made restorations that are bonded to the visible surface of suitable teeth.
They can be made from materials such as porcelain or composite resin. The material selected depends on factors including the tooth being treated, your cosmetic goals, the amount of tooth structure available and your dentist’s clinical assessment.
Veneers are primarily a cosmetic treatment, although they may also restore certain minor areas of tooth damage where clinically appropriate.
What Can Dental Veneers Improve?
Veneers may be considered for selected teeth where a patient would like to improve aspects of their smile.
Depending on the individual circumstances, veneers may help improve the appearance of:
- Discoloured or deeply stained teeth
- Small chips
- Minor changes in tooth shape
- Uneven tooth edges
- Small gaps between suitable teeth
- Teeth that appear uneven in size or proportion
- Selected worn or cosmetically damaged teeth
Veneers cannot correct every dental problem. If tooth position, bite or gum health is a concern, your dentist may recommend another treatment before considering veneers.
Who May Be Suitable for Veneers?
Veneers may be considered for adults who have healthy teeth and gums and would like to improve the appearance of suitable teeth.
Your dentist will assess factors such as:
- The health of your teeth and gums
- The amount of healthy tooth structure available
- Your bite and how your teeth come together
- Existing fillings or restorations
- Tooth wear
- Teeth grinding or clenching
- Your cosmetic goals and expectations
If your teeth or gums require treatment first, your dentist may recommend addressing those problems before cosmetic treatment begins.
What are the benefits of dental veneers?
Veneers help preserve tooth structure – Very little of the tooth structure needs to be removed when the teeth are prepared for veneers.
Veneers can dramatically change the appearance of your teeth – Veneers help to change the colour, shape, size, or length of your teeth.
Veneers closely match the natural colour of your teeth – once in place veneers should be indistinguishable from your other teeth and will be resistant to staining.