Dental Health Care
73 Ware Road
Hertford
SG13 7ED
Dental veneers are an effective solution of modern cosmetic dentistry for someone with healthy teeth who is looking to improve the shape, size, or the colour of their teeth. If your front teeth are stained, chipped or misaligned, veneers will give you a good life-like appearance with minimal tooth adjustment. Dental imperfections are common, but even the slightest crooked tooth or a little discolouration can have a self-conscious, negative effect on your smile and your confidence. We all want to look our best and not to have to ‘hide’ our teeth with a close-lipped smile or a hand over the mouth when speaking. Studies have shown that a beautiful smile that you can be proud of can increase your confidence, self-esteem, personal relationships and even your job opportunites!
Porcelain veneers are thin slices of porcelain that fit perfectly over teeth to hide away anything you are not happy with including the shape, size and colour. They are designed to blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth, and the hard-wearing ceramic can last for years if taken care of well. Porcelain veneers are popular due to their natural appearance and durability. Veneers do require some removal of enamel and it is an irreversible process, therefore a thorough and detailed cosmetic consultation with your dentist is recommended to ensure you are suitable for this treatment and to discuss alternatives where appropriate.
A more minimally invasive way of achieving that smile by correcting small discrepancies is via composite veneers, or 1-visit veneers. Here the dentist can place layers of composite directly onto the front surfaces of your teeth to help correct mild mis-alignment issues. It does not require any removal of enamel and is completely pain-free. Composite veneers can provide a cheaper and more tooth-friendly way of achieving an aesthetic result.