Porcelain veneers can improve the colour, size or shape of your teeth, among other cosmetic enhancements.
If you choose porcelain veneers in Brisbane from Swish Dental, we'll design your veneers to blend in naturally with your teeth while giving you the appearance you want. We'll explain exactly what's involved in the treatment and what dental veneers cost so you can decide if the treatment is right for you.
Our dentists in Everton Park and Mitchelton have completed specialist training in conservative cosmetic dentistry, so we can provide you with high quality dental veneers that look and feel like natural teeth. Book a consultation at your local clinic today.
Dental veneers can alter the outward appearance of teeth in many ways. They can whiten your smile, straighten slightly crooked teeth, cover up small chips and cracks, increase the size of your teeth or close small gaps.
Veneers are thin laminates that are bonded to the front of your teeth. Porcelain veneers are designed to look just like natural teeth enamel, and even reflect light in the same way. They're also hard-wearing and can last for many years, as long as you look after them.
Porcelain veneers can whiten discoloured teeth, straighten teeth that are slightly crooked, restore damaged or worn teeth or close minor gaps. Veneers can be fitted over one tooth, several teeth or as many teeth as you want.
Our porcelain veneers are strong and durable, and comparable to natural tooth enamel. They can last for 10 years when you take good care of your veneers, follow good oral hygiene and keep up with your regular dental visits.
We also offer composite veneers made from composite resin. These are a cheaper option than porcelain veneers, but they don't usually last as long, are more easily damaged and don't have the same natural appearance.
Fitting porcelain veneers usually involves 2 appointments at our dental clinic, though more may be needed in more complex cases. In total there are 4 stages:
During your consultation, we'll tell you everything you need to know about veneers and answer any questions you have. We'll then arrange an appointment to examine your teeth and gums and make sure they're healthy, or if any other treatments are needed.
Before veneers can be fitted, we need to remove a small amount of enamel from the front of your teeth. We'll also etch their surface to make it easier for the veneers to bond. We can give you a local anaesthetic so you won't feel any pain.
Next, we'll take impressions (moulds) of your teeth that will be used to make your veneers. These impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory where your custom veneers will be made. We'll provide you with temporary veneers until your next appointment.
We'll call you back when your veneers are finished, usually in around 1 week. We'll check that they feel comfortable and that you're satisfied with their appearance, make any final adjustments and bond them to your teeth.
Your teeth may feel more sensitive after they've been prepared for veneers. This can last for up to several weeks. You should try to avoid especially hot or cold food and drink during this time. You should also avoid hard, crunchy or chewy foods while your temporary veneers are in place.
The cost of veneers varies for each individual. We can give you a quote after we examine your teeth and plan your veneers treatment. We also offer payment plans to help spread the dental veneers cost into more manageable payments.
Find out more about veneers by arranging a consultation at one of our Brisbane clinics.
Call our Everton Park clinic on (07) 3355 1422 or our Mitchelton clinic on (07) 3354 3341.
