Veneers are thin, tooth coloured layer either made of porcelain or composite resin that only covers the front surface of the tooth. A good analogy is false fingernails. It is used to improve the colour, shape or position of teeth.

• Close gaps between teeth
• Align crooked / crowded teeth
• Reshape oddly shaped teeth
• Conceal discoloured teeth
• Replace old veneers

Porcelain veneers create beautiful and natural smiles. lt lasts longer and therefore costs more than composite resin veneers. They last a long time however due to wear and tear if they crack and chip the whole veneer must be replaced. The procedure takes two appointments. At Ferny Hills Dental we use the best local cosmetic dental laboratory used also by dental specialists to carefully handcraft your veneers. You will need to go into the laboratory to have the tooth shade carefully matched and selected.

Composite veneers can also achieve a very pleasing outcome and is more affordable. A big difference between the two is that composite veneers over time will change colour as it picks up stains from our diet and may require replacement more often than porcelain. The advantage is that it can be completed in one appointment and chips and cracks can be easily repaired.