A veneer is a filling material that covers the visible surface of the tooth changing the colour, shape and position of the tooth in relation to the other teeth and lip line. There are two options available:

• Porcelain Veneers
• Composite Veneers

Porcelain veneers

Are approximately the same thickness as a finger nail. They hide a variety of stains and can be used to whiten the teeth, re-angle the teeth, lengthen the teeth, widen the teeth and to cover over teeth that have become very heavily patched up and aged.

Before - teeth in poor state	After - teeth with porcelain veneers (on top teeth only, lower teeth yet to be done)	After- Showing effect when smiling. Please note: we can achieve almost the same aesthetics for about half the price of porcelain veneers.

Composite Veneers on Crowns

Instead of replacing a crown we can veneer it to create a new colour, and extend it to hide the effects of gum recession.

Before - Showing two crowns with gum recession	After - These two crowns have not been replaced but veneered with composite resin. They still look good after 12 years.

This costs about a third of the cost of replacing the crowns. It is not commonly known that this can be done.

Composite Resin Veneers on dead teeth

Deeply stained or grey teeth can be veneered as a less expensive alternative to a crown - although crowns generally last longer.

Before - Poor quality composite veneers	After - With natural surface texture and variety of opacities -- much more like a real tooth.