Porcelain Veneers & Bonding

Thin porcelain veneers bonded to the front of the teeth to improve their colour, shape and alignment for a brighter, more even smile. For smaller corrections — chips, small gaps or minor reshaping — the clinic also offers composite bonding, which is more affordable and can often be done in a single visit. The best approach depends on your goals and the condition of the teeth, planned together at a consultation.

Veneers are thin, custom-made shells of dental porcelain bonded to the visible surface of the front teeth to transform their appearance. They can mask discolouration that does not respond to whitening, close small gaps, correct minor chips or uneven edges, and create a more uniform, harmonious smile. Because porcelain is translucent and stain-resistant, well-made veneers look natural and keep their colour over time. At Family Dent, treatment starts with a consultation to assess your teeth and gums and to understand the result you want, so the shape, shade and proportions can be planned for a natural look. A small amount of enamel is usually prepared from the front of each tooth to make room for the veneer, an impression or scan is taken, and the laboratory crafts the veneers before they are precisely bonded into place. For more limited concerns, composite bonding offers an excellent-value alternative: tooth-coloured composite resin is shaped and polished directly onto the tooth in a single appointment to repair a chip, close a small gap or refine an edge, with little or no enamel removal. The dentist will explain the trade-offs — porcelain veneers are more durable and stain-resistant and best for a full smile makeover, while bonding is quicker, cheaper and more easily repaired but less long-lasting. Both rely on healthy underlying teeth and gums, so any decay or gum issues are treated first, and good hygiene helps the result last.