Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made ceramic shells bonded to the front of the teeth to improve their shape, colour, alignment and proportions — the basis of a smile makeover. JB Clinic offers full-ceramic porcelain veneers as well as more affordable composite veneers, and can preview the planned result with a wax-up and mock-up before any work begins. Pricing is per tooth.

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of dental ceramic, custom-made in a laboratory and bonded to the visible surfaces of the teeth to refine their shape, colour, length and alignment. They are a common way to address discoloured, chipped, worn, slightly crooked or unevenly spaced front teeth and to create a more harmonious smile. At JB Clinic the process usually starts with a smile-design step — a wax-up and an in-mouth mock-up — so you can preview the proposed shape and proportions before committing, and the dentist can plan the most conservative approach. Preparing teeth for porcelain veneers typically involves removing a very small amount of enamel so the veneer sits flush, after which precise impressions or digital scans are taken and temporary veneers may be placed while the final ones are made. At a second visit the veneers are checked for fit, shade and bite and then bonded in place. Well-made veneers are strong and stain-resistant and can last many years with good care, though they do not change colour once placed, so any whitening is usually completed first. As lower-cost alternatives the clinic also offers indirect and direct composite veneers, which are built up or bonded in fewer visits and are easier to adjust or repair, with the dentist explaining the trade-offs in longevity and appearance. Veneers suit adults with healthy teeth and gums seeking a cosmetic improvement; the dentist confirms suitability, including bite and gum health, and reviews care and realistic expectations before starting.