Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are thin, custom porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth to improve their colour, shape, alignment and proportions. They are a cosmetic option for closing small gaps, masking discolouration that whitening cannot resolve, and reshaping worn, chipped or uneven front teeth. NB Dental designs veneer cases with a smile preview so the final look can be agreed before any work begins, and its in-house technicians craft the porcelain to suit each patient.

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin facings of dental ceramic bonded to the visible surface of the front teeth to enhance a smile. Because they sit on the outer surface, veneers can transform colour, shape, length and minor positioning in a way that is difficult to achieve by whitening or simple bonding alone — making them a popular choice for teeth that are permanently discoloured, slightly gapped, worn, chipped or a little uneven. The porcelain is translucent and stain-resistant, so well-made veneers can look very natural and keep their appearance over time. At NB Dental a veneer case typically begins with planning: the team can produce a wax-up or mock-up that previews the proposed shape and proportions, allowing you to see and agree the design before treatment starts. A conservative amount of enamel is usually prepared from the front of the teeth, impressions or digital scans are taken, and temporaries may be worn while the clinic's dental technicians craft the final veneers, which are then bonded in place and refined for fit and bite. Veneers are most often done across the teeth that show when you smile so the result is even and harmonious. Good oral hygiene, regular reviews and sensible habits — avoiding biting hard objects — help them last; a nightguard may be advised if you grind your teeth. Veneers are a considered, partly irreversible cosmetic treatment, so suitability, expectations and alternatives are discussed fully at consultation.