Porcelain Veneer

A thin, custom porcelain shell bonded to the front of a tooth to improve its colour, shape or alignment, used most often to refresh the appearance of the front teeth. Veneers can close small gaps, mask discolouration that whitening cannot reach and even out worn or slightly crooked edges. Salvus IDC plans cases with digital smile design so you can preview the result, and prices each veneer transparently.

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made ceramic facings bonded to the visible surface of the front teeth to transform their appearance. They are a versatile cosmetic solution for teeth that are discoloured in a way whitening cannot correct, chipped or worn at the edges, slightly crooked or rotated, or separated by small gaps. Because they are made from porcelain, veneers reflect light much like natural enamel and resist staining, giving a bright but realistic result that can be designed tooth by tooth. At Salvus IDC a veneer case typically begins with planning, and the clinic offers digital smile design (DSD) so the proposed shape, proportion and shade of a new smile can be visualised and agreed before any treatment starts — particularly useful when several teeth are being treated together. A minimal amount of enamel is usually prepared under local anaesthetic, an impression or digital scan is taken, and the laboratory crafts veneers matched to your facial features and the look you want, with temporaries protecting the teeth in the meantime. At the fitting appointment each veneer is tried in, checked for shade and fit, and then bonded securely to the tooth. Each veneer is published at a clear per-tooth price, so the cost of a single veneer or a full smile makeover is transparent. With good hygiene and care to avoid biting very hard objects, veneers are associated with lasting many years; the dentist will discuss whether veneers, crowns or a combination best suit your goals and how many teeth to include for a balanced result.