Porcelain Veneer

A thin porcelain shell custom-made to cover the front of a tooth, improving its colour, shape, size or alignment as part of a smile makeover. Priced per tooth, veneers are typically planned across several front teeth for an even result. They suit patients wanting to address discoloured, chipped, worn or slightly irregular front teeth, with composite bonding available as a more conservative alternative.

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-crafted ceramic facings bonded to the visible surface of the front teeth to refine their appearance. They can lighten stubborn discolouration that does not respond to whitening, reshape chipped or worn edges, close small gaps and create a more even, harmonious smile line. Because each veneer is made individually, treatment is usually planned across several front teeth together so that colour and proportion match across the smile, and the price at Sobota House of Dentistry is quoted per tooth. Treatment generally involves a planning stage to agree the desired shape and shade, minimal preparation of the tooth surface, and an impression or scan from which the laboratory fabricates the veneers. At a later visit they are checked and bonded into place, then refined for a comfortable bite. For patients who prefer a more conservative or lower-cost route, the clinic also offers composite bonding, in which tooth-coloured resin is shaped directly onto the tooth in a single visit. Veneers are best suited to adults whose front teeth are sound but aesthetically compromised, and who want a lasting cosmetic improvement; the dentist discusses realistic outcomes, the balance between porcelain and bonding, and long-term care during planning. Good day-to-day hygiene and avoiding habits such as biting hard objects help protect the result.