Ultrathin Veneers, Durathin Veneers and Lumineers involve no drilling or injections since no tooth is being cut.
What To Expect When Getting Veneers
The entire treatment process can take a minimum of three appointments.
The veneer fitting procedure begins by fitting you with a Trial Smile.
The Trial Smile is a temporary smile fitted over your teeth for a few days.
It allows you to “try out” your new smile before having the final porcelain veneers fitted at The Perfect Smile Studios.
We will then be able to make any necessary adjustments before the final veneers are fitted.
Depending on the veneers you choose, the process can often be completed in two visits over a few weeks, from consultation to application.
Immediate custom veneers can be applied in only one visit. See more.
Step 1: Comprehensive Assessment
At your first appointment, it is essential that your dentist looks at the general health of your teeth and gums and your bite and understands your goals for your ideal smile.
We will decipher if you have any fundamental issues that need addressing before cosmetic veneer work can begin.
On top of this, we will discuss the type of veneers that may be suitable and how many veneers are necessary to achieve your desired, happy smile.
In some patients, it may be possible to get some veneers placed at an initial phase and then have the possibility of adding additional veneers in the future.
But first, we will carry out a full comprehensive evaluation that involves a periodontal (gum) assessment. We will also take x-ray photographs and a soft tissue evaluation. As well as a “face bow record” to mount study models to carry out an occlusion (bite) assessment.
Finally, we will carry out a complete cosmetic Smile Analysis. Various other diagnostic records may be required depending on each case.
Our digital smile design software will show you a preview of your smile makeover so you can see what the finished result will look like.
Step 1: Comprehensive Assessment
At your first appointment, it is essential that your dentist looks at the general health of your teeth and gums and your bite and understands your goals for your ideal smile.
We will decipher if you have any fundamental issues that need addressing before cosmetic veneer work can begin.
On top of this, we will discuss the type of veneers that may be suitable and how many veneers are necessary to achieve your desired, happy smile.
In some patients, it may be possible to get some veneers placed at an initial phase and then have the possibility of adding additional veneers in the future.
But first, we will carry out a full comprehensive evaluation that involves a periodontal (gum) assessment. We will also take x-ray photographs and a soft tissue evaluation. As well as a “face bow record” to mount study models to carry out an occlusion (bite) assessment.
Finally, we will carry out a complete cosmetic Smile Analysis. Various other diagnostic records may be required depending on each case.
Our digital smile design software will show you a preview of your smile makeover so you can see what the finished result will look like.
Step 2: “The Trial Smile”
If necessary, the cosmetic dentist may decide to remove a thin layer of your tooth enamel before veneers are fitted.
Depending on the type of veneers, some teeth may not need any tooth preparation, such as Lumineers or Ultrathin veneers, which are bonded directly to the tooth with no drilling required.
Taking the impression: Your dentist will use putty to take an impression of your teeth and gums.
This will ensure that your veneers will fit perfectly.
The veneers are handcrafted using a vast range of colours, textures, translucencies and strengths in the laboratory by a professional ceramist.
We then construct temporary restorations and spend a great deal of time and effort to create nicely shaped teeth in the desired colour — this allows you to assess the changes we want to bring about in the final veneer restorations.
Refresh Your Smile With Additional Veneers
It may be the case that only one or two of your veneers needs replacing or you have decided to have additional veneers fitted.
In these instances, we will carefully colour match your new veneers to your existing teeth and veneers for a seamless, natural-looking smile.
Thanks to ongoing advances in cosmetic dentistry, contemporary porcelain veneers have a much more realistic and natural appearance as well as improved durability and longevity.
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Old veneers are typically much thicker than the veneers available today, so you will be delighted with your replacement veneers.
We can replace aged and worn veneers with the latest veneers available from top brands like Durathin.
Finally, an important part of the replacement is to understand the cause of the chip or fracture and prevent this from recurring.
The leading cause is often the way the teeth bite or what dentists may term occlusion.
With proper care and maintenance, porcelain veneers can last for 10 to 15 years.
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Step 3: Review & Shade Selection
On this visit, we need your views on the following:
- Colour / Shape / Comfort
- Accuracy of the bite / Speech
Choosing the colour and shape
You and your dentist will determine how many veneers you need to achieve your dream smile. The exact specifications of your veneers will be decided including shape and colour.
Our dentists can action any minor changes to the shape (e.g. length of teeth and the “pointedness” of your canine teeth).
Once our dentists and the patient are happy, an impression of the approved temporaries and further photographs are taken – this provides excellent information for our Master Ceramist Technician to create individual handmade porcelain restorations.
It will take about one to three weeks for the final porcelain restoration to be constructed by the ceramist. Porcelain restorations currently are individually handmade and consequently will always show subtle variations in shapes and sizes.
Step 3: Review & Shade Selection
On this visit, we need your views on the following:
- Colour / Shape / Comfort
- Accuracy of the bite / Speech
Choosing the colour and shape
You and your dentist will determine how many veneers you need to achieve your dream smile. The exact specifications of your veneers will be decided including shape and colour.
Our dentists can action any minor changes to the shape (e.g. length of teeth and the “pointedness” of your canine teeth).
Once our dentists and the patient are happy, an impression of the approved temporaries and further photographs are taken – this provides excellent information for our Master Ceramist Technician to create individual handmade porcelain restorations.
It will take about one to three weeks for the final porcelain restoration to be constructed by the ceramist. Porcelain restorations currently are individually handmade and consequently will always show subtle variations in shapes and sizes.
Step 4: The Fit Visit
The final check. Before veneers are bonded to the teeth, we will make a last check of fit, shape, colour, etc., and adjust accordingly.
The trial smile is carefully removed, and the new restorations will be tried for accuracy of fit and colour.
You can preview how the veneers look inside your mouth on this visit.
The veneer is bonded to the tooth, and the client is ready to enjoy their new smile.
Step 5: The Final Review Visit
Usually is 1-7 days after the fitting appointment.
We want to carefully check your bite and appearance and ensure you are comfortable and happy with your new smile.
Final photographs of your new smile are taken at this visit.
We may advise the patient to wear a bite guard to protect their teeth for the long term at night time.
The bite guard is often made from soft or hard plastic material, and we will guide you towards what is most comfortable for you.
Step 5: The Final Review Visit
Usually is 1-7 days after the fitting appointment.
We want to carefully check your bite and appearance and ensure you are comfortable and happy with your new smile.
Final photographs of your new smile are taken at this visit.
We may advise the patient to wear a bite guard to protect their teeth for the long term at night time.
The bite guard is often made from soft or hard plastic material, and we will guide you towards what is most comfortable for you.
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What our Patients Need to Know
Learn more about what we offer here at the Perfect Smile Studios.
Many reasons patients in London and beyond choose us is because of our attention to detail, the care we provide, how we prepare and the results we achieve.
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- We can help establish monthly payment plans.
- We provide 0% finance for up to 24-month term plans. Many patients find our payment plan option very useful.
- Terms over 24 months will be low-interest bearing.
- If you want to consider this option, we will need to carry out a few credit checks.
- We can discuss payment plans at both the Hertfordshire & the London clinic
Pain-free Treatments
Veneers are usually not painful whilst you are having the treatment.
However, some have reported slight sensitivity during the settling down after the final fitting – this is quite normal and nothing to worry over. It usually only lasts for a few days and very soon after subsidies. More.
The sensitivity is due to the bonding process where an inorganic substance (the veneer) bonded to an organic component (your tooth).
In complex cases, involving a large amount of treatment, you may experience a little uncomfortableness while your teeth settle down.
Treatment Plan
- At your first appointment, your dentist will look at the general health of your teeth and gums, your bite and understand your goals for your smile; and then see if any fundamental issues need addressing before cosmetic veneer work can begin.
- We will also discuss the type of veneers that may be suitable and how many veneers you’ll likely need to achieve your desired smile. In some patients, it may be possible to get some veneers placed at an initial phase and then have the possibility of additional shells in the future.
Minimal or No Preparation
- We will always plan your new smile before any treatment begins. We aim to provide you with the most conservative and preservative dentistry.
- To prevent excessive tooth preparation, we design your new smile in a way that minimises tooth preparation. We also provide options to have orthodontic or teeth straightening treatment carried out before any cosmetic veneer work starts.
- Your teeth are already well aligned, so very minimal or hardly any tooth preparation becomes necessary.
- If you are concerned, we advise that you speak to us in your complimentary consultation. We will be able to provide you with suitable solutions. More.
Veneer Costs
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£600 to £750 per tooth |
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£600 to £750 per tooth |
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£850 to £950 per tooth |
Benefits include:
Non-invasive treatment: requires little tooth preparation beforehand, so teeth are not weakened.
Drill-free: Drills are only used sparingly to help with bonding.
Customised, patient-specific smile: Veneers can be used along with other subtle changes in your smile or a complete set of veneers and create a more extreme smile makeover. All treatments will leave you with a beautiful straight smile.
Impressive cosmetic results: We use porcelain material to create beautiful aesthetic results. Ultrathin veneers are a unique and popular cosmetic dentistry solution.
Does not increase teeth sensitivity: Since hardly any enamel is removed, you are less likely to experience sensitivity in your teeth post-treatment.
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Veneer Guide
We often recommend veneers for our patients looking to achieve new, breathtaking and durable smiles.
Veneers have many more amazing advantages to both dental hygiene and general health – this is because their purpose is to create a stable and healthy oral foundation and improve patients’ smiles.
Improve your Oral Condition Forever
We use a variety of types of veneers, from porcelain to composite.
Veneer treatments are ideal for helping conditions such as gum disease, tooth sensitivity, or jaw pain caused by bite problems.
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One of the reasons why they are a popular choice for many is that they correct a wide range of orthodontic and oral health problems, including:
- Gappy smiles/diastema
- Teeth affected by bruxism
- Several degrees of fluorosis and discolouration
- Crooked teeth crammed together by overcrowding
- Stained or yellow teeth
- Conceal imperfections like chips and breaks
Not only can veneers improve your appearance but they have the potential to better your oral health and hygiene in the following ways.