Dental Veneers in Black Rock

Revive the appearance of your teeth with porcelain veneers.

When patients think of whitening their smile, they think of typical teeth whitening treatments like Zoom! Teeth Whitening. However, for those stains which teeth whitening cannot remove, porcelain veneers are the ideal option. Not only can this treatment conceal discolouration, but it can also hide minor chips, cracks and other imperfections.

You can enjoy smile symmetry and so much more with porcelain veneers. Veneers can often hide gummy smiles, mildly crooked teeth, uneven spacing, and unusually shaped teeth. Your cosmetic dentist in Moorabbin or Black Rock will tell you what to expect. 

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

They are thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth, typically in the smile zone. The smile zone is the six top and six bottom front teeth, also known as the 'social six'—the ones visible when you smile.

The composite material used to create the veneers is colour and shade matched to your natural teeth, so they blend in seamlessly.

Treatment Process for Dental Veneers in Melbourne

From start to finish, this treatment requires two appointments:

First, we take impressions of your teeth and prepare them for porcelain veneers. Preparation includes removing old filling material and shaving a bit of enamel so the veneers don't bulk and look unnatural. Then your dentist will attach temporaries to your teeth while the dental lab creates your veneers.

Your second appointment is when your dentist removes the temporary veneers and places the permanent ones.

Porcelain veneers are stain resistant but not stain-proof, so we advise you to maintain good oral hygiene habits to help maintain the appearance of your smile. It should also be noted that dental veneers, once fabricated, cannot be whitened. That is why one of our friendly dentists will ask if you are happy with the colour of your teeth before they proceed with treatment. 

If you are unsatisfied with the shade of your teeth, you may want to undergo Zoom! Teeth Whitening before placing the porcelain veneers. Unfortunately, doing this means your veneers will be matched to your whiter teeth, and when you get teeth whitening again, your veneer won't stand out by being a different shade.

How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?

How long the veneers last partly depends on how well you look after them. Generally speaking, veneers can last up to 10 years and sometimes longer, but we must stress that this does depend on how well you look after your oral health. You must visit the dentist for check-ups and keep up your oral health routine between dental visits. 

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If you want to know more about dental veneers in Melbourne or are ready to book an appointment, please get in touch with us today.