Veneers
Transform your smile and say hello to a brand new you with porcelain veneers in Geelong!
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Also known as dental veneers, porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells made from tooth-coloured materials. They’re bonded to the front of your teeth, improving their colour, size, and shape. Besides improving the appearance of your smile, veneers also protect the front surface of your teeth.
Our clinic offers dental veneers as a cost-effective option to correct problems in the shade, shape, and structure of your teeth. With our help, you’ll be able to address gaps between your teeth, crooked teeth.
Problems That Veneers Can Fix
We recommend getting veneers to fix the following problems:
- Tooth discolouration from root canal therapy, stains from medication, and large resin fillings.
- Worn down teeth, which look smaller because of abrasion, erosion, and attrition.
- Broken or chipped teeth from injuries and falls.
- Teeth with large gaps between them.
- Uneven, misaligned, and irregularly shaped teeth, like teeth with craters.
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We Can Customise Porcelain Veneers To Meet Your Unique Needs
At our cosmetic dental clinic in Geelong, we prepare custom porcelain veneers that aren’t just straighter and a few shades whiter. Our expert cosmetic dentists will work with you to design veneers that:
- Match the shape of your natural shape
- Address issues related to the shape of your teeth
- Align with your aesthetic preferences
Different Types of Veneers
Porcelain Veneers
These are the most common type and can last up to two decades with the right maintenance. It’s the most durable type of veneer and is less likely to chip. It comes in different forms like stacked ceramic, pressed ceramic, and lithium disillate.
Composite Veneers
Instead of porcelain, tooth coloured composite is layered over your tooth to improve its appearance or protect the surface from damage. After preparing the surface of your tooth, they’re bonded using composite to fix chips or cracks.
The Porcelain Veneers Procedure
Here’s what you can expect when you visit our clinic for dental veneers in Geelong:
Initial Consultation
If you’re dealing with any of the problems we’ve mentioned above, the first step is to schedule a complimentary consultation with an expert cosmetic dentist. During the initial consultation, our Geelong cosmetic dentist will look at your teeth, assess your dental history, and guide you on possible options with a treatment plan. They’ll also take photos, x-rays, and an impression of your teeth to create customised veneers.
Model of Planned Veneers
At your next visit, your Geelong cosmetic dentist will prepare a model of your porcelain veneers. To give you a better idea of what the veneers will look like on your face, we can map a smile design onto your face digitally. This step creates a simulation of the smile plan we’re trying to create. If you like the model and approve of it, they’ll move on to the next step.
Fabricating Porcelain Veneers
To create your porcelain veneers, our cosmetic dentists work with a ceramist and use the latest technology. This helps achieve the best smile design tailored to your needs. Your teeth impressions will be sent to our laboratory, where our expert technicians will fabricate your veneers with multiple layers of porcelain. Until your veneers come back from the lab, you’ll be asked to wear temporary veneers to avoid sensitivity.
Bonding Porcelain Veneers
When your dental veneers are ready, our Geelong cosmetic dentist will start the process of bonding them to your teeth. They’ll prepare the surfaces of your teeth by coating each tooth with a bonding agent. Then, they apply dental cement to the back of your veneers before attaching them to every tooth. Your dentist will cure each veneer to harden the cement under it, fixing your porcelain veneers to the teeth.
Why Choose Our Clinic For Veneers in Geelong
Experienced Professionals
Our restorative and cosmetic dentists have plenty of experience in providing quality care for patients in the Geelong area.
Family-Friendly Dentistry
We offer family-friendly dentistry, as our clinic emphasises putting clients at ease and giving them a comfortable environment.
Customised Smile Design
Our dental professionals design bespoke porcelain veneers that align with your facial features and improve your smile.
Patient-Centered Care
Our skilled dentists will work closely with you to determine your dental care goals. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to discuss your options and see a 3D model of the results before starting treatment.
Complimentary Consultations
Our cosmetic dentistry clinic in Geelong offers complimentary consultations to help patients understand their treatment options.
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FAQs
Will I still get cavities under my veneers?
A major advantage of getting porcelain veneers is that hey don’t get cavities like your regular teeth. Even though your cosmetic dentist will modify your tooth structure to bond porcelain veneers on top, you won’t develop cavities as long as you keep up consistent hygiene. This includes brushing and flossing twice a day, as well as visiting your dentist.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Depending on how you take care of them, porcelain veneers can last between 7 to 20 years. With better dental care and oral hygiene, your veneers are more likely to last 20 years. It’s still recommended to see your dentist twice each year since the structure of your natural teeth and gums can change over time.
What if I only want veneers for my top teeth?
It’s quite common for people to only get veneers for their top teeth. To make sure they match the bottom teeth, they receive whitening treatment to match the shades as closely as possible.
Do veneers stain from wine or coffee?
No, your veneers don’t stain from coffee and wine like natural teeth. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should ignore your dental hygiene. It’s important that you continue brushing and flossing to maintain proper oral health and prevent gum diseases.
Will people be able to tell that I’ve gotten veneers?
Our dental technicians fabricate your porcelain veneers to closely match the shade of your other teeth. We record the shade of your surrounding teeth to ensure that your veneers give a natural look that complements your other teeth.