First impressions really count and nothing helps you make a better one than a beautiful smile. For many people, uneven or badly stain-damaged teeth can cause a loss of confidence that makes them nervous or ashamed of smiling. But there is something that can be done to give you the beautiful, 100 per cent confident smile you have always wanted.
We’ve all seen the makeover shows where people’s teeth are completely transformed, helping them to look younger and more attractive, and the secret weapon behind these transformations is dental veneers. Veneers are wafer thin, shaped-porcelain pieces that are specially designed to fit over the top of damaged teeth. They can be used to cover damaged caused by discolouration, uneven or crooked teeth, or teeth suffering from enamel erosion.
Veneers can be fitted in only a single appointment to the dentist, being manufactured with the aid of 3D imaging and computer-guided technology. They are cemented in place using tooth-coloured composite dental bonding and are so thin they don’t require any prior enamel removal. Because veneers are made from wafer thin porcelain they can closely resemble the appearance of real enamel, making them look extremely realistic.
The cost of veneers from a Chepstow dentist will vary according to the nature and extent of treatment needed but the spectacular results they can achieve make them worth every penny. Anxiety about your teeth can be very hard to live with but with dental veneers it can become a thing if the past.
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry