Veneers are thin custom restorations bonded to the front of selected teeth. They are one of several ways of addressing concerns about tooth colour, shape, edges or spacing, and they are not the right answer for everyone.
There are two main types. Porcelain veneers are made outside the mouth and bonded at a later appointment. Composite veneers are built up in resin, usually in a single visit. They differ in preparation, treatment stages, cost and maintenance.
Your dentist will assess your teeth, gums and bite individually and discuss the proposed number of veneers, rather than assuming a fixed package is right for everyone. The plan should account for your existing teeth as well as the appearance you prefer.
At Parramatta Dentistry | Cosmetique Dental, new and existing patients can request a free veneer consultation at our Hunter Street practice.
Porcelain veneers are ceramic restorations made to a plan and bonded to the prepared tooth. They generally involve more than one appointment and, depending on the case, some enamel removal.
Composite veneers are shaped directly onto the tooth in resin. They usually require less preparation and can often be repaired or adjusted, but the material behaves differently over time.
Neither option is universally better. The comparison that matters is the one made on your own teeth, after an assessment. Your dentist will explain which option, if any, is appropriate for you and why.
Your dentist will outline the sequence for your particular case. Appointment numbers and timing depend on the material chosen, the preparation required and any other care needed first.
Discuss what you would like to understand, your dental health and whether veneers or another option may suit you. The consultation may include scans, photographs and X-rays where clinically necessary. There is no obligation to proceed with treatment.
Compare porcelain and composite for your teeth, along with alternatives such as whitening, bonding or orthodontic treatment. Your dentist will explain the trade-offs in preparation, timing and maintenance.
Review the shape, shade and number of teeth involved. Any preview helps explain the plan and cannot guarantee the final result.
Your dentist will explain any enamel removal and whether temporary veneers are required. Preparation that removes enamel is irreversible.
Composite veneers are shaped and finished directly. Porcelain veneers are checked for fit, appearance and bite before bonding. Your dentist then explains the initial aftercare.
Follow the cleaning advice and attend the reviews recommended for you. Veneers may need repairs or replacement over time.
Fees depend on the material, the number of veneers, the preparation involved and any supporting dental treatment needed first. Composite and porcelain are costed differently, and the lower initial fee is not always the lower cost over time.
Your dentist will provide a personalised plan and explain the proposed charges, along with maintenance considerations. Cosmetic treatment generally attracts limited or no health fund rebate, and this will be explained before you decide.
Humm payment plans are available through an external provider, subject to eligibility, approval, fees and terms.
Call (02) 8090 1109 to arrange your consultation. Whitening does not change veneer materials, so discuss any plans to whiten natural teeth before a shade is selected.
Your dentist will explain how to clean around the veneers and what to expect as you adjust to them. Regular dental reviews allow the veneers, gums and supporting teeth to be checked.
Contact us if a veneer feels loose, chips or causes an ongoing change in your bite. Advice about protecting teeth from clenching or grinding will depend on your assessment.
Where preparation removes enamel, the change is irreversible, and the tooth will generally need a restoration of some kind from that point onwards. Your dentist will explain the extent of preparation before you decide.
Risks include tooth sensitivity, fracture, veneers coming loose, staining at the margins, gum recession and changes in how the veneers meet the opposing teeth. Natural teeth can still develop decay.
Veneers are not a lifetime guarantee and may eventually need repair or replacement. A planned shade or preview cannot guarantee the final appearance. Your dentist will discuss these risks and the alternatives with you before treatment begins.
View selected dental treatment examples. Results vary between individuals and are not a prediction of your outcome. Your dentist will discuss suitability, risks and alternatives with you.
Request our price guide as a starting point, then speak with us about an itemised quote for your individual care. We will explain what is included and any additional treatment that may be needed.
Not sure which applies to you? Call (02) 8090 1109 or book an assessment at Suite 25, Level 3, 27 Hunter Street, Parramatta.
