Transform your smile with porcelain or composite veneers, a simple and effective way to correct imperfections like chips, discolouration, and minor misalignments.

Types of Dental Veneers

At Martin Street Dentists, we offer both composite and porcelain veneers, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your goals:

Composite veneers (direct veneers)

Composite veneers are a more affordable and quicker option. They are made of a composite resin applied directly to your tooth. This type of veneer is great for minor cosmetic adjustments, such as fixing small chips or cracks, and can also cover slight gaps between teeth. The procedure usually requires minimal enamel removal and can be completed in just one visit.

Porcelain veneers (indirect veneers)

Porcelain veneers, on the other hand, offer a longer-lasting solution with a more natural appearance. These veneers are crafted from durable porcelain that mimics the translucent quality of natural enamel. They’re ideal for larger cosmetic concerns, such as significant misalignments or more extensive damage. Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a dental lab and typically require two appointments for placement.

Why choose veneers?

For minor cosmetic concerns, veneers offer a less invasive and more affordable option than treatments such as crowns or orthodontics, with faster results. The procedure does involve removing a small amount of natural tooth enamel, so it requires the skill of an experienced clinician.

At Martin Street Dentists, our dentists have advanced training in porcelain veneer treatments and will guide you through every step to ensure a safe and precise result.

Veneers can be a good option for people with:

• Tooth discolouration, which can't be treated by traditional tooth-whitening options
• Worn-down teeth
• Teeth with minor damages, such as chips and cracks
• Misaligned teeth
• Uneven teeth
• Minor gaps between teeth

During your consultation, your dentist will discuss the pros and cons of composite and porcelain veneers, and explain if they're a viable option for you.

Who should avoid veneers?

While the majority of people with minor tooth damage, discolouration, and misalignment issues can benefit from getting veneers, there are cases when veneers might not be suitable for you:

• Limited tooth substrate or enamel for bonding
• Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching), which can cause veneers to chip or break
• Large restorations that might require a crown instead
• Poor oral hygiene or untreated gum disease

During your first consultation, your dentist will discuss all the options. It's important to have excellent periodontal and general oral health for veneers to be effective and last long.

Whether you opt for composite veneers or porcelain veneers, we will guide you through the entire process. Get in touch with our friendly team to schedule an appointment.

Our procedure

The veneer process is similar to having a crown fitted. Your teeth are first prepared and 3D scanned, eliminating the need for traditional impressions. The digital scan is sent directly to our trusted local dental laboratory, where your custom veneers are created. You’ll leave your first appointment with temporary veneers, and once your final veneers are ready, they are securely bonded using high-strength dental cement.

Veneers are highly durable, particularly when used with a custom night guard. With proper care, they typically last around 9 to 10 years, and many of our patients enjoy their results for much longer.