Veneers are thin covers for teeth
- similar to a 'false finger-nail'
Veneers improve the appearance of teeth
- by changing their shape, size, position and colour
A veneer can repair the structure of a single damaged tooth
- to help restore function, strength and appearance
Teeth sometimes need to be trimmed down
before veneers can be fitted
Direct veneers are put onto the tooth by the dentist
- using a soft material that then sets hard
(this is sometimes called 'bonding')
Indirect veneers (sometimes called laminates)
are made outside of the mouth
(either by machine or in a laboratory by a dental technologist)
the dentist then glues the veneer onto the tooth
David can help you decide if veneers are right for you
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