Cosmetic Dentistry

Composite Veneers

Composite veneers also known as Composite bonding, are applied directly onto a patient’s tooth in one visit without shaving down any tooth tissue, as opposed to being made in a laboratory like porcelain veneers. A Composite veneer is effective in changing the colour, shape, and size of a tooth very quickly. You can see examples of our Composite Veneers Before & After photos in our cases gallery.

When are dental veneers used?

Composite veneers are suitable for a variety of situations, such as:

Damaged teeth – Often, composite bonding is the cheapest, quickest and least biologically expensive way to repair a damaged tooth.

Stained/Crooked teeth – If teeth whitening has been unsuccessful Composite bonding can be used to cover undesirable stains, white patches and tooth discolourations.

Misaligned teeth – Composites can also be used to reduce or fully correct the misalignment of crooked teeth.

Closing gaps – Composite veneers can be the ideal choice of treatment in such situations. A tooth gap closure with composites requires no tooth removal.

What are the alternative treatments available?

Different types of porcelain veneers are also available at Pearl dental clinic. We also provide composite bonding for patients looking for more minor smile changes.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Composite & Porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers last on average 7 – 10 years, and do not stain. Composites last on average around 3-5 years and may stain. Although if they do stain, the stains can be easily removed by a dentist.
If composite veneers fracture, they are repairable quickly in the mouth in one visit, reasonably cheaply and quickly. This is one of the biggest advantages of Composites over porcelain veneers. Fractured porcelain veneers will need to remade in the lab and will require 2 visits over 2 weeks, which is also more costly.
Usually with Composite veneers there is no need for shaving down teeth. Porcelain veneers usually require tooth shaving which may make teeth sensitive afterwards.
Only one visit is required to complete Composite bonding treatment. Porcelain veneers usually require a number of visits.
To achieve excellent results, Composites are technically and artistically demanding. Patients should always ensure that the provider has enough experience in doing this treatment by looking at their Composite Veneers Before & After Photos.
Composite veneers cost £245-£295 per tooth and porcelain/ceramic veneers cost £695 per tooth. All cosmetic treatment cost can be spread interest free with our 0% finance plans over 6-24 months with or without paying a deposit.

What Is The Procedure For Getting Composite Veneers?

After having your consultation to assess the suitability of your teeth for composite veneers, a trial smile is done by us scanning your teeth using our 3D iTero Digital Scanner.

A wax-up is a process of making the changes to your teeth on a cast model. Based on the shape and design that you wish to have for your veneers and teeth, the dental technician, using wax, makes veneers on the cast models of your teeth. We will then copy the lab designed wax-ups onto your teeth using temporary veneers. This is a trial smile of the veneers to allow you to see a preview of your veneers before having them done. You can also take selfies of your trial smile teeth whilst you are in the dental chair.

In the meantime, you proceed with the whitening of your teeth if you have decided to whiten your teeth before the veneers are done. When you are happy with your teeth whitening result, the composite veneers are directly added to your teeth, shaped, contoured and polished in a single visit.

To make your composite veneers last even longer, we use AquaCare air abrasion technology to gently blast micron thick particles of Aluminium Oxide against your teeth. This create an additional very strong mechanical bond between your teeth and composite veneers which makes your veneer debonding much less likely. This treatment is completely painless and no local anaesthetic shots are required.

Book your Veneer consultation appointment

Transform your smile with composite veneers without any tooth drilling

Composite veneers cost £245-£295 each

6-24 months 0% finance plans with zero deposit are available

At Pearl dental clinic, we have been transforming smiles since 2007 and have successfully placed 1000’s of dental veneers. You can spread the cost of your cosmetic dentistry treatment interest free over 6 to 24 months with our 0% dental finance plans.

Pearl Dental Clinic is open 7 days a week from 9am to 10pm so that you do not have to take time off work for your treatment. You can book a Veneers Consultation by calling us on 0208 547 9997 or emailing us or book an appointment online.