Composite Veneers

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

Damaged teeth – Often, composite bonding is the cheapest, quickest and easiest 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 discoulouration of the tooth.

Misaligned teeth – Composite 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 composite requires no tooth removal.

What are the alternatives to Composite veneers?

Different types of porcelain veneers are also available at Pearl dental clinic.

1. Porcelain veneers last on average 7 – 10 years, and do not stain. Composites last on average around 5 years and may stain. Although if they do stain, the stains can be easily removed by a dentist.
2. If they fracture, composite veneers are repairable directly in the mouth in one visit, reasonably cheaply and quickly. This is one of the biggest advantages of Composite veneers 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.
3. Usually with Composite veneers there is no need for tooth shaving. Porcelain veneers usually require tooth shaving which can make teeth sensitive afterwards.
4. Only one visit is required to complete Composite bonding treatment. Porcelain veneers usually require a number of visits.
5. 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 photos of their previous work.
6. Composite veneers cost between £195-£295 per tooth and porcelain veneers cost between £495-£695 per tooth.