Smile makeover
Veneers
A veneer is a thin, tooth-coloured shell bonded to the front of a tooth. Veneers cover chips, stains and small gaps, and can change the shape or length of your front teeth.
5.0 on Google from 93 reviewsYour veneers, step by step
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Step 1 of 6
Your smile today
The dentist looks at your front teeth and gums, and talks with you about what you would like to change.
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Step 2 of 6
Planning your smile
The shape, length and shade of the new veneers are planned with you, so you know what to expect.
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Preparing the teeth
For porcelain veneers, a very thin layer is polished from the front of each tooth so the veneer sits flush. Composite veneers often need little or none.
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Shade and making
A shade is chosen to suit your smile, and the veneers are made to fit your teeth.
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Bonded in place
Each veneer is bonded to its tooth and set hard with a blue light.
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Step 6 of 6
Your new smile
The dentist checks your bite and polishes the edges. Look after them like your own teeth.
Types of veneers
The dentist recommends what suits you after your check-up and, if needed, an X-ray.
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Porcelain veneers
Thin porcelain shells made to fit your teeth. They resist stains and keep their shine.
Thin porcelain shells, made to fit, then bonded to the front of the teeth.
Best for
- Stained or discoloured front teeth
- Changing the shape or length of teeth
- A long-lasting result
What it involves
Usually two visits: preparing the teeth and taking an impression, then bonding the veneers.
The parts
Porcelain veneers · Thin bonding layer · Your teeth
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Composite veneers
Tooth-coloured material built up in layers on the tooth, then shaped and polished.
Tooth-coloured composite, the same kind of material as a white filling, built up and shaped directly on the tooth.
Best for
- Small chips and gaps
- A quicker option, often in one visit
What it involves
Often one visit, with little or no shaping of the tooth. They may need polishing or touch-ups over the years.
The parts
Final layer, shaped and polished · First composite layer · Your teeth
Who veneers can help
- Chipped or worn front teeth.
- Stains that whitening cannot lift.
- Small gaps between the front teeth.
- Teeth that are slightly uneven, small or misshapen.
Decay and gum problems are treated first. Very crooked teeth may be better straightened with braces.
Looking after your veneers
- Brush twice a day and clean between your teeth.
- Avoid biting hard things with your front teeth, such as ice, pens or hard sweets.
- If you grind your teeth, ask about a night guard.
- Keep your regular check-ups.
Dr. Tabassum Ajmal
Dentist and prosthodontist
Your treatment is planned and carried out by Dr. Tabassum, who leads the clinic on Nasir Bagh Road. She explains each step, and what it costs, before anything starts.
Questions about veneers
Can't find yours? Ask the booking assistant, or message the clinic on WhatsApp.
Do veneers damage my teeth?
Porcelain veneers need a very thin layer polished off the front of the tooth, and this cannot be put back. Composite veneers often need little or none. The dentist explains this before you decide.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel little or no discomfort. The teeth can be numbed if they need shaping.
How long do veneers last?
Porcelain veneers often last many years with good care. Composite veneers may need polishing or repair sooner.
Can veneers be whitened later?
No, veneers keep their shade. If you want whiter teeth, whitening is usually done first, and the veneer shade is chosen to match.
Talk to the clinic about veneers
Book a check-up. The dentist examines you and explains your options, how long each takes and what it costs, before anything starts.
1st Floor, Al-Sayed Tower, Nasir Bagh Road, near Amal Labs, Malakandher, Peshawar