Veneers or composite bonding? A guide for London patients (Part 1)
13 December 2024
4 min read
Veneers Or Composite Bonding: Your Full Guide
+ Part 3: Price & expectations
COSMETIC DENTAL TREATMENT OPTIONS
In London, we’re blessed with a huge variety of options to help us achieve a beautiful new smile.
If we’re able to make the investment, it’s never been easier to transform our teeth and enjoy new confidence.
The downside of these opportunities is it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and can be difficult to know where to start.
Two popular cosmetic treatments that are very much in vogue right now are porcelain veneers and composite bonding.
WHAT IS COMPOSITE BONDING?
During composite bonding treatment, your dentist will place composite resin – the same material used in white fillings – on the teeth to address imperfections.
It can be used to correct cracked or chipped teeth, alter the shape or size of the teeth and close gaps – often all in a single appointment.
Composite bonding treatment explained
+ Your dentist ensures the resin is a great match for the colour of your teeth.
+ They roughen the surface and apply conditioning liquid to help the resin bond to the tooth.
+ The resin is applied gradually in thin layers and shaped to match the tooth’s natural contours
+ A bright light is used to set the material in place
+ Your dentist polishes the surface achieving a smooth, natural look
WHAT ARE PORCELAIN VENEERS?
Veneers are super thin porcelain services, tailor made to fit over the front surfaces of the teeth.
They can be used to change the size, shape and colour of teeth.
Treatment typically requires two or three visits over a period of weeks.
Porcelain veneers treatment explained
+ After an initial consultation, your dentist creates custom veneers for your teeth
+ Some cases require the removal of a small amount of tooth enamel to create room for the veneers
+ When the veneers are ready they are carefully bonded to your teeth giving you a new smile
VENEERS OR BONDING: SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Choosing cosmetic dental treatment is a big decision, which is why seeking professional advice is the smart choice.
Our expert dentists at Wytes can assess your teeth, talk you through the options and provide recommendations based on your budget, your oral health, your aesthetic vision and your budget.
Next time, we will take a deep dive into the benefits and possible disadvantages of porcelain veneers vs composite bonding.
