Composite Veneers Liverpool

Composite veneers are very versatile and have a number of use cases where they are an excellent solution for things such as damaged, crooked, or stained teeth, and even gapped teeth.

Composite veneers are bonded to your teeth. Your Liverpool dentist will ensure that the surface is clean to provide a secure bond, drying your tooth to remove any excess moisture and then apply a bonding agent.

One the tooth is ready, your dentist will then begin to layer composite material, skilfully crafting and sculpting your tooth shape, removing any excess before finally smooth and polishing the finished tooth.

Dental composites are made from a mixture of materials such as resin, filler agents and pigments. The materials used for composite veneers can be summarised as a combination of plastic and fine glass particles.

Similar to other types of composite materials found outside of dentistry, the reason for combining different materials is to always achieve the ideal properties within the material.

For instance, the materials used to make composite veneers offer enhanced strength and durability, while also giving your Liverpool dentist the ability to customise the colour of the veneers. 

Both composite and porcelain veneers can be used to address various aspects of your smile that you may be unhappy with. 

The choice of which material to opt for will primarily depend on your budget, with porcelain veneers being considerably more expensive than composite veneers.

Outside of cost, there are also differences in appearance, longevity, maintenance, reversibility and also how many appointments are required to consider.  

To summarise, composite veneers are ideal if you are in search of a way to address minor cosmetic imperfections in your teeth, with the results lasting for 5 years on average.

In contrast, porcelain veneers can last for 10-15 years with the proper care, though involve a slightly more invasive procedure. They are also more expensive. 

Before making your decision, we recommend coming to see us so that we can assess your teeth and any concerns to provide tailored advice. 

If you desire a natural result for your composite veneers, then this is absolutely something we can achieve in terms of the shape and colour of your veneers. 

However, since composite veneers offer a lot of artistic freedom, we can also opt for more of a Hollywood smile makeover if you would prefer. 

When you visit us for a consultation, we will discuss your ideal treatment outcome to ensure you’ll be happy with the finished result. 

Composite bonded veneers at our Liverpool dental clinic start at £330 per tooth. 

Alternatively, our SmileFast precision bonding starts at £2,750 for 6 teeth. This includes a digital smile design and provisional temporary veneers known as a trial smile.

We can also offer edge bonding if a full veneer isn’t necessary to address your concern, i.e. to repair a minor chip of the tooth. Our composite bonded resin starts at £120. 

Composite is used as a restorative material in dentistry because of its durability. 

On average, you can expect your composite veneers to last for around 5 years before they need replacing. However, with the proper care, a set of veneers made from composite can last 7-10 years. 

It’s important to learn about the types of activities that can prolong or reduce the lifespan of composite veneers. 

Aside from having excellent dental hygiene at home and visiting our Liverpool hygienist regularly, there are a number of other steps you can take. 

We recommend avoiding foods that are difficult to bite into or are sticky to avoid damaging your veneers. Similarly, you should avoid smoking, biting your nails or using your teeth as tools (i.e. to cut sellotape or open packages). 

If you grind your teeth at night (bruxism) you should wear a mouthguard to protect your composite veneers. 

If you wish to have veneers that aren’t made from composite, then it’s also possible to have porcelain veneers instead. Opting for porcelain can offer longer lasting results and can also provide a slightly more natural looking result owing to the light reflecting properties of porcelain. 

There are also many techniques that can be explored with veneers which don’t involve covering the entire tooth if you are only looking to fix a chipped tooth for instance. Outside of veneers, alternative treatments may include crowns, dental bonding, orthodontics or teeth whitening. 

Each of these treatments will offer different approaches to improving your smile.

During your consultation, we can suggest alternatives based on the specific issue you are looking to address such as improving the shape of your teeth, fixing the alignment or whitening your teeth. 

Where there are multiple treatment options to consider, we’ll explain the differences to guide you.