Veneers

Veneers – What are they?

Dental veneers are thin pieces of dental porcelain or composite resin that’s adhered directly on the surface of teeth to ultimately improve the appearance of teeth. Veneers are typically used to replicate the natural look of teeth by covering the front of your teeth. They are fully customised to meet the needs and requirements of each patient.

Dental veneers are a quick, affordable and easy way to get a ‘perfect smile’. Veneers offer patients the option of concealing the imperfections of their teeth and drastically improving their smile in a matter of days.

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Why Choose Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are a quick, affordable and pain-free solution for patients who are looking to get a ‘perfect smile’. Veneers are used to improve the visual appearance of teeth. It can be used to mask problems such as developmental defects resulting in patchy teeth, oddly shaped teeth, or discoloured teeth, among others.

Nowadays, full sets of veneers are used to create a bright smile with straight and white teeth. 

Dental veneers make an excellent option for patients looking for a smile makeover or to fix some aesthetic issues with their smile. There are two common types of dental veneers available in Singapore; porcelain/ceramic and composite. Depending on your needs and requirements, your dentist will recommend the best veneer to meet your needs. Read below to learn about the differences between each type. 

Porcelain/Ceramic Dental Veneers

Porcelain/ceramic dental veneers are custom-made thin shells of porcelain permanently cemented to the outer-surface of the tooth. Each dental veneer is customised to match the size, shape and colour of your teeth.

 

Porcelain veneers are:

  • not reversible 
  • highly resistant to staining
  • more durable than composite veneers
  • not repairable when damaged and must be replaced
  • considered to be aesthetically superior when compared to composite veneers
  • able to last between 10 – 15 years with proper care & maintenance
  • more expensive than composite veneers and require a longer time to be fabricated before placement on teeth – full procedure typically requires at least 2 visits to the dentist; one to prepare the teeth, second one to fit and place the veneers

 

Composite Dental Veneers

Composite dental veneers are commonly made from dental plastics or composite resin that is affixed to the outer-surface of teeth. Unlike porcelain veneers, composite veneers are reversible and typically only take a single visit to get done. The composite resin is added to the outer-surface of your teeth, cured and then polished. Patients will then walk out the same day with a brand new smile.

Composite veneers are:

  • reversible as only minimal preparation work is done to natural teeth, unlike porcelain veneers
  • are prone to staining and discolouration like natural teeth
  • not as durable as porcelain veneers
  • repairable when damaged
  • able to last between 4 – 8 years with proper care & maintanance
  • cheaper than porcelain veneers