Based in Central London’s world renowned Harley Street district
Based in Central London’s world renowned Harley Street district
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells of dental ceramic bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They offer a comprehensive solution for transforming smiles affected by discolouration, chips, gaps, wear, or minor misalignment. Unlike composite alternatives, porcelain provides superior aesthetics, durability, and stain resistance, making it the preferred choice for patients seeking long-lasting results.
The unique properties of dental porcelain allow it to mimic the translucency and light-reflecting qualities of natural tooth enamel. This creates results that blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth, avoiding the opaque or artificial appearance that can occur with other materials. Porcelain is also highly resistant to staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and other common culprits.
We use E-Max lithium disilicate ceramic for our porcelain veneers, recognised as one of the most advanced materials in modern dentistry. E-Max combines exceptional strength with remarkable thinness, meaning we can achieve stunning results while preserving more of your natural tooth structure. You can learn more about this premium material on our dedicated E-Max veneers page.
Treatment typically involves two to three appointments. After an initial consultation to design your new smile, we prepare your teeth by removing a thin layer of enamel and take precise impressions. Your custom veneers are crafted in a specialist dental laboratory, and at your final appointment, we bond them permanently in place.
With proper care, porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years or longer. We offer flexible payment plans to help spread the cost of your treatment.
We use E-Max lithium disilicate, one of the strongest and most aesthetic porcelain materials available. Its natural translucency mimics real enamel, while its strength allows for thinner veneers that preserve more of your natural tooth structure.
Each veneer is custom-crafted in a specialist dental laboratory to match your desired shade, shape, and size. We take meticulous care during preparation and bonding to ensure a perfect fit that looks completely natural and feels comfortable.
Porcelain veneers are a long-term investment in your smile. With proper care, they typically last 10 to 15 years or more, maintaining their colour and resisting stains far better than composite alternatives.
Porcelain veneers are crafted in a dental laboratory from ceramic material and bonded over two to three appointments. They offer superior aesthetics, better stain resistance, and last 10 to 15 years. Composite veneers use resin applied directly to your teeth in a single visit. They’re more affordable and reversible but typically last only five to seven years and are more prone to staining.
We typically remove 0.3 to 0.5mm of enamel from the front surface of your teeth to create space for the veneers. With E-Max ceramic, we can often remove less than with traditional porcelain because the material is stronger and can be made thinner. This preparation is permanent, so veneers are not a reversible treatment.
With proper care, porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years, with many lasting even longer. Longevity depends on your oral hygiene, whether you grind your teeth, and avoiding habits like biting hard objects. When veneers eventually need replacing, the process is straightforward as your teeth are already prepared.
Porcelain veneers can create the appearance of straighter teeth by changing their shape and alignment. However, they’re best suited for minor misalignment. For significantly crooked teeth, orthodontic treatment like Invisalign may be recommended first to move teeth into better positions before considering veneers for final cosmetic refinement.
Yes, high-quality porcelain veneers look extremely natural. The ceramic material mimics how natural enamel reflects and transmits light, creating a lifelike appearance. We carefully select shades that complement your skin tone and match or enhance your existing teeth. The goal is always a beautiful smile that looks like your own, not obviously artificial.
