Veneers are very thin pieces of porcelain or ceramic that can be bonded onto your teeth to change the shape, position, length and colour of them and as a result, transform your smile.

The porcelain veneer has been around for decades, and have been made popular by many of the stars of the movies, tv and record industry who have used them to change their smile to a more perfect and ideal looking one.

Veneers can be built by hand (feldspathic) or pressed in a special process similar to the lost wax technique to make gold and silver jewellery. Today they can also be milled in special machines, guided by computer and digital technology. The end result is a custom made piece of ceramic that is specific for your tooth and once bonded or glued on, is indistinguishable from your natural teeth (if they have been designed and made properly.)

At the Glasgow Smile Clinic we have over 50 years combined experience in this area of dentistry and have trained all over the world to make sure that we are at the cutting edge of veneer technology and design. We are official Digital Smile Design team members and we utilise the best materials and techniques to make sure we deliver stunning, natural looking and healthy smiles again and again.

If you are thinking of getting veneers, we will arrange a free no obligation consultation with you at a time that suits you. At this appointment one of our dentists can have a look at your smile and discuss how we can help you improve things and give you your dream smile.

Should you wish to take things further, then another information gathering appointment will be made, where a comprehensive dental examination and X-rays will be carried out. At this appointment we also do some Digital Smile Design where we take video and photos of your smile to enable us to design digitally your perfect smile. Your input is valued and we will make sure that they look as perfect as you want them to.

From this we can make a detailed treatment plan and even show you live in your mouth your ideal smile in a process called the DSD mock up – an amazing and exciting appointment to show you what the final result could lookalike even before we have started any dentistry!

After this, a visit is arranged to prepare your teeth under local anaesthetic and take a digital scan or mould which is sent to our technicians to enable them to craft your veneers. While they are being made, you will be given a temporary replica of them to wear and protect the teeth underneath. Finally, once they have been made, we can bond them on, making sure they are exactly as you helped us design them in the digital smile design process. We also will review you after they are fitted to make sure you are thrilled with your new smile and that they are in harmony with the rest of your face and personality.

The main treatment visit to get your veneers done is under local anaesthetic, so you should feel no pain during the preparation of the teeth. You have to open wide for a short while so your jaws may become tired but we can rest and carry on should you need a break. After the preparation appointment, it is normal to have a general light tenderness which can be easily controlled with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Most people can go straight back to work the next day.

Most adults can get veneers without any issues. However we have to be careful in their planning and design if you are someone who grinds their teeth at night whilst sleeping, and as a result some people who do this heavily may not be suitable.

Veneers also need to be bonded to enamel rather than the tooth structure underneath or filling material. Because of this, if you have lost a lot of enamel or you have other fillings already in your front teeth, then treatments other than veneers may be recommended that look just as good and are better for success in the long term.

At the Glasgow Smile Clinic we have veneer patients from all walks of life, from young adults all the way to those enjoying their retirement! All of them have one thing on common – they value the importance of a natural looking and beautiful smile in their social and business lives.

If you are unsure whether veneers are suitable for you, we offer a free non obligation consultation with one of our dentists to get more information and check whether they are the best treatment for you in the long term. At this appointment we offer impartial, friendly advice and you will hopefully leave with an understanding of the incredibly positive outcomes that veneers can achieve and how they can really change your life.

Natural teeth get worn from use, are susceptible to decay and gum disease and discolour over time. Nothing lasts forever. Porcelain veneers are one of the worlds most used ad effective treatments and studies show that if done correctly and taken care off thoroughly can last many, many years. In general when they do need replaced, it is usually the tooth underneath that is breaking down rather than the veneer itself.

Glasgow Smile Clinic veneers come with a standard 5 year warranty and our dental plan offers further protection should you wish to join at no extra charge other than your regular dental plan fees which covers your check ups and hygiene visits yearly. please ask one of our staff members for more details.

We would be delighted to see you and give you some advice about how we can help you to a healthy, stunning and natural looking smile.You can arrange a free veneers consultation online here.

We also take bookings over the phone by calling 0141-204-4080. If you wish to contact us by email you can send your details to info@glasgowsmileclinic.com or fill in the contact form which can be found below.