Composite veneers last an average of 5 – 7 years. The lifespan of your veneer will depend on your lifestyle choices and your oral hygiene routine.

You will need to meet the following criteria prior to having composite veneers:

Healthy teeth and gums.
X-ray to check the supporting structures in your mouth are healthy.
No missing teeth or restorations (crowns and veneers) or failing fillings.
No substantial gaps between your teeth.
No considerable structural damage to individual teeth (must have no more than a quarter of a tooth missing).
Relatively well-aligned teeth.

Yes. We can perform a full smile makeover with composite veneers, improving the shape, contour and shade of multiple individual teeth. We will use digital planning technology to ascertain how to shape and contour each individual tooth to achieve a uniform and symmetrical result.

If you are having a single tooth treated, we recommend matching this to your natural tooth shade unless you wish to have teeth whitening treatment at a later date. In this case, you will need to have your teeth whitened prior to getting a veneer. This is because composite resin does not respond to the effects of whitening gel.

If you are having all your front top and bottom teeth treated, we will show you a variety of different tooth shades so you can select which you feel would best suit your smile. Some patients may prefer the ‘Hollywood’ look of a white and bright smile, whilst others might wish to opt for a more natural tooth shade. We will listen closely to your expectations of treatment and deliver the fantastic result you expect.

Porcelain is superior to resin in its capacity to imitate tooth enamel and is the more durable material of the two. We tend to recommend composite veneers as an introductory treatment to patients who haven’t had veneers before, as more natural tooth structure needs to be removed. They are also more appropriate if a tooth is moderately affected by cosmetic damage, as opposed to mildly affected.

Porcelain veneers also do not stain like composite veneers, and on average, a well-made and looked-after porcelain veneer can last 12-15 years.

The composite veneer process is quick and simple. Your dentist will clean your teeth and apply a gel to roughen its surface, which allows for a strong bond. The resin material is then painted onto the tooth or teeth in liquid form or as putty and then carefully sculpted in place. Meanwhile, a curing light is used to harden the resin. Once a natural-looking shape and dimensions have been achieved, a special light is used to give that beautiful and unmistakable shine to the tooth.

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Regular professional cleaning treatment by a hygienist will help to ensure your composite veneers remain natural. A diet low in teeth-staining food and drinks will also help prevent your veneer from becoming discoloured.

Yes, we offer interest-free and interest-bearing finance so that high-quality dental care is accessible to all our patients.

We understand that coming in to seek implant-based treatments is a huge life event. Our clinicians are compassionate people who encounter many patients who feel self-conscious about the condition of their mouths. We understand how debilitating lost teeth can be, particularly on your confidence levels and your everyday happiness. We are very happy to book you in for a practice tour or an appointment with our treatment coordinator in a non-clinical setting before your consultation.

Multiple members of the Westmount Dental clinical team will be involved in the planning and treating your dental care. This includes dentists, dental nurses, dental technicians and sedation dentists, who work seamlessly together to deliver predictable results.

We do. Sedation is invaluable for helping extremely anxious patients relax during their treatment.

As a specialist-led practice, we’re fortunate to have the talents of some extremely gifted and experienced dentists. With the latest technologies at our disposal, the planning and execution of your treatment journey will be seamless and precise. You can expect to be looked after by caring professionals who have a genuine passion for what they do. All of our dentists are continuously engaging in advanced training to remain the best in their field.

We also offer composite bonding for patients in Durham, Stockton and Billingham.