Porcelain Veneers in Solihull

The most prominent benefit of porcelain veneers is the complete smile transformation they can achieve. Not only can patients achieve a whole new smile appearance with porcelain veneers in Solihull, but this process can be completed in as little as two weeks. Additionally, as the porcelain shells that are adhered to the teeth are custom made for you, this treatment is highly customisable.

There are some cons to porcelain veneers. The removal of your enamel which is often needed to fit the porcelain veneers in Solihull cannot be reversed, therefore meaning you are likely to need your porcelain veneers replaced after 10-15 years, rather than just removed. Additionally, porcelain veneers are a more high-cost treatment, so this is also something to consider.

All of the pros and cons will be discussed in detail during your consultation for porcelain veneers in Solihull, to make sure this is the right treatment option for you.

There are many alternatives to porcelain veneers if you or one of our dentists feel as though the treatment is not best suited to you. Alternatives may include composite bonding, composite veneers or a combination of different treatments, such as teeth whitening, Invisalign and composite bonding.

Composite veneers can achieve an almost identical outcome without any invasive enamel removal, however is known to be a higher risk treatment for chipping and staining on the bonding. Composite bonding is known as the best non-prep alternative to porcelain veneers, with the main con being that it lasts 5-7 years as opposed to 10-20.

One of the biggest differences between composite and porcelain veneers is the difference in strength, as porcelain veneers are known to be more durable than composite veneers. Porcelain veneers very rarely stain or chip, whereas with composite veneers, there is a higher chance that they can be damaged in some way. You can easily have this repaired, however some people prefer the longer lifespan that porcelain veneers offer.

Finally, it is important to know that the porcelain veneer treatment is irreversible, and composite veneers are reversible, due to the porcelain fitting requiring the removal of enamel. All of the pros and cons of each treatment option will be discussed during a consultation for porcelain veneers in Solihull.

Although porcelain veneers are known to be the most durable veneer and long-term treatment, they also require sufficient upkeep in order for them to last as long as possible.

This would include the standard oral health advice which is brushing twice a day, using a fluoride mouthwash and seeing your dentist in Solihull every 6 months to make sure everything looks as it should. Having porcelain veneers in Solihull provides you with the closest match to natural enamel, which is a significant benefit as it simplifies the care process.