Dental veneers to protect and rebuild worn or damaged teeth
Veneers
Custom-made veneers that strengthen and restore front teeth when bonding alone isn't enough.
Dental veneers at Outwood Dental Care
At Outwood Dental Care, we use dental veneers when they'll protect your teeth, not just change how they look.
If your front teeth are badly worn, eroded or damaged, and building them up with composite bonding would be too difficult, a veneer can cover and strengthen the surface while restoring your tooth’s natural appearance.
Our dentists won't drill away healthy tooth just for looks, so if veneers aren't right for you, we'll say so and talk you through gentler cosmetic options like clear aligners or tooth whitening.
What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made coverings that your dentist can bond to the front of a tooth. They protect enamel worn away by erosion or grinding, and restore the shape and colour of chipped or damaged teeth.
We offer porcelain veneers, which are made in a dental laboratory from the 3Shape digital scans we’ll take right here in our practice. Veneers are very hard-wearing, and can be made from composite or porcelain.
How much do veneers cost?
The cost of dental veneers depends on whether you have porcelain or composite veneers, how many teeth you need us to treat, and what's involved in your case (for example, whether you need any additional treatments).
Composite veneers usually cost less, while porcelain veneers tend to last longer. After your consultation, we'll send a written treatment plan and quote home with you, so you can look it over and come back for a chat before you decide.
We offer 0% finance for dental veneers up to 12 months through our finance partner Tabeo, or up to 36 months at 9.9% APR.
What to expect from veneers at Outwood Dental Care
Your consultation
Your dentist will check for wear, erosion or damage and explain whether porcelain veneers, composite veneers or bonding suits you best.
Preparation and fitting
Composite veneers are built up on your teeth in the practice, usually in just one visit. For porcelain veneers, we prepare the teeth, take a digital scan and fit your veneers once they're back from the laboratory.
Aftercare
Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth and keep up with your check-ups and hygiene visits. With good care, both porcelain and composite veneers can last many years.
Your consultation
Your dentist will check for wear, erosion or damage and explain whether porcelain veneers, composite veneers or bonding suits you best.
Preparation and fitting
Composite veneers are built up on your teeth in the practice, usually in just one visit. For porcelain veneers, we prepare the teeth, take a digital scan and fit your veneers once they're back from the laboratory.
Aftercare
Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth and keep up with your check-ups and hygiene visits. With good care, both porcelain and composite veneers can last many years.
When are veneers the right choice?
We'll only recommend dental veneers when they’re genuinely needed for your dental health. We may recommend dental veneers when front teeth have lost a lot of their surface, for example through acid erosion, heavy wear from grinding, or chips and cracks that are too large to repair well with composite.
In these cases, a veneer protects what's left of your natural tooth and helps stop the damage getting worse and leading to more costly dental treatment down the line. If your teeth are healthy and you'd just like to improve how they look, we'll usually suggest gentler options first, such as composite bonding, teeth whitening or clear aligners.
The benefits of veneers for worn or damaged teeth
Protects worn teeth
Covers and strengthens teeth that have lost enamel through erosion or wear
Restores your smile
Rebuilds the shape and colour of damaged front teeth so they look natural again
Long-lasting
Can last many years with good care and regular check-ups
Two options
Porcelain or composite, so your dentist can match the treatment to how much protection your teeth need
Protects worn teeth
Covers and strengthens teeth that have lost enamel through erosion or wear
Restores your smile
Rebuilds the shape and colour of damaged front teeth so they look natural again
Long-lasting
Can last many years with good care and regular check-ups
Two options
Porcelain or composite, so your dentist can match the treatment to how much protection your teeth need
Honest advice on veneers from a Wakefield team you can trust
Composite and porcelain veneers at Outwood Dental Care are provided by our longstanding team of dentists, including Christine Gratton, our former principal with over 30 years' experience, and Jamaal Sheikh, who has a particular interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including ceramic restorations.
Our dentists only recommend veneers when they're the right way to protect your teeth, and they'll always explain the alternatives. When you come to us for treatment, you'll get honest advice and gentle, unrushed care.
Meet the Outwood Dental Care team
Talk to us about protecting your teeth
If your teeth are worn, eroded or damaged, our friendly team will take a proper look, explain your options in plain English and help you decide what's best for your teeth in the long run. Book a consultation online, or give us a call on 01924 827 854.
