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A veneer case succeeds or fails on proportion. Tooth width, gum line, lip position and facial balance determine what will look natural on you specifically, which is why we design against your own photographs and scans rather than a standard set of shapes. Our dentists work with the group’s ceramic laboratory on shade, translucency and form, so the result reads as your teeth rather than as dentistry.
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surface of the teeth to adjust their shape, size and colour. They address chips, spacing, worn enamel and minor misalignment while preserving most of the natural tooth beneath. A modest amount of enamel is usually reduced to create room for the veneer.
Unlike whitening, which changes only colour, veneers alter form and proportion as well. Dental porcelain also resists staining far better than natural enamel or composite resin, so the colour holds through coffee, tea and red wine. With regular care and six-monthly maintenance, veneers give many years of service.
Veneers suit adults who want to change several aspects of a tooth at once and are comfortable with a treatment that permanently alters the tooth surface.
We have kept the veneer pathway deliberately unhurried. You are deciding about something visible every day, and there is no benefit in rushing it.
We discuss what you want changed, review your smile and answer your questions. Photographs and digital assessment help us understand how veneers would complement your features — and whether a less invasive option would achieve the same result.
We design the proposed shape, length and shade against your own proportions. You see and approve the design before any preparation begins. This is the stage to speak up.
The teeth are conservatively prepared under local anaesthetic and digitally scanned — no impression material. Temporaries are placed so you can live with the new shape, eat and speak with it, and tell us what you would adjust.
Your veneers are made in the group’s ceramic laboratory, with the ceramist working from your approved design, shade record and photographs.
The veneers are tried in and reviewed with you in natural light before bonding. We check the bite carefully and make micro-adjustments at the chair.
You return for a follow-up to confirm everything feels right. If you clench or grind we will discuss a night splint, and we will set your ongoing maintenance schedule.
Porcelain veneers are a durable cosmetic option, but as with any dental procedure there are risks and aftercare requirements to consider.
Possible Risks:
Recovery and Aftercare:
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Warning: The ‘before’ and ‘after’ images shown are of a real patient of our clinic. These images are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the results that all patients can expect. Results vary depending on individual circumstances, and all surgical and cosmetic procedures carry risks. The after image was taken approximately 2-4 weeks after treatment was completed.
When properly designed they do. The ceramist builds subtle variation in colour, translucency and surface texture, which is what stops a veneer reading as flat and artificial.
Design matters more than material here. Veneers that look obvious are usually the result of shapes and shades chosen without reference to the patient’s face.
With good oral hygiene and regular maintenance, many years — commonly a decade or more. They are not permanent and will need replacing eventually.
Grinding is the largest single factor in premature failure, which is why we assess for it beforehand and recommend a splint where relevant.
Preparation is done under local anaesthetic and is generally well tolerated. Most patients describe it as comparable to having a filling.
Some sensitivity to hot and cold between preparation and fitting is normal and usually settles once the veneers are bonded.
Some patients notice sensitivity to hot, cold, or pressure after veneers are placed. This usually improves within a few weeks, though in rare cases it may last longer.
Choosing Civic Gentle Dental Care under the Cosmetique Dental™ standard means selecting a practice built on extensive clinical experience and an unwavering commitment to patient care.
Our dedicated team provides fully personalised treatment plans, combining state-of-the-art dental techniques with our specialized in-house ceramic laboratory. We focus on delivering optimal aesthetic and functional results for your smile, while ensuring every visit is a comfortable, supportive, and professional experience.
We offer interest-free payment plans to help make your treatment more manageable.
*Subject to finance approval, fees and charged
Looking to explore more Cosmetic Dentistry or oral health options?
You may also be interested in:
Clear aligners to adjust tooth position before or instead of veneers.
Digital planning previewing proposed changes before treatment.
A direct bonding option adjusting minor shape and shade differences.
Reshaping the gum line to balance tooth proportions.
Professional systems for lightening natural tooth structure.
Interested in porcelain veneers?
Book your consultation at Civic Gentle Dental Care in Canberra City to talk through what veneers would involve for your smile.
