Harbour Dental Care

27 High Street,
Ipswich, Suffolk
IP1 3HQ

Tel: 01473 253599
Fax: 01473 212680

Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 6.00pm

Friday
8:30am - 5.00pm

We are closed for lunch between 12.50pm-2.00pm every day.

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For those have not visited us before our free verbal consultations are an opportunity to come in, meet the team and talk to the dentist. Just call us on 01473 253599 to arrange a suitable time.

Cosmetic Veneers

A veneer is a thin shield of porcelain used to cover the front surface of the tooth. They are designed as a permanent way to change or enhance the look of stained, damaged, or unsightly teeth. In many situations veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns as they are a much less invasive treatment and require less preparatory work on the tooth or teeth.

Veneers can also be used to ‘close’ a gap between the two front teeth or to cover chipped or broken teeth so that they fit with the surrounding teeth.

Patients will need at least two visits, to achieve great veneers. It often requires a bit of planning and time to decide on what will work best for you in terms of colour/shade. Once you and dentist have agreed on how the veneers will fit and look, the teeth are prepared by being lightly buffed, to allow for the small added thickness of the veneer. Impressions are then taken of the prepared teeth so that the veneers can be made. At your next appointment the complete veneers will be fixed to your teeth by the dentist, after first placing them on to make sure that they fit properly and look correct.

Veneers are designed to last between 10 and 15 years, if treated correctly. It is advised to avoid hard foods and using your teeth as tools, for example to open packets, as they may chip or break. Porcelain veneers in particular can stain so try to only have heavily pigmented foods and drinks – such as coffee, red wine or tomato sauce – occasionally, to prevent the veneers from staining. Unfortunately, unlike normal teeth, veneers cannot be whitened. However, regular cleanings from your dental hygienist will help keep them looking great, along with regular dental checkups to keep your oral hygiene in check.