Smile Makeovers - what you need to know

Think of veneers like false nails for your teeth. They hide your underlying teeth to disguise any misalignment, discolouration, or chipping. Porcelain veneers are often combined with teeth whitening and/or teeth straightening to achieve a stunning smile makeover.

Veneers can be made out of porcelain or composite resin (a bit like

composite bonding). At our Ealing clinic in London, we use porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers generally last around 15 years before they chip or stain and need replacing. You, of course, need to take good care of them and avoid biting your nails, pens, keys, beer bottles etc. You should also brush your teeth twice daily and clean interdentally at least once a day. Finally, you’ll need regular hygienist visits.

It depends! When done correctly and in the right situation, cosmetic dentists can apply veneers without drilling your tooth enamel. In some situations, we may need to remove fractions of a millimetre. 

If your teeth are too crooked, our experienced dentists will advise straightening your teeth first to ensure your veneers are minimally invasive. Having trained under the UK’s leading veneers specialists, you’re in safe hands with our dentists.

We would recommend professional teeth whitening with well-fitting, custom-made trays that you can use again and again from the comfort of your own home (don’t worry, we’ll show you how!). Our friendly cosmetic dentists will recommend the best peroxide-based gel for your teeth after a comprehensive oral health check.

Teeth whitening treatment results will depend from person to person. The darker your starting point, the longer it takes. The whiter you want them, the longer it takes. Most patients will get amazing teeth whitening results within 2-3 Weeks.

Teeth whitening can last as long as 2 years or as little as 6 months. It depends on your

diet, hygiene, and, more importantly, how white you would like your teeth to be.

We would recommend teeth whitening top-ups every 6-12 months. With your custom-made trays, your maintenance cost is as little as £30 for a tube of professional strength prescription gel. Of course,you should also avoid foods that stain and acidic foods that can damage your white enamel.

Absolutely! When administered professionally by trained cosmetic dentists like those at our Ealing clinic in London, teeth whitening is the safest, cheapest, quickest, and least invasive way of sprucing up those pearly whites!