What are veneers?
A veneer is a thin shell bonded to the front of a tooth. It covers stains, chips, worn edges and small gaps. It can also bring a slightly out-of-line tooth into line. Each veneer is shaped and shaded to match your own teeth.
Porcelain veneers are made in a dental laboratory and take at least two visits. Composite veneers are built up on your tooth in tooth-coloured resin. At our Lewisham practice, near Greenwich and Blackheath, veneers are carried out by Barbara Dodd.
Why choose veneers?
- Porcelain reflects light like natural enamel, so veneers are designed to blend in.
- They cover discolouration that whitening can’t shift.
- They mask chips, worn edges and small gaps.
- Less of your tooth is removed than for a crown.
- With good care, veneers should last many years. Small chips can often be repaired.
Veneers aren’t the only option. Compare composite bonding, teeth whitening and crowns. If your teeth are crooked, teeth straightening may suit you better.
Types of veneer
How porcelain veneers are fitted
Consultation
We check your teeth and gums and talk about the look you want. We’ll tell you if bonding, whitening or straightening would work better.
Preparing the tooth
We remove a thin layer of enamel, about as thick as the veneer, so your tooth stays the same size. A local anaesthetic can be given to keep you comfortable, but often isn’t needed.
Scan and shade
We take a scan or impression and match the shade to your other teeth. The lab makes your veneer. You may wear a temporary veneer in the meantime.
Fitting
We show you the veneer on your tooth first. When you’re happy with it, we bond it in place.
Veneers at SmileUp
- Veneers by Barbara Dodd, a general dentist with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry
- Porcelain and composite veneers, plus bonding and whitening, so you can compare options
- Shade matched to your own teeth
- Open six days · Mon, Tue until 7:30pm
How much does it cost?
Your dentist confirms the exact cost in a written plan before any treatment starts.
| Composite veneers | from £600 |
| Porcelain veneers | from £765 |
Representative example: cash price £1,595, amount of credit £1,595, first payment of £33.36 taken upfront then 59 monthly payments of £33.21, total cost of credit £397.75, total amount payable £1,992.75 over 60 months, rate of interest 9.9% p.a. fixed. Representative 9.9% APR. SmileUp Limited is a credit broker, not a lender (FRN 727371). Finance provided by Tabeo Finance Limited (FRN 777539). Credit subject to status, UK residents 18+.