Offering the opportunity for same-day veneers
Modernise your natural grin with the addition of porcelain or composite veneers. Using a very thin custom-made shell over the front of the tooth, veneers are designed to cover the natural tooth surface and boost the visual appearance. The veneer is crafted out of porcelain or composite resin materials which are cemented over the tooth after removing a layer of your natural enamel.
You may be finding that the more you look at your reflection, the less appealing your grin is to you. If this is a problem for you, it’s important to consider veneers as an option because at Family Dental Clinic – West End, we understand that there really is nothing worse than feeling insecure about your number one visual expression of your personality. Various reasons for changes in the look of your teeth may include:
As the crack in the tooth develops, it will expose the layer of tooth below the enamel called the dentine. This layer protects the small nerves known as the pulp. As more pressure is exerted against the tooth, the crack opens and causes the fluid to move. As the biting pressure is released, the crack pushes closed and the nerve is stimulated to cause pain.
If you choose to go with porcelain veneers – the model will be forwarded to a laboratory where an exclusive set of porcelain shells are fabricated to suit your natural teeth. If you choose to go with composite veneers – your replacements can be set in a single appointment.
Before placing the veneer, your dentist will remove a small amount of your tooth. This way there’s enough room to fit the veneer over the front of the tooth without any noticeable bulking added to the front of your teeth.
Once your dentist is satisfied with the amount of enamel removed, the veneers well be set over the teeth to replace the removed layer.
Veneers take on a natural look and can even resist staining. They effortlessly enhance the beauty and shine of your teeth, often wholly improving the shape of your smile and in turn offer a boost for your self-esteem and confidence. Take a look at these before and after images to really grasp the breathtaking results veneers can have for you.
Our photo galleries at Family Dental Clinic – West End all contain genuine patients that have undergone one or more than one of general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry or restorative dentistry treatments. Every image of before or after photos are true and correct, all having been performed in the West End practice located in Brisbane.
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Veneers are thin shells, usually made of porcelain or composite resin, that are custom-made to fit over the front surface of a tooth. They are used to improve the appearance of teeth by changing their colour, shape, size, or length. Veneers are bonded to the front of the teeth, and they can be a solution for teeth that are discoloured, worn down, chipped, misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped. Veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry option because they can provide a natural-looking and long-lasting improvement to the appearance of teeth.
Porcelain veneers are thin shells made of dental ceramic that are custom-fabricated in a laboratory to match the colour and shape of natural teeth, offering durability and resistance to stains. They require two visits for placement, with temporary veneers placed initially. In contrast, composite veneers are made of a tooth-coloured resin material applied directly to the tooth and shaped by the dentist in a single visit, making them more affordable but less durable, typically needing replacement every 5-7 years. Porcelain veneers provide a more natural appearance, closely mimicking the translucency and shine of natural teeth, while composite veneers may not be as translucent or natural-looking but still offer a significant improvement in tooth aesthetics.
Veneers can last for many years, but their lifespan can vary depending on several factors, including the type of material used (porcelain or composite), oral hygiene practices, and the amount of wear and tear they are exposed to. Porcelain veneers are more durable and can last 10–15 years or more with proper care, while composite veneers may need to be replaced every 5–7 years. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings, along with good oral hygiene habits, can help extend the lifespan of veneers.
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Convenient parking is made available for our patients in the ground floor courtyard of the building. Please drive through the precinct building main entry gates at Browning street and immediately to your right as you enter the courtyard you will see the visitors parking section which includes a disabled parking Bay.
On rare occasions where all visitor carpark bays are full, there is ample street metered parking outside the surgery on Browning and Russel Street. These meters cater for long multi hour parking. There is also a secure underground carpark at the adjacent building, Precinct 2 , next to the “Melbourne Hotel”.