Digital Dental Implant Institute — 37 Etna St, Gosford NSW
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Veneers are thin, custom-made ceramic shells bonded to the front of the teeth to change their colour, shape or alignment. They are elective, and in most cases irreversible — so at DDII the conversation starts with whether they are the right answer for what is bothering you.
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Porcelain veneers are custom-made in a dental laboratory from a material chosen because it handles light in a way that resembles natural enamel. They are bonded to the front surface of the tooth to change its colour, shape, size or apparent position.
Porcelain resists surface staining better than composite resin does, and a wider range of shades and levels of translucency is available — which matters when veneers sit beside natural teeth that have to match.
Most veneers require some enamel to be reduced so the ceramic sits flush. That step cannot be undone: once prepared, a tooth will always need a veneer or crown on it. Some conservative cases need little or no preparation — your dentist will tell you which applies to your teeth.
Usually two to three appointments across a few weeks, depending on how many teeth are involved and what the laboratory schedule allows.
Teeth, gums and bite are assessed, and we talk through what you want changed. Decay, gum disease and heavy grinding are addressed before any cosmetic work.
An intraoral scan replaces putty impressions. Shape and shade are planned digitally and reviewed with you, along with a written quote.
Where enamel reduction is needed it is done conservatively, and temporary veneers are placed while the laboratory fabricates the final ceramics.
Fit, shade and bite are checked before the veneers are bonded. Small adjustments are made, then a review appointment follows.
If discolouration alone is the concern, whitening may achieve what you want without touching the enamel. If teeth are crooked, moving them can be more conservative than covering them. We will raise these alternatives whether or not you ask.
All dental treatment carries risk, and veneers are elective treatment. These points are discussed with you in full — along with the option of doing nothing — before you consent.
Veneer fees are quoted per tooth and depend on the number of teeth, the laboratory work involved and any preparatory treatment needed first.
You receive an itemised written quote with dental item numbers before treatment is booked, so you can check your health fund rebate. Veneers for purely cosmetic reasons are often not covered — worth confirming with your fund.
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Our clinicians are registered with the Dental Board of Australia. You are welcome to visit, meet the team and ask questions before deciding on any treatment.
Book a cosmetic consultation at our Gosford practice. You will leave knowing your options, the risks, and what each one costs — with no obligation to proceed.
