Porcelain Veneers for West Finchley Patients

Porcelain veneers suit you if you want an improved look for your front teeth. You’re a good candidate if your teeth are healthy but have cosmetic issues such as deep stains that don’t respond to whitening, small chips or cracks, tiny gaps, or mild crookedness. Many patients from West Finchley choose veneers for a full smile makeover when they want a durable, stain resistant solution. For example, a patient with tetracycline staining across the front six teeth achieved a uniform, bright smile with veneers where whitening fell short. The treatment works well for a noticeable cosmetic improvement with less tooth alteration than a full crown.

Your path to a new smile usually involves two main appointments over 2 to 3 weeks. First is a 60‑minute consultation to discuss your goals, take digital scans, and design your smile with our CAD/CAM system. At the preparation appointment, we gently reshape a thin layer of enamel about 0.5 mm to make space for the veneer. We then take a precise digital impression and place temporary veneers while the lab crafts your permanent ones. About two weeks later you return for a 60 to 90 minute fitting. We bond the custom porcelain veneers, check your bite, and polish them to a natural finish.

After bonding, you may notice mild sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days. Your gums might feel a little tender. Soft foods help for the first 24 to 48 hours. In the long term, treat veneers like your natural teeth: brush and floss regularly and keep up check-ups every six months. Porcelain resists staining and is strong, but avoid biting into hard objects like ice. With proper care, veneers last 10 to 15 years or longer. If a veneer feels loose or comes off, call our practice during office hours to arrange a rebonding.

Veneers are not the only option. We discuss all suitable choices. Composite bonding is a more affordable one‑visit option where a tooth‑colored resin is applied and shaped directly on your teeth. It’s good for small chips and gaps but lasts 3 to 7 years and stains more easily than porcelain. Dental crowns cover the entire tooth and are used when a tooth is heavily damaged or has had a root canal. Crowns provide more support but require more tooth preparation. Teeth whitening can address discoloration if that is your main concern, but it won’t change tooth shape or position.

At our private Finchley practice, a single porcelain veneer starts from £850 per tooth. The final price depends on how many veneers you need and the complexity of your case. This fee includes your smile design consultation, tooth preparation, crafting of your veneers by our lab, and the final fitting and bonding. There are no hidden fees. Any preliminary treatments like hygiene appointments or fillings are quoted separately. We do not offer NHS treatment, but we accept private plans from Denplan, Cigna, and Max Bupa. We provide all necessary documents for a claim.

To make a well informed choice, ask questions whether you choose us or another practice in North London. Consider asking: before and after photos of veneer cases you have completed; what brand of porcelain you use and why you prefer it; how much enamel will be removed for your case; what happens if a veneer chips or needs replacement; whether the price includes temporary veneers; how you ensure the color matches your other teeth; and the long term maintenance requirements.