The concept of veneers was originally created by a cosmetic dentist who lived and worked in California, USA. The first ever dental veneer treatments used an adhesive that was not strong enough and they often fell out after a short while. Now though there have been major advances in veneers and Oxford dentists use an extremely strong adhesive which can actually last up to thirty years. Prior to veneers the only other option was to cover a tooth with a dental crown.

Veneers are made up of a very thin layer of material which is usually porcelain as it is a very tooth like substance, the material is bonded to the surface of a misaligned, chipped or damaged tooth that the patient wants to look better. A standard veneer will only be two to three millimetres thick and your Oxford dentist will make sure it is the exact colour of your existing teeth so that it does not stand out.

Veneers can be used to treat a lot of problems with people's teeth such as gaps in your teeth, broken teeth, chipped teeth, misaligned teeth. They will really improve your smile and are a much better alternative to having to wear unattractive and painful braces for 12 - 24 months. They can be used as an alternative to teeth whitening if you have discoloured teeth; the veneers are very strong and extremely resistant to staining which means you can drink coffee and wine without having to worry about them staining your veneers.

The treatments itself is completely painless; you will not feel your Oxford dentist applying the veneers to your teeth. At first your cosmetic dentist will take a mould of your mouth which will then be sent to the dental laboratory that will make veneers to fit within the gaps in your teeth. If you have teeth that are too large for your mouth they can be shaven down and the veneers then applied. The time from having a consultation to having your veneers fitted will only take two weeks. This is much quicker than dental implants.

After treatment your Oxford dentist will provide you with advice on how to look after and maintain your veneers. If you take care of them it can extend the life of a veneer by up to five years. There are things you should avoid to maintain them for example chewing on very hard materials and things you should do for example brushing them twice a day. Veneers are so popular because the results are amazing; they can totally transform a patient's smile and the procedure is painless which puts patients at ease.