Veneers And Crowns

Dental veneers are a great way to dramatically and permanently improve the appearance, shape and colour of your teeth. They are usually used if you are looking to make significant changes to the colour, shape or position of your teeth. Veneers are made up of a very thin layer of tooth-coloured porcelain bonded over your own natural tooth to improve its aesthetics or to protect its damaged surface. 

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

• Strength and durability – Porcelain veneers are made from a strong, durable material, you can continue to enjoy your favourite foods without worry.
• Long-lasting solution – Dental veneers can last as long as 10 to 15 years, with proper maintenance.
• Natural-looking results – Porcelain veneers are specially made to match your natural tooth colour.
• Quick, simple procedure – Typically porcelain veneers can be completed in two visits.
• Stain-resistant – Porcelain veneers are resistant to staining, unlike natural teeth. You can maintain brilliant pearly whites, while still enjoying coffee, tea, and other products that normally cause staining of the teeth.
• Cosmetic – Porcelain veneers improve teeth that are cracked, chipped, broken, badly discoloured, widely spaced, or slightly misaligned.
• Improve confidence – An improved smile can help you feel more confident about your appearance, ultimately giving you a better quality of life.

Disadvantages of Porcelain Veneers

• Tooth Preparation – Porcelain veneers typically require at least some enamel preparation. The amount needed varies considerably depending on the positon of your teeth. For example if your teeth are tilted back we can add porcelain easily but if teeth are prominent we may need to remove an unacceptable amount of tooth.
• Not permanent – Dental veneers typically  last as long as 10 to 15 years, with proper maintenance. That's not forever though so you should factor in future replacement may be needed.
• Variable Results – Porcelain veneers are typically hand crafted and finished by a skilled technician. Every veneer will vary slightly as is the case with anything handmade
• More expensive than some solutions – Porcelain veneers are not for everyone due to their high cost. When spread out over their lifespan they are normally excellent value however.
• Fracture Risk- The most beautiful porcelain is not indestructible. There are more modern materials such as emax & zirconia which have greater strength but this can sometimes affect their beauty somewhat. If you grind your teeth you are at higher risk of problems with these or indeed any dental work.
• Tooth Sensitivity –  While rare it's possible for some people to struggle to adjust to new teeth however well made. If you have a history of difficulty getting used to dental work you may not adjust well to veneers.

They combine science and art to produce beautiful life-like veneers. We have done veneers for many of Ireland’s top celebrities including Georgia Salpa, Sarah Morrissey and Pippa O’Connor. These people who need to look good for their jobs and trust Seapoint Clinic to give them the best possible results.

Before you get veneers we will normally arrange a smile simulation which will show you how your new smile is likely to look. We can modify this as needed until you are happy without ever touching your teeth. Once you are happy we get the simulation converted into porcelain in before we bond them in place for you. Veneers can be made in practically any shade you wish and can provide you with a beautiful smile to be proud of. As a premium provider of veneers in Ireland we work hard to ensure you will get the result you desire. 

Crowns

We are all familiar with the unattractive black lines that show over time around some old crowns. This is caused by corrosion of the metal over time. It can lead to discolouration of the root of the tooth and even the gum itself. Ceramic crowns are different. They are made entirely from porcelain which means they will never corrode or cause dark lines to appear. Modern ceramic crowns have an ultra strong ceramic core which makes them just as strong as metal but without the unsightly metal. These teeth can look much more natural than crowns with metal in them as the metal colour does not need to be blocked out with opaque paints. This means the teeth can look much more lifelike and are indistinguishable from your own teeth.

Instant Veneers/ Composite Veneers

We also provide Instant Veneers, which is a non-invasive treatment that can be done in just one sitting. Otherwise known as composite veneers, they give fantastic results and requires minimal prep.

These are particular popular for people who want no damage to their teeth whatsoever. Like anything in life they have some advantages and disadvantages so check them out on the instant veneers page.