What Are Composite Veneers?
Composite veneers are a treatment we do to improve your smile. They are a permanent solution to your teeth. They are bonded on to the front visible surface of your teeth to make them look and feel better.
What Issues Can Composite Veneers Fix?
Composite veneers can be used to fix many different cosmetic issues related to your smile. This includes making your teeth whiter, longer, and more even. The treatment is extremely artistic. Your cosmetic dentist at Iconic Dentistry will sculpt the teeth to ensure there is balance and harmony with your smile.
Composite Veneers vs Porcelain Veneers
Both composite veneers and porcelain veneers are used to improve your smile. They can address very similar issues. There are instances where composite veneers will be more suitable than porcelain veneers, and vice versa. Your Iconic cosmetic dentist will help determine which is the best approach for you. Please see the table below for a comparison between Composite Veneers and Porcelain Veneers.
Who Can Have Composite Veneers?
Most people can have composite veneers to improve their smile. The major benefits are for people looking to improve the shape of their teeth, the colour of their teeth, and the texture of their teeth.
How Long Do Composite Veneers Last?
The expected life-span of composite veneers can range from 4 to 10 years. Composite veneers do require maintenance, so it is very important that you see your cosmetic dentist on a regular basis. We recommend 6 monthly. They will likely require some touch ups from time to time. This may include polishing to maintain their high lustre, and some repairs if you have accidental chipping. Regular professional dental cleans are also important to minimise the risk of stains developing. Composite veneers will eventually reach an age where the decision will be made to have a complete replacement to maintain the beauty of your smile. This will depend on the individual.
Will My Smile Look Real & Natural?
Composite veneers will look and feel just like natural teeth. Your cosmetic dentist will ensure that the veneers will be in complete balance and harmony with your natural smile.
How Many Teeth Do I Need To Do?
The number of teeth needed to be treated with veneers depends on each individual person. It depends on what the current teeth are like, and what we’d like to achieve as an end goal. The more teeth that receive veneers, the greater the change. Some people have as little as 1 veneer, whilst others need up to 24. Very often, composite veneers will be part of a larger treatment plan. This may involve teeth whitening, re-shaping the gums, or re-aligning the teeth with clear aligners.
What Maintenance is Required?
To keep your smile looking fresh it is extremely important that there is regular maintenance of your composite veneers. We recommend 6 monthly dental visits for professional cleans. From time to time it may be necessary to schedule a visit for high lustre polish and to address any areas that may have worn or chipped. It is also important that you maintain good dental hygiene at home – brushing very thoroughly twice daily and flossing once daily.
Why Choose Iconic Dentistry
Having composite veneers is like having a work of art in your mouth. It is your smile. Your social signature. Your first impression. It is also your health. So it is important that you get the best treatment you possibly can.
All of our dentists are highly trained in cosmetic dentistry. They have all received post-graduate training in advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Not only are they artistically minded but they understand how art and science works together. At Iconic Dentistry, our cosmetic dentists have the hands, craftsmanship, and the knowledge to give you the very best.
What Is The Process and Visits?
Visit 01
Cosmetic Consult.
This is where our aesthetic dentist works out with you what your cosmetic goals are. What would you like to achieve for your smile? Don’t worry if you have no idea – we’ll walk you through it. From here we take all the diagnostic information we need to make sure we treatment plan correctly. Digital records are taken in the form of: photos, x-rays and digital 3D scans.
Visit 02
Treatment Planning.
In this visit we go through the treatment options, and what is required to achieve your aesthetic goals. We show you models, mock-ups and photos to help you visualise the end result. Once you are happy with the intended direction, we can move forward to performing the treatment. If there is anything you are unsure of, we can plan further or discuss alternatives.
Visit 03
Adjunctive Treatments (if needed)
Sometimes you will receive the best results when we combine composite veneers with other cosmetic dental treatments. This may include teeth whitening or realignment of your teeth with clear aligners.
Visit 04
Placement of Composite Veneers.
This is where your cosmetic dentist carefully sculpts and crafts your veneers. You will leave this visit with your composite veneers in place. You will be able to show off your new smile, and the veneers are fully functional and fully set.
Visit 05
Review & Refinement of Composite Veneers.
We will often want to see you shortly after completion of the veneers. This allows the teeth to settle and we can further refine your veneers if needed. It’s the details that we provide at Iconic Dentistry that makes all the difference!
| Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | |
| Expected Life-Span | 7-20 years | 4-10 years |
| Resistant to Colour Change | Yes | No |
| Long-Lasting and Scratch Resistant | Yes | No |
| Stain Resistant | Yes | No |
| Natural Looking | Yes | Yes |
| Can Give Natural White Result | Yes | Yes |
| Resistant to Chipping | Yes | No |
| Can be Repaired if Fractured | No | Yes |
| One-Visit Treatment | Yes | No |
| Can Improve Shape of Teeth | Yes | Yes |
| Corrects Worn Teeth | Yes | Yes |
| Maintains Gloss & Lustre | Yes | No |
Brighten Your Smile at Iconic Dentistry
If veneers sound like a suitable option for you, please book an appointment at Iconic Dentistry today. Our award-winning clinic offers high-quality service, and with our luxurious lobby, you’ll feel like you’re at a 5-star hotel. To book with us, simply click on the “book now” button or give us a call on 08 9474 3947. View Our Veneers Gallery Here
