Perfect your smile withPorcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are a wafer-thin, ultra-durable shell of porcelain (funnily enough!). Expert cosmetic dentists and technicians hand-craft them to look exactly like a natural tooth. 

The dentist specially prepares your tooth surface to ensure the porcelain veneers fit properly and adhere firmly.

Some people feel nervous about this part of the process. But there’s no need to worry. Your team are there to keep you relaxed and happy throughout. 

And at Green Door, Netflix and noise-cancelling headphones keep you relaxed and distracted. If you’re really anxious, you can even opt to sleep through the procedure thanks to IV sedation. 

When you're ready, the veneers are securely and permanently fastened onto your natural teeth. So you can speak, eat, drink and laugh like before - but now with an absolutely perfect smile!

Porcelain veneers can last a very long time, 15 - 20 years or even a lifetime with proper care. Caring for your teeth veneers is the same as caring for your natural teeth. That means daily brushing and flossing, and regular check-up and clean visits to the dentist. 
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Green Door Dental uses premium material for porcelain veneers that looks perfectly natural and is extremely durable. So you can eat whatever you want without stressing about chipping your veneers. Of course, you shouldn’t chomp down onto hard olive pits or similar. But you avoid those with your natural teeth too. 

Green Door Dental uses Australian-made veneers, hand-crafted by our experienced dental technician, so you know you’re getting high-quality, custom made veneers just for you.

The good news is porcelain veneers can correct many different concerns you might have with your teeth. That includes slightly crooked teeth, spaces, odd-shaped teeth and discolouration or staining. And porcelain veneers can be combined with Invisalign, dental crowns or other dental treatments to create the glamorous smile of your dreams. 

Your dentist will be able to tell you straight away whether veneers are the best treatment for you. 

In the very rare case porcelain veneers won't work for you, your dentist will give you other options.

Porcelain veneers are a safe, proven and effective way to achieve a beautiful, bright and straight smile. 
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However, it is true that prepping your teeth for veneers is permanent. This does not really 'ruin' your teeth. Your tooth root stays vibrant and healthy in your gum. But it does involve gently reshaping the crown part of your natural tooth. 
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This allows your cosmetic dentist to create the perfect tooth-shape for your smile. 

The short answer is: almost never! This is the beauty of porcelain. Although it looks just like natural tooth enamel, it is actually much more stain-resistant. You can eat practically anything without staining porcelain veneers. And that means your smile stays youthful-looking and brilliant well into the future. 
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Of course, you do need to take care of your tooth veneers just as you would your teeth. As you’ll hear your dentist say time and time again - that means daily brushing and flossing. And don’t skip your half-yearly check-up and clean. 

Like everything in life, the different kinds of veneers have their pros and cons. Composite veneers are cheaper, but they have a shorter lifetime, they don’t look as natural. They also stain more easily than porcelain (which is virtually stain resistant). 
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Composite veneers attach to your existing tooth without as much reshaping as porcelain veneers. On the bright side, the costs are much lower. And finally, composite veneers can be ready on the spot.   
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The 'con' of porcelain veneers is definitely the cost. There's no avoiding it: porcelain veneers prices are higher than composites. But you can pay for them in manageable installments with flexible finance options. Porcelain veneers do cost more to start with. But on the other hand, you don’t need to keep paying to replace them like you do with composites. And that’s because porcelain can last many years, or even a lifetime with proper care. 
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You may feel worried about the process of tooth prep for porcelain veneers. But your Green Door Dental team will make absolutely sure you are perfectly comfortable. And for extra-nervous patients, Green Door Dental offers IV sedation so you can sleep right through it. 
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Finally, the biggest 'pro' of porcelain is that it looks great. It has the pearly lustre of healthy natural teeth. And your cosmetic dentist can perfectly adjust the shade to suit your smile and complexion. Green Door’s cosmetic dentists have extensive experience in porcelain veneers. That means you don’t risk looking fake or ‘overdone’. You’ll just have a lovely, dazzling grin that gets all the compliments!