PORCELAIN VENEERS
Brightening and Whitening Your Smile
Porcelain veneers are the most requested form of cosmetic dentistry in our Glasgow dental practice. They are designed to mask the poor appearance of stained, discoloured and chipped teeth.
- They are comfortable
- They are long lasting.
- They are cosmetically pleasing.
- They are cost effective.
- They are low maintenance.
Glasgow dentist Dr Brendan Murphy explains what porcelain veneers are and some of their advantages.
How much are porcelain veneers?
| Porcelain veneers | £497 each |
| Same day veneers | £557 per tooth |
| Single porcelain veneer as one of multiple | £449 per tooth |
| Full composite bonding veneer | £275 per tooth |
| Partial tooth composite bonding | from £55 per tooth |
Veneers Reviews
I’m a very nervous patient, but Dr. Murphy and his team made me feel completely at ease. After years of being self-conscious about my smile, I opted for veneers on my two front teeth and couldn’t be happier with the result. Dr. Murphy and his technician delivered exactly what I wanted. If I’d known how straightforward and painless the process would be, I would have done this a long time ago. Thank you so much for giving me my smile back! Lisa H, Glasgow
After thinking about cosmetic work for years I recently had eight veneers fitted at Crystal Dental Care. I have never been happier with my smile and cannot thank Dr.Murphy and his team enough for the incredible results! Dr.Murphy and his team put me at ease immediately and the way I was looked after from start to finish was second to none! I would highly recommend Crystal Dental Care and again can’t thank them enough! Fergus Smith, Glasgow
Porcelain Veneers Patients' Stories
His Teeth Were Getting Darker – Until He Got Veneers and a Porcelain Crown
George, a Glasgow patient with significant cosmetic concerns regarding his upper teeth, received porcelain veneers, a crown and a cosmetic denture.
Stained Teeth and Porcelain Veneers
Gregor complained about the level of staining of staining and gum recession with linked dentine sensitivity. He received eight porcelain veneers.
Total Smile Makeover Including White Fillings and Porcelain Veneers
Blair wanted white fillings, brighter teeth, porcelain veneers, replacement of an old NHS porcelain bridge and improvements to the shape of his teeth.
Today I had a first class experience with Brendan and his team at Crystal Dental Care. From the moment he started discussing solutions to the problem I had with my tooth I immediately felt reassured that I was in the right hands. Brendan carefully corrected my chipped tooth and I will be back to Crystal Dental Care again in 4 weeks time for my next appointment. I highly recommend this dentist to anyone! Britney Stokes, Glasgow patient
Same Day Porcelain Veneers
Many patient love the time-saving convenience of same day veneers, particularly as they remove the need for temporary restorations and multiple appointments.
Same Day Veneers - How it Works
- Appointments usually start at 0830 am.
- Following adjustments and impressions, you will visit the lab (also in Glasgow's West End), where you will meet the porcelain technician. He will discuss shading and profile to get the desired effect.
- You will return to the surgery at approximately 4pm for fitting.
Same Day Veneers Case Studies
This patient works abroad and had enamel staining on his teeth. He was given an 8am appointment with Dr. Murphy, then met our ceramist for shade selection and analysis.
He left whilst the technician set to work then everyone got back together at 4pm when the four porcelain veneers were cemented. The results can be seen to be natural but most importantly a huge improvement. He made his flight back to work that afternoon.
This patient works in London and arrange to come in when she had a weekend at home in Glasgow. She wanted the three upper teeth on the right of her central incisor to match the bridge fitted on the left four years ago.
Her teeth were in good condition and minimum adjustments were required. She was delighted with what we achieved on the same day.
Customised Porcelain Veneers
Imagine your porcelain veneer is like a false nail, cemented onto your existing tooth, brightening and whitening your smile.
Traditionally they were mostly used for the front six teeth in the upper jaw.
However these days we see far more patients who expect their shiny white smile to extended further than that and to look more natural.
Your veneers are made to exactly your requirements by one of the best dental technician labs in Glasgow.
Once they are ready and before the veneers are fitted – we make sure they have been sized correctly using the impression taken from your own teeth.
How Long do Porcelain Veneers Last?
Clinical research quotes 8-10 years as an average porcelain veneer’s lifespan. Nowadays we expect more, especially in a regularly attending, well-motivated (flossing!) patient.
When it comes to bond strength, there's an element of luck. Dr Murphy has a patient with a porcelain veneer who visits every six months (since 1992!). It was bonded to porcelain on a pre-existing bridge which makes it quite unusual. He would stop short of suggesting it should be a national treasure but it's extremely rare!
"What a great experience from start to finish. I had new veneers fitted. Brendan explained each step and I felt at ease at all times. What lovely friendly staff too and Rebecca was so helpful. I would highly recommend Brendan." Carla, Glasgow patient.