Veneers

What is it?

• A veneer (facing) is a thin shell that is bonded to a tooth to change its shape, colour, and position.

• We recommend veneers only when the desired result cannot be achieved with braces and/or teeth whitening alone.

• Veneers can be made of ceramic or white filling material - composite. Both have advantages and disadvantages. We would be happy to discuss together which option is best for you.

When do I need this treatment?

• When you want to restore a chipped or worn tooth.

• If you are not satisfied with the appearance or alignment of your teeth, and braces and/or teeth whitening cannot solve this.

What can I expect from the treatment?

1. Gathering information

We will discuss your wishes in detail. We take standard photos of your face and mouth, so that we can view your teeth from all angles on the computer. We also record the position of your lower jaw relative to your upper jaw and how you bite.

2. Designing your new teeth

Using all the information we've gathered, your dentist gets to work designing your new teeth. Together with a dental technician, we create a digital design that suits your mouth and facial features. This takes at least two weeks.

3. Checking and fitting

We review the digital design with you. If necessary, we test the design in your mouth. You can then see if the design fits your face and your bite. This gives you a clear picture of the final result. If there is anything you would like to change, adjustments can still be made easily at this stage.

4. Treatment

Once we are both happy with the final design, we prepare your teeth for the placement of the veneers. We remove only the minimum amount of enamel where necessary. If needed, we replace old fillings and adjust the shape of the gums. The procedure is always carried out under local anaesthesia. Composite veneers can usually be placed during the same appointment.

Ceramic veneers are custom-made in a dental laboratory and bonded to your teeth a few weeks later. In the meantime, you will receive temporary veneers, allowing you to eat, drink and laugh as usual.

5. Porcelain/ceramic veneers are handcrafted

To achieve the ideal colour and shape, we schedule an appointment at the dental laboratory so that the dental technician can tailor the custom work as precisely as possible to your wishes. Making ceramic veneers takes two to three weeks.

6. Finishing or placement

For white composite veneers, we schedule a follow-up appointment to make any final refinements and ensure every detail is just right.

Ceramic veneers are always fitted first. Once you are satisfied with the result, we carefully bond each veneer to your teeth one by one using a strong, durable dental adhesive.

What are the costs?

The cost of veneers depends on the chosen material, the complexity of the treatment, the the extent of the cosmetic improvements you would like to achieve, and, of course, the number of veneers.

To give you a general idea of the costs, the table below shows an example based on six veneers on the front teeth.

Background information about costs In dental care, we work with fixed fees that are determined annually by the Dutch Healthcare Authority. This is a list of codes and descriptions that represent the different components of a treatment.

The total cost of a treatment is the sum of these different components. Each component has a legally established maximum rate.

The complete list of all codes can be found at: https://www.allesoverhetgebit.nl

Did you know?

Veneers can be made from different materials. The most commonly used materials are composite and porcelain. Naturally, these materials are never as strong as your own tooth enamel. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages, we have listed the most important ones for you.