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Patients Review

“Can’t thank the Dentist’s at this place enough for giving me back the confidence to smile. Super friendly staff and all great dentist’s. I would recommend to any and everyone looking to have any kind of dental work done.”

“Had 2 implants done along with other major dental work. Staff were very helpful and supportive throughout the whole procedure. The implants were done incredibly well with little to no swelling or issues afterward. Fantastic job done by a very professional team.”

“Good place to go they do care about your teeth and the way it looks more then you I’ve done two implants and a crown I’m happy with the way they look as they redone it a couple of times to get it right Thanks family dentist Liverpool Omid 🤗”

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What Are Veneers?

Veneers are thin shells, usually made of porcelain or resin, that are bonded to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. They can fix chips, cracks, discoloration, or even gaps between teeth. In essence, they are a cosmetic dental treatment for a brighter, more even smile.

Types Of Veneers

1] Porcelain Veneers
2] Composite Veneers
3] Injection Molding Techniques
4] Instant Porcelain Veneers
5] Porcelain Veneers with Smile Designing
6] Lumineers
7] Snap on smile
8] Dental Crowns

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What is Porcelain Veneers?

Veneers are thin shells, usually made of porcelain or resin, that are bonded to the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. They can fix chips, cracks, discoloration, or even gaps between teeth. In essence, they are a cosmetic dental treatment for a brighter, more even smile.

Advantage of Porcelain

1] Durability Champions: Porcelain veneers are incredibly strong and resilient, lasting for 10-15 years or even longer with proper care. They can withstand everyday wear and tear much better than natural tooth enamel.

2] Stain-Resistant Smile: Unlike natural teeth or composite veneers, porcelain is highly resistant to staining from coffee, tea, red wine, or other pigmented foods and beverages. This allows you to enjoy a brighter smile for longer.

3] Natural Beauty: Porcelain mimics the light-reflecting properties of tooth enamel exceptionally well. Skilled dentists can create veneers that are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth, achieving a stunningly natural and beautiful aesthetic.

4] Versatility for a Flawlessly Confident Smile: Porcelain veneers are a powerful tool for addressing a wide range of cosmetic dental concerns. They can effectively camouflage chipped, cracked, discolored, misaligned, uneven, or worn teeth, giving you a smile you can truly love.

Disadvantage of Porcelain

1] A Permanent Choice: Placing porcelain veneers requires removing a small amount of tooth enamel to accommodate the veneer's thickness. This is irreversible, so it's a decision to be carefully considered with your dentist.

2] Investment in Your Smile: Compared to composite veneers, porcelain veneers are generally more expensive. However, their durability and stain resistance can make them a cost-effective option in the long run.

3] Potential for Chipping: While strong, porcelain veneers can chip if subjected to excessive force or trauma, such as biting on hard objects. It's important to practice good dental hygiene and avoid using your teeth for anything other than chewing food.

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Porcelain Veneers with Smile Designing

Porcelain veneers are thin shells custom-made to improve your smile's appearance. Smile designing involves planning the veneers' placement, size, and color for a natural, aesthetically pleasing outcome. In short, it's a cosmetic dentistry treatment that combines tooth customization with veneers for a beautiful smile.

Advantage

1] Beautiful, natural-looking smile: Smile design ensures the veneers perfectly complement your facial features and remaining teeth, creating a natural and aesthetically pleasing smile.

2] Durable and stain-resistant: Porcelain veneers are strong and resist staining better than natural teeth, so you can enjoy a bright white smile for years.

3]Durable and stain-resistant: Porcelain veneers are strong and resist staining better than natural teeth, so you can enjoy a bright white smile for years.

4] Fixes multiple cosmetic issues: Veneers can address chips, cracks, discoloration, gaps, and even slightly misaligned teeth, all in one treatment.

Disadvantage

1] Irreversible procedure: A thin layer of enamel is removed to place veneers. This cannot be reversed, and the teeth will require veneers permanently.

2] Investment in Your Smile: Compared to composite veneers, porcelain veneers are generally more expensive. However, their durability and stain resistance can make them a cost-effective option in the long run.

3] Potential for Chipping: While strong, porcelain veneers can chip if subjected to excessive force or trauma, such as biting on hard objects. It's important to practice good dental hygiene and avoid using your teeth for anything other than chewing food.

Number of Appointments

1] Consultation: We assess your suitability for veneers. A strong foundation is crucial, so we may recommend cleanings, fillings, posterior support (strengthening back teeth), or replacing missing teeth. We may also address dental infections.
2] Scans and Photos: We capture detailed images of your teeth and smile.
3] Smile Design Discussion: We discuss your desired outcome and create a digital plan for your new smile.
4] Mock-Up or Temporary Veneer Placement: We place temporary veneers based on the digital design to visualize your final smile.
5] Intra-Oral Smile Design Discussion: We refine the design based on how the temporary veneers feel and look in your mouth.
6] Veneer Placement: We permanently bond your custom-made porcelain veneers.
7] Appointment: We check your veneers for fit, function, and aesthetics, and make any adjustments needed.

Time Frame

1] Most cases are completed within 2 to 4 weeks.

2] The Porcelain Veneer Journey: A Transformation Worth Taking Choosing porcelain veneers is a significant decision, but the results can be truly life-changing. At our practice, we prioritize meticulous care and artistic expertise. Our porcelain veneers are crafted with a smile design process to ensure optimal results you'll love for years to come.

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Lumineers Veneers

Lumineers are a brand of ultra-thin porcelain veneers similar to traditional veneers. Smile designing helps plan their placement, size, and color for a natural-looking smile. So, Lumineers Veneers with Smile Designing combines Lumineers with cosmetic planning for a beautiful and minimally invasive smile makeover. However, only about 20-30% of patients are eligible for Lumineers.

Advantage

1] More conservative procedure: Lumineers require less tooth enamel removal compared to traditional veneers, making them potentially reversible.

2] May require minimal anesthesia: Due to the minimal enamel removal, anesthesia may not always be necessary for Lumineers placement.

3]Suitable for minor imperfections: Lumineers are ideal for addressing minor chips, cracks, or slight discoloration due to their thinness.

Disadvantage

1] Less durable than traditional veneers: Lumineers may not be as strong as traditional veneers and may chip or break more easily.

2] May not address severe concerns: Lumineers' thinness makes them less suitable for major cosmetic issues like severe chips, cracks, or deep discoloration.

3] Potentially more expensive: In some cases, Lumineers with Smile Design may be more expensive than traditional veneers.

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Snap-on smile

Snap-on smiles are removable dental appliances that resemble retainers. They are custom-made from acrylic and fit over your existing teeth to improve the look of your smile. Unlike veneers, they are a temporary cosmetic solution, not a permanent dental restoration. Durability: It usually lasts 1-2 years depending on usage. Cost: The cost for Snap-on Smile is $2,000 to $3,000 per jaw..

Advantage

1] Affordable and non-invasive: Snap-on smiles are a budget-friendly option compared to other cosmetic dentistry procedures. They require no drilling or permanent changes to your teeth.

2] Quick and easy smile makeover: You can get a snap-on smile in a relatively short time frame and simply snap them in for a confident smile.

3]Conceals various cosmetic issues: They can effectively hide chips, cracks, discoloration, gaps, and even some misalignment for a more aesthetically pleasing smile.

Disadvantage

1] Temporary solution: Snap-on smiles are not permanent and will need to be replaced every few years.

2] May affect speech and eating: Getting used to the feel of the appliance in your mouth can take time and may slightly impact speaking and eating.

3] Not suitable for all cases: They may not be ideal for severe dental problems or those missing multiple teeth for proper support.

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Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth. It restores the tooth's size, shape, strength, and appearance. Crowns are made from various materials like porcelain or metal and can be used for several reasons, including protecting a root canal or cracked tooth. Alternative Options: Invisalign, Braces & Whitening For some patients, orthodontic treatment with Invisalign or braces, along with teeth whitening, can achieve a desirable cosmetic result with minimal biological impact on the teeth. At YFDL, Invisalign treatment ranges from $6,000 to $9,000, and in-chair whitening with a take-home kit is offered for $700.

Advantage

1] Strength and durability: Crowns are sturdier than fillings and can last for many years with proper care, protecting and restoring the functionality of a damaged tooth.

2] Improved aesthetics: Crowns can be custom-made to match the color and shape of your surrounding teeth, creating a natural-looking restoration that enhances your smile.

3]Versatility: Dental crowns can address various dental issues like severe decay, cracks, fractures, worn-down teeth, or even support a dental implant.

Disadvantage

1] Irreversible procedure: Placing a crown requires removing a significant portion of the tooth structure, which cannot be reversed.

2] Costly: Dental crowns are a more expensive dental procedure compared to fillings.

3] Potential for sensitivity: There's a possibility of experiencing temporary sensitivity to hot and cold after crown placement, though this usually subsides.

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Composite Veneers

Composite veneers are thin shells made of tooth-colored resin bonded directly to your front teeth. They can fix chips, cracks, discoloration, or minor gaps. Unlike porcelain veneers, they require minimal tooth removal and can sometimes be repaired if chipped. They can be used to address a variety of cosmetic dental concerns, including: 1] Chipped or cracked teeth, 2] Discolored teeth, 3] Gaps between teeth, 4] Worn-down teeth, 5] Uneven tooth shape or size

Advantage

1] More affordable: Composite veneers are generally less expensive than porcelain veneers.

2] Minimal tooth removal: The procedure requires removing a smaller amount of tooth enamel compared to porcelain veneers.

3] Re repairable: In some cases, minor chips or cracks in composite veneers can be repaired or reshaped by your dentist.

4] Procedure time: Composite veneers can often be placed in a single appointment, whereas porcelain veneers usually require two appointments due to the lab creation process.

Disadvantage

1] Less durable: Composite veneers typically don't last as long as porcelain veneers and may stain more easily.

2] Prone to staining: The resin material in composite veneers is more porous than porcelain and can absorb stains from coffee, tea, or red wine.

3] Less natural-looking: While improved, composite veneers may not achieve the same level of natural translucency and shine as porcelain veneers.

4] More technique-sensitive: The skill and experience of the dentist can significantly impact the final aesthetics of composite veneers compared to porcelain veneers, which are prefabricated in a lab.

Benefits of Composite Veneers

1] Natural-looking results: Composite resin can be precisely matched to the color of your surrounding teeth for a seamless appearance.
2] Minimally invasive procedure: Requires less removal of tooth enamel compared to porcelain veneers.
3] Cost-effective: Generally more affordable than porcelain veneers.
4] Single-visit procedure: In many cases, composite veneers can be placed in just one appointment.
5] Reversible: Composite bonding can be removed and replaced if needed.

Guarantee

Similar to any machine (e.g., car, TV, laptop), composite veneers don't last a lifetime. Based on recent research from Australia, America, and Britain, the average lifespan of composite veneers is around 5 to 7 years. We offer a 5-year guarantee on our work, provided the patient attends regular check-ups and cleanings every 3-6 months as recommended by the dentist. During these appointments (charged at an additional cost of $220-$270), minor adjustments like finishing, polishing, or even minor additions may be performed.

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Direct Composite Veneers

Direct composite veneers are a type of cosmetic dental treatment where tooth-colored resin is sculpted and applied directly onto your teeth in a single appointment. This minimally invasive procedure can fix chips, cracks, discoloration, or minor gaps, all while mimicking the natural look of your teeth.

Advantage

1] Cost-effective: Compared to porcelain veneers, direct composite veneers are generally less expensive.

2] Minimal tooth removal: The procedure requires removing a minimal amount of tooth enamel, making it a more conservative approach.

3]Same-day procedure: In many cases, direct composite veneers can be completed in a single appointment, saving you time and multiple visits.

Disadvantage

1] Durability: Direct composite veneers typically don't last as long as porcelain veneers (5-7 years vs. 10-20 years) and may chip or break more easily.

2] Prone to staining: The resin material is more porous than porcelain and can absorb stains from colored foods and drinks.

3] Less natural-looking: While advancements have been made, achieving the same level of natural translucency and shine as porcelain can be more challenging with composite veneers.

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Injection Molding Techniques

Injection molding techniques aren't actually used for veneers themselves. Veneers are typically made from porcelain or composite resin and are bonded directly to the tooth. Injection molding is a manufacturing process for creating various objects. Cost of Injection Molding Techniques: We charge around $750 per tooth. Time Frame: Most of the cases are completed withing 2 to 4 weeks

Advantage

1] High Production Rate: Molds can create parts very quickly and consistently, ideal for mass production.

2] Precision and Accuracy: Injection molding allows for complex shapes and tight tolerances, ensuring consistent part quality.

3] Wide Material Choice: A vast array of plastic materials with various properties can be used for injection molding.

Disadvantage

1] High Initial Cost: Developing and building the injection mold itself can be expensive, especially for complex parts.

2] Lead Time: Creating the mold takes time, and changes to the part design might require a new mold.

3] Limited Design Flexibility: While complex shapes are possible, some intricate designs might not be suitable for injection molding.

Patients Review

“Can’t thank the Dentist’s at this place enough for giving me back the confidence to smile. Super friendly staff and all great dentist’s. I would recommend to any and everyone looking to have any kind of dental work done.”

“Had 2 implants done along with other major dental work. Staff were very helpful and supportive throughout the whole procedure. The implants were done incredibly well with little to no swelling or issues afterward. Fantastic job done by a very professional team.”

“Good place to go they do care about your teeth and the way it looks more then you I’ve done two implants and a crown I’m happy with the way they look as they redone it a couple of times to get it right Thanks family dentist Liverpool Omid 🤗”

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Didy Hannaway

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pedro M

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Jeff 2334

Hear From Our Clients

Delivering stunning results and boosting your confidence.

Car Parking Available

Conveniently located near our dental clinic are three available parking spots.

  • 1] Free parking available at Westfields Liverpool.
  • 2] Council car park directly across the street.
  • 3] Private parking accessible through Bathurst St at 67 Elizabeth Drive for patient convenience. These parking spaces are thoughtfully provided to make your visit as hassle-free as possible.