Dental veneers are a dental job that is ideal for those who have the following:

• Chipped teeth
• Badly stained teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Badly proportioned teeth

Dental veneers cannot replace missing teeth due to teeth extraction but are a type of shell that is placed over your own tooth. This ‘shell’ can be made out of the following materials:

• Porcelain
• Composite resin

Veneers are put in place over your tooth acting as a vast improvement. They are the colour of your own teeth and feel just like them too. They were created to fix the general wears and tears of your teeth. Dental veneers also give you a brighter and more pleasing smile. The materials you use are very important for the following reasons:

· Porcelain Veneers – match your natural tooth colour more closely. They also last longer than the composite type and are more effective but more expensive.

· Composite Resin Veneers – are cheaper in cost but tend to chip easier and break quicker than the porcelain type.

If you take proper care of your veneers and keep up to date with your oral hygiene the longer your veneers will last, it’s as simple as that. For more information ask your local cosmetic dentist about the types that are available because a brand called ‘Lumineers’ are very popular, especially with Birmingham dentists. If you want just a general guide to veneers there is plenty more information available on the Internet.