At SmileOn Perth, we spend time letting you know everything about the procedure, showing you our before and after photos, and answering all your questions at the initial consultation. If there is no other dental works needed, your second visit will be for the teeth preparation. About 3-4 weeks after the preparation appointment, you will be coming back for the final step, which will be the fitting of your new veneers.

If your teeth have not been cleaned within the last six months you should have a professional cleaning done before the second appointment. If you plan ahead, you may be able to schedule both your preparation and a cleaning in one visit.

Yes, you will simply brush and floss your porcelain veneers just as you would on your natural teeth. Proper dental hygiene is essential to maintaining your beautiful veneers. As with natural teeth, you should always try to use low abrasion toothpaste to effectively but gently remove stains, plaque and tartar.

You can still floss as normal after receiving veneers, but your teeth and gums need to be taken care of and we suggest that you see your dentist every 6 months.

We say be careful, yes you can eat the food you love but they are thin porcelain veneers and ongoing sharp pressure on them will cause damage. We always say, take care of them like you would anything precious. We recommend that you should not bite directly on hard foods like nuts, corn on the cob, or apples. Rather, cut these up and enjoy them that way.

Yes, a “gap” is called a diastema, and can be successfully closed with porcelain veneers, as long as the gap is not too wide. But yes, many of our veneer cases are because people want their gaps closed, and not just the front teeth!

Porcelain veneers will cover severely stained (even with tetracycline) and discolored teeth once and for all. Porcelain veneers offer a long-term whitening option!

Porcelain veneers do not discolor and they cannot be whitened so they are a wonderful option for people who have tried teeth whitening and want white teeth for long term.

Please take time to select the veneers color as there are a few options and we want the color to suit your personality and style. Please feel free to bring your significant other in for your appointment.

Porcelain veneers can change the shape, size and alignment of your teeth, making them look straighter and more symmetrical. Since every veneer case is unique, we will assess your smile and provide you with treatment options specific to your individual needs.

With proper care and maintenance, the average lifespan of a porcelain veneer is expected to be 5-10 years depending on how you take care of them. They are strong, but not indestructible. If you bite on hard objects like, ice, pork crackle, nuts, finger nails, or use them to open bottles etc, they can still break or chip.

Normally any cosmetic dental restoration is designed to be long-term. If for some reasons you require them removed, it is still possible. Please check with our dentist with your individual case.