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What are veneers?

Veneers are a thin layer of tooth coloured porcelain material that covers your own tooth. Veneers can hide discoloured teeth, chipped or heavily restored (filled) teeth and mishaped (crooked) teeth.

What happens during my tooth veneer procedure?

You will have a consultation with your dentist to discuss any concerns you may have with the look (appearance) of your teeth. This will be your opportunity to point out which areas in your mouth you are concerned with. At this consultation your dentist will discuss with you what smile outcome you are likely to achieve and if veneers are the right treatment course for you.

Also, you will be given an indication of the cost of your veneers in a detailed treatment plan.

The process of preparing teeth for veneers is a minimally invasive procedure. Your dentist may anaesthetise (numb) the tooth and remove a thin layer of tooth surface to provide room for the porcelain veneer. This is to prevent your new veneer looking bulky. An impression is then taken, and a further appointment is made to have your new look veneers fitted. Once back from the dental laboratory the porcelain veneers are tryed in to ensure you are happy with your new smile. The porcelain veneer is then bonded onto your tooth.

Aftercare of tooth veneers

You will have to care for your new veneers just like your own teeth. This involves brushing and flossing regularly to ensure your veneers remain free of dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease (gum disease). Veneers last around about 5-10 years depending on the care and maintenance of them. Regular check-up examinations and hygiene visits will ensure they remain in tip top condition.

Information for Patients

Christmas Opening Times & Emergency Arrangements

We are closed from Tuesday 24th December at 12pm until Tuesday 2nd January and will re-open at 8.45am.

If you have a dental emergency that cannot wait until our return, we will be holding an emergency clinic on the following days:-

Friday 27th December from 10am-12noon at 188 Dock Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6LT

Monday 30th December from 10am-12noon at 2 Brighton Avenue, Cleveleys, FY5 2AA

Tuesday 31st December from 10am-12noon at 188 Dock Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6LT

PLEASE TELEPHONE THE PRACTICE AT 10AM PROMPT AND OUR TEAM WILL ADVISE ACCORDINGLY 01253 774350 (Fleetwood) or 01253 897969 (Cleveleys).

For advice and treatment outside of these hours please phone The Lancashire Dental Helpline on 0300 1234 010.

If you have any symptoms of a respiratory infection or feel unwell for any reason, please do inform a member of our team and we can manage your appointment accordingly.

For advice and treatment outside of our normal working hours please phone The Lancashire Dental Helpline on 0300 1234 010.

We have provided some emergency care advice for our patients to help: https://idealdentalcare.co.uk/home/during-covid-19-period-dental-emergency-advice-for-patients

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