Before-and-after photos are often the first thing people look for when researching veneers. They can help show what treatment involves, but they need to be read with care.
What photos can show
- The kinds of concerns veneers are used for, such as chips, wear, gaps or discolouration.
- The range of shapes and shades that can be created.
What photos cannot tell you
- Your result: every person’s teeth, gums, bite and facial features differ, so results vary.
- What was involved: how much tooth was removed, whether other treatment was needed, and how many appointments it took.
- Long-term outcome: photos are usually taken soon after treatment, not years later.
- Conditions: lighting, angle and camera settings can change how teeth look.
Questions to ask at your consultation
- Am I suitable for veneers, and what are the alternatives?
- How much enamel will need to be removed?
- Can I see a mock-up of the proposed shape before treatment?
- What are the risks, and how long might the veneers last?
- What will maintenance and replacement cost?
Risks to be aware of
Veneers can chip, crack or come off, teeth can become sensitive, and all veneers eventually need repair or replacement. Where enamel is removed, the change is permanent.
Read more about dental veneers at North Ryde Dentistry, Unit 4, Building B, 64 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park.
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This article is general information only and does not replace advice from your own dentist. Whether a treatment is suitable for you can only be decided after an examination. All dental treatment carries risks, and results vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
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