What Porcelain Veneers Can Do — And Are They Right for You?

Common Uses of Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are often chosen for:

• Smile enhancement
  They provide a uniform, polished look — especially when natural whitening or minor adjustments aren’t enough.
• Correcting discolouration
  When teeth are severely stained or the shade can’t be improved by whitening alone, veneers can mask the colour effectively.
• Repairing chips or breakages
  Veneers can restore the shape and edge of a tooth that has been chipped, cracked, or worn.

• Closing small gaps
  Minor spacing (diastema) issues can be masked by placing veneers that bridge small gaps seamlessly.
• Improving mild misalignment
  For slight crowding or crookedness, veneers can help present a straighter appearance — though they don’t replace orthodontics.
• Achieving aesthetic symmetry
  When one or more teeth disrupt the harmony of your smile (in shape, size, or colour), veneers can bring balance to your overall look.

Are You a Good Candidate?

Veneers might be a suitable choice for you if:

• Your teeth and gums are healthy and stable.
• You’re looking for cosmetic improvement more than major structural repair.
• Your discoloration, shape, or spacing concerns are within moderate limits.
• You have realistic expectations about results, maintenance, and lifespan.

However, veneers may not be ideal if:

• You have active gum disease, significant decay, or weak tooth structure.
• Your alignment problems are severe and orthopaedic correction is needed.
• You regularly place heavy stress on teeth — e.g. habitually biting hard objects or grinding without protection.