Q When the two veneers on my front teeth got old, I replaced them with composite ones, but now they look short and shapeless.
I can’t afford to buy new veneers, what can I do?
TO As with facial touch-ups, ask to see your prospective dentist’s work before committing, as their skills can vary greatly.
Beauty expert Inge van Lotringen (pictured) talks to Dr Tom Crawford-Clarke
Inge answers: I can’t afford to replace my old veneers. Is there an alternative? (archive image)
Inge says that, as with facial touch-ups, ask to see your future dentist’s work before committing (file photo)
Dr. Tom Crawford-Clarke (luceodental.com) recommends choosing a professional who can show you a digital preview and a physical mock-up of exactly what results you’ll get, so you can request adjustments.
He says you can fix your faulty composites with an advanced freehand composite layering technique that mimics the many layers of the natural tooth.
The price per tooth ranges from £350 to £475 at his clinic.
Dr Brandon Nejati (nejaticlinic.com) says that in your case, new veneers may be necessary, but these can be custom made and fitted (from £1,350 per tooth).
Or you may be interested in their porcelain composite microlayer technique (from £655 per tooth), which in my own experience can completely reshape and lengthen your teeth.
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