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Choosing Between Dental Veneers
Composite vs. Porcelain

When seeking to enhance your smile through cosmetic dentistry, dental veneers offer an effective solution. The two primary options—composite and porcelain veneers—each present distinct advantages based on their composition, application process, and longevity.

Understanding Your Options

Composite veneers utilize tooth-colored resin that dentists can apply and shape directly on your teeth. This versatile material allows for same-day transformations with minimal alteration to your natural teeth.
Porcelain veneers consist of thin ceramic shells custom-crafted in a dental laboratory to precisely match your desired appearance. While requiring more preparation, they deliver premium aesthetics and durability.

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Our unique qualities

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Key Differences at a Glance

Composite Veneers

Composition: Dental-grade resin material
Application: Single appointment for direct application; two visits if lab-fabricated
Longevity: Typically 5-7 years with proper maintenance
Staining: More susceptible to discoloration over time
Investment: Lower initial cost
Tooth Conservation: Requires minimal enamel removal
Maintenance: Can be buffed, polished or repaired chairside

Porcelain Veneers

Composition: High-grade dental ceramic
Application: Multiple appointments with laboratory fabrication
Longevity: Often lasts 10-15+ years with proper care
Staining: Highly resistant to discoloration
Investment: Higher upfront cost
Tooth Conservation: Requires more substantial enamel preparation
Maintenance: Usually requires complete replacement if damaged

Making Your Decision

Your ideal choice depends on several personal factors:

  • Financial considerations: Composite veneers offer a more budget-friendly entry point to cosmetic enhancement
  • Treatment timeline: For immediate results, composite veneers can transform your smile in a single visit
  • Appearance goals: Porcelain veneers provide superior translucency and natural light reflection
  • Preservation priorities: If maintaining maximum natural tooth structure is important, composite requires less reduction
  • Long-term planning: For lasting results with minimal maintenance, porcelain offers greater longevity

Consulting with a qualified cosmetic dentist will help determine which option aligns best with your specific circumstances, aesthetic preferences, and oral health needs.

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Amazing experience, would definitely recommend for any dental needs!
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I brought my son here for his first dental appointment and dr Malik was amazing with him. Helped him remain calm and feel safe. Dr Malik recognized the importance of a positive first experience at the dentists. My son left happy and confident to come back for a follow up
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I have been with Askew Dental Care my whole life and have always had an amazing experience with the team. I have recently received Invisalign treatment from Dr. Malik, and after 5 months I couldn't be happier with the results! My teeth are much straighter and Dr. Malik made the process very straightforward. My treatment also involved a dental crown procedure which went very well. Thank you to the amazing team at Askew Dental for always providing a comfortable and smooth experience. Couldn't recommend enough!
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Had my fillings done recently, the staff were extremely kind and reassuring, very comfortable environment to be in, i’m happy with my results too!
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cami
Great dental practice. I am a new patient and contacted them for an urgent appointment and they saw me the next day. Dr Malik is excellent, professional and friendly, he made me feel at ease and identified my issues right away and recommended the course of treatment, and the process was very quick and painless. The receptionist is also very nice and always quick to respond via text. I was impressed with the level of care and had a great experience at this practice, I definitely recommend.
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Eman did a fantastic job, I highly recommend her for a hygienist visit. She was both thorough and gentle, and I really appreciated her clear explanations she provided throughout the appointment.
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Hugo
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Dr Beck is an incredibly trustworthy dentist. I have known him well for almost 10 years now. He is honest and integrous, and not only executes his dental treatments with care, precision, and excellence - he is also extremely responsible with making recommendations for treatments. He truly has only the best interests of his clients in mind, and is far from the commercially-oriented dentist that seems to be all too present these days.

Thank you Dr Beck for your stellar work and dental counsel to date. It is greatly appreciated.
Mark Thorne
My family have been patients at Askew Dental Care for over 15 years and have always been impressed and very happy with the care and advice given by Dr Beck and his team
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Joe Turner
Great dentist all around!
The receptionist (Don't know her name, sorry!) is very nice and accommodating.
Dr Malik is also kind, very efficient and highly competent. When it comes to suggesting treatments he is very clear in explaining the options both NHS and Private as well as their pros and cons, without putting pressure on a decision in either direction.
I opted for a mixture of treatments (fillings and inlays), the process was quick and I'm more than happy with the results.
When there was an issue with the billing on one occasion, I was contacted by the receptionist where is was sorted immediately.

Would highly recommend!
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Albert Tamou
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Yasmin Tijani
Lovely experience as always! I had my routine check up with Dr. Malik and my hygienist clean with Dr. Eman and both were very helpful and answered all my queries and questions. The receptionist Donna is also very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this practice
Chris
They are very welcoming and polite, they did a really good job. I would recommend to friends and family to come here.

FAQs

How long do Veneers last for?

Porcelain veneers should last between ten and fifteen years, after which time you will need to get them replaced. You can extend the lifetime of your veneers by taking good care of them – regular brushing, flossing and ensuring you visit the dentist and hygienist regularly. You should also avoid biting on things like your nails, pen lids and hard foods such as nuts, ice, apples and popcorn which can all chip your porcelain veneers.

Will my Composite veneers stain?

Porcelain is very durable and should not stain. If you know that your teeth tend to stain, you should try to minimise your consumption of darker food and drinks like red wine and spicy curries.

Will my veneered teeth be sensitive to hot and cold?

As a small layer of enamel is removed prior to fitting your veneers, some people do notice that their teeth are more sensitive to hot and cold food and drinks for a short time after having treatment. This will disappear within a few days, but we recommend avoiding hot and cold food and drinks for the first few days.