Cosmetic dentistry · St Helier
Veneers & Smile Makeovers in Jersey
From whitening to porcelain veneers, we plan your new smile with you and show you the result on screen first, then as a 3D printed trial smile on your own teeth. It starts with a free cosmetic consultation.
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At a glance
Cosmetic consultationFree
Veneersoften same-day
Previewon screen, then a 3D printed trial smile
Your dentistDr Tom Bray
Guarantee2 years on CEREC work
The treatment explained
What are porcelain veneers and smile makeovers?
A porcelain veneer is a thin shell of ceramic bonded to the front of a tooth to change its colour, shape or size. Porcelain reflects light much like natural enamel and resists staining, which is why it’s chosen for a long-lasting change. Contact lens veneers are an ultra-thin version that can need little or no drilling.
A smile makeover is a plan for your whole smile rather than a single treatment. It might combine whitening, clear aligners, bonding and veneers. Dr Tom Bray designs your new smile from photos and scans, and you try it in as a 3D printed trial smile on your own teeth before any tooth is prepared.
Lab-made veneers are handmade by award-winning ceramists to Tom’s design, and some veneers can be made in the practice the same day with CEREC. With good care and regular check-ups, porcelain veneers last for many years.
In short
- Veneersthin porcelain shells
- Previewa 3D printed trial smile
- Made byaward-winning ceramists, or CEREC in the practice
- First stepa free consultation with Tom
Your options
The least invasive route to your new smile
Many people need only a small change. Others want a complete makeover. We consider every option, on its own or combined.
Whitening
A brighter shade with home whitening, often the first step.
Bonding and straightening
Tooth-coloured composite or clear aligners can reshape and straighten teeth without drilling.
Porcelain veneers
Thin porcelain, usually under 1mm, bonded to the front of your teeth to change their shape and colour, including ultra-thin contact lens veneers that often need little or no drilling. Handmade by award-winning ceramists, or made the same day in the practice.
Results
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How it works
From consultation to new smile
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Free consultation
Tell us what you’d like to change. We check your teeth and gums and talk through the options.
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Smile design
For bigger changes, we design your smile from photos and scans, and you see it on screen, then try it on your teeth as a 3D printed trial smile.
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Preparation
Often whitening first, so veneers match your new shade, plus any gum treatment needed.
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Same-day veneers
CEREC designs and mills porcelain veneers in the practice, usually while you wait.
FAQs
Smile Makeovers and Veneers: your questions answered
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With good care and regular check-ups, veneers can last 20 years or more.
Do veneers damage your teeth?
Veneers are usually under 1mm thick, so only a thin layer of enamel is removed. We keep preparation to a minimum, and sometimes whitening or bonding is all you need.
Can veneers be done in one day?
Often, yes. CEREC lets us make porcelain veneers in the practice while you wait. Some cases go to a specialist laboratory, which takes 2–3 weeks.
Can I see the result before I commit?
Yes. For bigger changes we design your smile from photos and scans and show you the proposed result on screen. Dr Tom Bray then 3D prints a trial smile from your design: a temporary mock-up placed over your own teeth, so you can see and feel the new shape before any tooth is prepared.
I grind my teeth. Can I still have veneers?
Usually, yes. We normally recommend a night guard to protect them.
What are contact lens veneers?
Contact lens veneers are ultra-thin porcelain veneers, a fraction of a millimetre thick. Because they’re so thin, many cases need little or no drilling of your natural teeth. They suit healthy teeth that need a change of colour, shape or length. Dr Tom Bray will tell you at your free consultation whether they’re right for you.
Who makes your veneers?
Same-day veneers are designed and milled in the practice with CEREC. Lab-made porcelain veneers, including contact lens veneers, are handmade by award-winning ceramists to Tom’s digital design, once you’ve approved the shape as a 3D printed trial smile.
How do I choose a cosmetic dentist in Jersey?
Ask to see the result before any tooth is prepared, check the dentist’s training in veneers and smile design, ask who makes the veneers, and get a written estimate. At Confidence Dental, smile makeovers are led by Dr Tom Bray, who trained in porcelain veneer makeovers at the Ash Parmar Academy and received a National Future of Dentistry Award in 2018. Your new smile is designed digitally and tried in as a 3D printed trial smile; lab-made veneers, including ultra-thin contact lens veneers, are handmade by award-winning ceramists; and same-day CEREC veneers are made in the practice.
How much do veneers cost in Jersey?
It depends on how many teeth are treated and whether you combine veneers with whitening, bonding or aligners. You get a written estimate after your free consultation with Dr Tom Bray, and 0% finance is available for treatment from £2,000.
How much does a smile makeover cost?
It depends on what you need. After your free consultation you’ll get a written estimate, and 0% payment plans are available.
Who does smile makeovers and veneers at Confidence Dental?
Dr Tom Bray, who trained in porcelain veneer makeovers and full-mouth rehabilitation at the Ash Parmar Academy. Your free cosmetic consultation is with Tom.