How long do veneers last?

With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, porcelain veneers often last ten years or more. Composite bonding may need polishing or repair sooner.

Do veneers damage your teeth?

Porcelain veneers usually require a small amount of enamel to be removed. Composite bonding often needs little or no preparation. Your dentist will explain what is involved for your teeth.

Can I have veneers on just one tooth?

Yes. A single veneer can be shade-matched to your other teeth, although sometimes treating a pair of teeth gives a more balanced result.

What is the difference between veneers and composite bonding?

Veneers are made in a lab and bonded to the tooth, while composite bonding is shaped directly onto the tooth in the surgery. Bonding is usually quicker and lower cost, and veneers are more durable and stain-resistant.

Are veneers suitable for everyone?

Veneers are not suitable if you have active decay or gum disease, or if you grind your teeth heavily. We will check this at your consultation.

Which dentist at your practice carries out composite bonding?

Associate dentist Jennifer Goldney (GDC 212513) carries out composite bonding at Littleover Dental Practice. Jennifer graduated from the University of Leeds in 2011, holds membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and uses bonding to transform the appearance, shape and shade of teeth. Her full profile appears on the Meet our team page.

Should I think about whitening before bonding?

Teeth whitening can lighten the colour of natural teeth. Jennifer Goldney provides both tooth whitening and composite bonding at Littleover Dental Practice, so the order of treatment can be planned during a consultation.

Can I have composite bonding on the NHS, or is it private?

Composite bonding for cosmetic reasons is a private treatment at Littleover Dental Practice. Littleover Dental Practice is a private practice accepting new private patients, and a new patient consultation costs £97.

How does composite bonding compare with veneers?

Veneers are thin coverings of porcelain fixed to the front surface of a tooth, and fitting a porcelain veneer usually involves removing a small amount of enamel. Littleover Dental Practice offers both veneers and composite bonding, and the dentist explains which suits each tooth.

My teeth are slightly crooked. What are my options besides bonding?

Invisalign straightens teeth with a series of clear, removable aligners instead of brackets and wires, and Jennifer Goldney is a certified Invisalign provider. Invisalign at Littleover Dental Practice costs £2,300 per arch. Discussing straightening and bonding together lets the dentist plan alignment and appearance during a consultation.

Composite bonding in Littleover

Associate dentist Jennifer Goldney provides composite bonding at Littleover Dental Practice to transform the appearance, shape and shade of teeth. Jennifer holds membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and also provides tooth whitening and Invisalign, so colour, shape and alignment can be discussed at one visit. Call 01332 776177 to book a consultation at 106 Littleover Lane, Derby.

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What is composite bonding?

Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental treatment that bonds tooth-coloured composite resin to a tooth to change its shape, shade or overall appearance, or to repair chipped and worn edges.

Jennifer Goldney (GDC 212513) provides composite bonding at Littleover Dental Practice.
Tooth-coloured composite blends in with natural teeth and is also used to fix chipped or worn teeth.
Cosmetic treatments such as composite bonding are usually paid for privately.
Jennifer is a certified Invisalign provider with a postgraduate diploma in clear aligner therapy (2023).