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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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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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What are the benefits of veneers?

Patients from Turnham Green, Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush are choosing porcelain veneers because:
  • Porcelain veneers is a versatile treatment which can be used to cover up different dental flaws including chips, cracks, gaps, discolouration and minor misalignment
  • Treatment for dental veneers is painless with no need for injections or an anaesthetic
  • Porcelain veneers can be used on a single tooth or can be used on many or all your teeth for a dazzling smile makeover
  • Porcelain veneers are strong and durable. They are resistant to staining and easy to maintain
  • You’ll get stunning results immediately after having your porcelain veneers fitted

What Our Patients Say

Krzysztof Mróz
Great dentist, I’m very happy with with service. Definitely recommend dr Malik
S Alnajafi
Fantastic service and warm, professional advice!
Nadia Jubbawy
Excellent service! Great dentists and nurses and welcoming receptionists. They always do their best to accommodate for you and answer any questions. 5 stars- Thank you!
Omaima Hussain
Always a fantastic experience at this clinic. The staff are welcoming and the dentist is gentle and thorough. I am always comfortable here and everything is explained clearly. Such a wonderful team.
Zeena Adnan
Great clinic, the staff are friendly, Dr Malik is highly experienced and professional. My family and I had a great experience, highly recommend.
Deepika Ahluwalia
Excellent dental clinic. Highly recommend
Roaa A
Very patient centred care with great expertise and knowledge.
S
Very friendly and professional staff (dentists and receptionist) - it made a nerve-racking experience pleasant!
Enas Dheedan
Love the part time receptionist, she is great with people and amazing energy with kids. The dental practice itself is very professional and had a great experience
Celia Frayling
Excellent care I strongly recommend
Jihad Kader
Lovely practice. Great service. Highly recommend
Hussain S
I had a chip in my front tooth repaired here and was also given a splint. The service was excellent, professional, friendly and reassuring. I am very happy with the results and would definitely recommend this practice.
Ali Jubbawy
Great practice with a lovely team. Would highly recommend.
Yousef Ibrahim
As a patient for many years, I have always had professional service with the highly experience dental hygienists Dr Eman. Great value for money.
suzie puchalska
welcoming practice with experienced dentists and friendly receptionist
Jiten Patel
Always provided friendly and cost effective advice for me and the family. Would recommend
Rosie Wright
Great practice and so brilliant with my young children.
Luke C
Eman was brilliant. Super informative and efficient. Have been coming to Askew Dental for years. They are great!!!
Peshraw Namo
Just had my routine dental hygiene appointment at Askew Clinic, and as always, the experience was fantastic. The hygienist, Eman, was incredibly gentle and friendly—she really made me feel comfortable throughout. Highly recommend this place to everyone looking for excellent dental care!
Tyler Bowcambe
Good communication, nice and friendly staff 👌
Chrissie Whiteway
The team at Askew Dental are friendly, professional deliver an excellent service.
Praveen Rao
Really helpful and friendly immaculate dental clinic. Dr Malik and the receptionist are both very kind, understanding and professional. Highly recommended.
Yasmin R
Dr. Malik and the team are so friendly, warm and excellent at their jobs. I’d definitely recommend coming here.
Anthea Mars
Our family has been coming to Askew dental care for several years now and I cannot recommend them enough. Great service and fantastic care from Eman, Dr Beck & Malek. 5 stars all round.
Azhe Beck
Eman and Dr Beck are not only highly skilled but also genuinely caring. They take the time to explain every step of my treatment, answer all my questions patiently, and make sure I am comfortable throughout. Their attention to detail and gentle approach truly sets them apart. I could not recommend them and Askew Dental practice enough.
Agata Szuchnicka
Great, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Amazing dentistry, thank you!
Lilla Tulloch
I’ve been coming here for years and it’s excellent. Eman in particular is great for regular cleaning!
Gary O'Brien
Eman is a great hygienist. Super thorough. Best of all she's got me to improve my brushing and flossing so she's able to get a better result.
Miguel Rios
Great advice and fantastic treatment for not just me but also the family.
Martin
Would recommend anyone to this practice. Staff and very professional and welcoming.
Andrii Vereta
I had an appointment at this clinic, I am very, very pleased, the service is good, the doctor is also good.
The doctor does his job well and accurately, it was not painful and not scary, and he also gave professional advice on further treatment. I sincerely recommend him. If you want your teeth and smile to be perfect, choose good doctors who know and love their job.
Many thanks to this clinic
Charlotte Tisdall
Me and my family have been patients at Askew Dental for more than ten years. We have always been very happy with the team and the treatment we have received. Highly recommended.
Charles Clinton
I visited the surgery for a check-up yesterday and was genuinely impressed with the level of service and care provided
Dr Malik was awesome,definitely will come back 👌
Sophia Kolisnyk
nice service
Nadia Guetat
Excellent, professional, friendly & very efficient. Highly recommend! A little on the expensive side but aren't all dentists expensive?
Sue Lee-Stern
I love this dental practise. Our whole family have been patients for years. Great care, even down to an emergency appointment to reassure a stressed out 18 year A level student her teeth were all fine & healthy! Very grateful to have this practise on our doorstep in W12.
Alex Bermudez
Best dentist I’ve ever had. So happy to have it local to me. Since I’ve been with Askew they’ve sorted out the problems I had and taken my hygiene to a whole other level. As well as expertise they are so attentive as well. Can’t recommend enough.
AJ Agata
I have been a patient at Askew Dental Care for years, and I cannot recommend Dr. Beck and his team highly enough. Whether it’s an emergency, a routine check-up, maintenance, cosmetic work, or surgical procedures, they’ve consistently provided exceptional care. Dr. Beck is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and always reassuring. The hygienist is fantastic, thorough, gentle, and incredibly helpful. If you’re looking for the best dentist in west London, this is the place to go!
BB
Incredibly considerate and professional, really caring to have loyal clients
Svitlana Fedorenko
Having great experience for my teenage daughter with Dr Malik Saleh and his lovely assistant. Appreciated reception team for responsiveness and warm welcome 🤗
Seren Kaya
I have been visiting Askew Dental Care for years and I am always pleased with the advice and treatment I have received from both Dr Beck & Dr Malik. Would highly recommend!
Gareth McEwen
I’ve been with Askew Dental Care for years now and couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Dr Beck has been a terrific Dentist not only to myself but my wife and kids, and Eman is an excellent Hygienist.
At a recent appointment I was looked after by Dr Malik and I received the same first class treatment as always. A perfect addition to the team.
A3TTK
I love my local dental clinic. Really nice bunch who are always accommodating, professional and super hygienic. I’ve been going there for years. They are awesome.
Mohamed Al-Thani
I always have excellent and professional sessions with the dental hygienist Eman. I would highly recommend her.

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.