Dental Veneers In Essex

Are You Unhappy With Your Smile?

Do You Dislike The Shape Of Your Teeth?

If The Answer Is “Yes” Veneers Could Be For You… 

Dental veneers at Start Smiling, Ingatestone, are a popular choice if you are looking for a new smile you can be confident with.

Veneers are no longer something that is only available for the rich and famous. Advances in technology mean veneers are more affordable than you think.

If your teeth have small gaps or are slightly crooked, veneers can work for you.

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain bonded to the front surface of your tooth, thus changing its appearance.

Veneers are often likened to false fingernails because they are able to offer an immediate transformation to any tooth irregularity. This means that you will not have to undergo months of orthodontic treatment or other similar procedures, but will have a new smile in a short space of time.

This is a treatment that can be used in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures, which makes it one of the most advantageous choices for optimum results when having a smile makeover.

Veneers are an elegant and versatile way of closing spaces, disguising darkened teeth or strengthening crowded, protruding teeth. They are also used to replace lost enamel and can help strengthen teeth weakened by erosion, over-brushing or simply age.

Porcelain is the most favoured material for veneers, because they are durable and offer a natural looking appearance.

Why Choose Start Smiling For Your Makeover Treatment?

That is a very good question. We could give you a few reasons why we think we are the right fit for you, but we prefer to let our patients do the talking. Here are some of the reviews that have been left online by our smile makeover patients…

Dr Tom Sealey replaced my old upper veneers and did a first-class job. Dr Tom addressed my concerns honestly and in detail when responding to my emails and during my consultations. Dr Tom works meticulously every step of the way, and I am delighted with the final result. Kudos to Simon (the technician) for my natural-looking veneers. Dr Tom and Simon collaborated closely to create my perfect smile. I am also grateful to the dental nurses, practice manager and friendly receptionists. Thanks to the dental hygienists, I have learnt how to take better care of my oral health. Start Smiling provide an all-round top quality service and experience.

Christina Neofytou

I have been going to start smiling for more than 10 and had mainly required the hygienist and checkups. Unfortunately I had a serious accident and damaged my teeth and gums to such an extent that I required a lot of dental work that was ongoing for over a year. This work was carried out by Tony and he had to reconstruct my gums which included a graft. I also required a brace and veneers. During this time I had regular visits with Alison who has guided me through my oral hygiene. I am a very nervous patient but every visit to Start Smiling was totally pain free and all the staff were kind and caring. I cannot thank everyone enough at Start Smiling for giving me back my smile and confidence.

Claire Waters

I have recently moved into the area and was recommended to get in contact with Start Smiling. I only joined them a month ago but have nothing but positive things to say. Tony and his colleagues are a very friendly team and you feel at ease when in the practice. They are very thorough and provide and fantastic service throughout. I have recently had some composite bonging work and whitening treatment with my teeth and have been exceptionally happy with the results. In turn, I have recommended my wife and some friends to join up! Terry Farr, Mountnessing

Terry Farr

I cannot begin to explain how pleased I am with the outcome of my personalised treatment plan carried out by the team at Start Smiling. I am more confident, smile more, am willing to have more photos taken and am proud to share the journey with whoever will listen! The comments from family and friends make every hurdle worth it and when I see my teeth in the mirror I still have to remind myself…they are mine! Previous experiences had left me extremely nervous about having dentistry work done; the thought of surgery, needles, an implant, veneers and braces (again) filled me with horror. However, I can honestly say, with the support of all of the team, I really should not have worried anywhere near as much as I initially did. Dr Tony and Kira were amazing and were there for me with whatever I needed to know, including follow up calls after appointments. I had received some great work done by Tony in another surgery several years ago and I trusted him, so I found his new practice online and travelled 20 miles each way because I knew that the level of service would be nothing but excellent! Every step of the journey was explained, before during and after. I would say the conversations were transparent and this reduced my anxiety about the treatment I was having. The office staff were also brilliant, a massive thanks to Pam and all the others in offering support, at times even sitting with me before or in between treatments to reassure me. My major phobia is of needles; however, this was not a problem as Tony offered me a numbing agent, which meant I experienced no pain during injections and therefore no longer had to worry about this. The whole practice has such a family feel and many of the team know my first name, something you do not often get these days, this all added to the personalised touch that was given at Start Smiling. A massive thank you to you all for going above and beyond at every point in the journey.Tom Lawson

P Lawson

Thank you for my smile makeover and your friendly and professional service.

Linda .T

I have been going to Start Smiling for a number of years and cannot recommend Dr Tom, Dr Tony and the rest of the team highly enough. I have received a complete smile makeover, which over the course of a year involved straightening, shaping and whitening my teeth. This process involved multiple visits, and I like many people am not the biggest fan of dental visits, but the entire experience at Start Smiling was superb from start to finish. The facilities are excellent, and the team show a genuine passion for what they do.I now have the confidence to 'start smiling', and am extremely grateful for their services!:)

Adam Sealey

I have been going to Start Smiling for a number of years and cannot recommend Dr Tom, Dr Tony and the rest of the team highly enough. I have received a complete smile makeover, which over the course of a year involved straightening, shaping and whitening my teeth. This process involved multiple visits, and I like many people am not the biggest fan of dental visits, but the entire experience at Start Smiling was superb from start to finish. The facilities are excellent, and the team show a genuine passion for what they do.I now have the confidence to 'start smiling', and am extremely grateful for their services!:)

Adam Sealey

I have recently finished my treatment with Tony and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I found Tony to be very understanding of what I wanted to achieve and I honestly felt like he wanted the best result for me too. I had a brace when I was younger but I still never had the smile I wanted, so after a recommendation from a colleague I went to see Tony to see what could be done. I had the C-fast braces and couldn’t believe how quickly my teeth straightened, my bottom brace came off after 4 months and my top after 6 months! We then started the whitening treatment for a few weeks before finishing off with some composite bonding on some of my front teeth. Not only Tony but all of the other staff at start-smiling who were involved in my journey, were always so personable and welcoming, I cannot thank the team enjoy. If it isn’t already obvious, I highly recommend anyone who is unhappy with their smile to visit the practice �

Hanna Louise Belle

“Fantastic, They Look Amazing – A Hollywood Smile” Says Corinne

See What A Dramatic Effect Veneers Can Have On Your Smile

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How Long Do Veneers Last?

Porcelain veneers typically last between five and ten years, while composite veneers tend to have a shorter life span.

To make your veneers last longer you should treat them as your teeth need to be treated.

Also, ensure that you keep regular appointments to see us to keep your mouth as healthy as can be, try and stick to a good diet and avoid too many acidic foods and foods that can stain your teeth.

“Other People Now Say To Me Your Teeth Look Amazing” Says Corinne

Corinne’s Smile Transformation

Why Should I Get Veneers? 4 Possible Reasons

Well there are a wide variety of reasons why you might opt for treatment with dental veneers:

1.       Discoloured Teeth – Veneers can cover stained teeth that won’t respond to whitening treatments.

2.       Damaged Teeth – Your teeth maybe damaged for a number of reasons, excessive grinding for example.  Veneers can also correct the appearance of chipped or broken teeth.  You can also use them for teeth where the enamel has been damaged or a replacement to stop any further damage to the tooth underneath.

3.       Gaps – Spaces between your teeth can easily be closed using veneers, giving you a more uniform-looking smile, making you feel happier.

4.       Crooked Teeth – There are only a few cases using Veneers for crooked teeth.  If your teeth are not severely crooked you can use Veneers to give the appearance of a perfectly straight smile. Win – win.

Smile Makeover

This case was completed using the most conservative approach as possible. We had spent time over the last year tooth whitening and discussing alternative options such as comprehensive orthodontics and composite bonding, but the patient did not feel she would achieve the smile aesthetics she wanted with these more minimally invasive techniques.

Smile Makeover

When you exhaust all other more minimally-invasive techniques first and the end-result is still not to their expectations, then I feel we can safely and predictably complete a makeover using ceramics as long as we still follow minimally-invasive preparation protocols and are are careful and exact with our planning and execution.

At Start-Smiling we usually use veneers alongside crowns, implants or bridges as part of a smile makeover.

We work in close consultation with our master ceramist to design and fabricate your veneer to match colour if a single unit or create your perfect smile if part of a smile makeover.

Award Winning Dentistry

Dr Thomas Sealey was able to restore his patient’s mouth, where they had worn and chipped their teeth, with such minimal techniques and using the most beautiful and delicate ceramic veneers that the result was considered to be the best in the UK at the 2018 Aesthetic Dentistry Awards.  What an amazing accomplishment.

In addition, Dr Sealey was able to change a dark and discoloured front tooth dental crown and replace it with such a stunning new crown that it was indistinguishable within his patient’s smile.  This is the most natural result that all dentists aim to achieve.  His work was so beautiful that he was awarded the ‘Highly Commended’ award at the 2018 Aesthetic Dentistry Awards as voted by a panel of expert dentists from across the UK.

“They Look Amazing” Says Veneers Patient Amanda

Are Veneers Suitable For You?

As with any treatment here at Start Smiling the first step is to assess your smile to ensure that veneers are the best treatment for you.

That’s why we offer a FREE Smile Analysis for all new patients so that we can assess your smile and see if you are suitable for dental veneers. You can look at all options that are available to you and discover how to get the smile that you’ve always dreamed of!