Veneers are thin, handcrafted layers of ceramic or composite bonded to the front of your teeth—like elegant “ceramic nails” for your smile. They can instantly improve the appearance of stained, chipped, worn, or uneven front teeth with minimal intervention. At Switch Dental in Lower Hutt, we use digital scanning and careful design to craft veneers that enhance your smile naturally, without messy impressions or excessive drilling.
Even healthy teeth can feel mismatched to the smile you want. Chipping, discolouration, uneven sizing, or minor misalignment can all subtly affect your confidence. Veneers are a conservative, precise way to change that.
Common reasons patients choose veneers:
• Intrinsic stains that don’t respond to whitening
• Chipped or worn edges from grinding or daily wear
• Gaps between teeth (especially front ones)
• Mild misalignment or rotated teeth
• Peg-shaped or unevenly sized teeth
• Old, stained fillings on visible front teeth
Veneers can smooth, balance, and brighten your smile—without needing braces or crowns. In the right cases, they offer dramatic improvement with minimal tooth preparation.
At Switch, we offer two main types of veneers—porcelain and composite—and use digital planning to simulate your results before committing.
Porcelain Veneers
• Made from lifelike ceramic, handcrafted by skilled technicians
• Require a couple of visits
• No gooey impressions—we use a 3D TRIOS scanner
• Enamel is only lightly reshaped—just enough to create space without bulk
• Customised to blend seamlessly with your natural smile
• Highly aesthetic, stain-resistant, and durable
Composite Veneers
• Sculpted directly onto your tooth in one visit
• Usually no enamel removal
• Ideal for touch-ups or single-tooth corrections
• More affordable than porcelain
• Can be repaired if chipped
We’ll guide you through which option suits your goals, preferences, and budget. Whether it’s a subtle change or a full smile makeover, our focus is always on harmony—not perfection.
Will my teeth need to be shaved down?
In most cases, very little enamel is removed. Some composite veneers don’t require any.
Do you use impressions?
No—we use digital scanning, which is faster and more comfortable.
Are veneers strong?
Yes, especially porcelain. They’re built to last in the right cases with proper care.
Can I test what they’ll look like first?
Yes—we offer digital previews and wax-ups so you can see the design before committing.
Veneers, Designed for Real Life
Great veneers don’t stand out—they blend in beautifully. At Switch Dental, we focus on:
Custom smile design that suits your face, not a stock photo
Digital scanning and mock-ups to plan before we touch your teeth
Conservative prep to keep as much of your natural tooth as possible
An artistic eye — we match shades, shapes, and textures precisely
Realistic conversations about what’s achievable and what fits your lifestyle
You’ll never feel pushed—we’re here to co-design something you’ll love.
