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No-Prep Veneers: Lengthening Short, Discoloured Teeth

A West Road Dental case study from our Oakham practice: no-prep veneers used to lengthen short, discoloured teeth to match the patient's front two — no drilling, and no healthy tooth removed.

This patient came to us wanting her teeth lengthened so they matched her front two. The teeth either side were short and discoloured, which left a visible step along the edge of her smile.

Before

Before treatment: the upper teeth beside the central incisor sit noticeably shorter, creating a stepped edge, with discolouration towards the gum line
Before treatment, other side: the same stepped incisal edge where the teeth are shorter than the patient’s front two

The treatment

We used no-prep veneers. No-prep means what it says: no drilling, and no healthy tooth removed to make room. That matters, because conventional veneers usually need some of the natural tooth surface reduced first — and once it is gone, it does not grow back.

The treatment was carried out in two stages.

After

After treatment: no-prep veneers have lengthened the teeth so the incisal edges run level with the front two
After treatment, other side: the upper teeth now match in length and shade

The teeth are lengthened to match the front two, and the discolouration is covered by the veneer rather than bleached out.

Would this work for you?

No-prep veneers suit some cases and not others — it depends on the position, shape and condition of the teeth being treated, and on what you want to change. Results vary from person to person, and the only way to know what is realistic for you is an assessment.

If you are considering veneers, get in touch or call the practice on 01572 722677. We will talk you through the options honestly, including whether veneers are the right answer at all.

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