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Porcelain veneers should never be designed around trends.
At The Dental Article, Barzy Jaza designs every veneer case around the individual, considering facial features, smile proportions, function, and long-term aesthetics before any final ceramics are produced.
Using advanced digital planning and a prototype smile process, suitable cases are trialled and refined before final approval, allowing patients to assess the direction of their new smile before treatment is completed.
The result is a more considered, predictable, and natural approach to smile design.
Why Patients Travel To Us For Veneers
Veneers should not be designed in isolation. A beautiful smile has to work with your face, lips, speech, bite and natural expression.
At The Dental Article, Barzy Jaza plans veneer cases with a focus on facial balance, conservative tooth preparation, occlusion and long-term stability. The aim is not simply to make teeth whiter, but to create a smile that looks like it belongs to you.
Before final porcelain veneers are made, suitable cases are first assessed through a prototype smile. This allows the proposed shape, length, edge position and overall balance to be reviewed properly before the definitive ceramics are approved.
"Transform your smile with tailored veneers at The Dental Article"
Every veneer case begins with diagnosis and planning. We look at your smile from multiple angles: tooth proportions, gum display, bite, lip movement, facial symmetry and how your teeth show when you speak.
This planning stage allows us to design the result first, trial it where appropriate, and only then move towards final treatment. That is what makes the process feel calmer, safer and more predictable for patients.
See And Trial Your Smile Before Final Veneers Are Made
A key part of our veneer process is the prototype smile.
Where clinically suitable, we create a temporary preview of the proposed smile before the final porcelain veneers are made. This gives you and Barzy the opportunity to assess the design in real life rather than relying only on photographs or a digital image.
The prototype allows us to review:
- Tooth length and proportions
- Smile width and facial balance
- Edge position
- Speech and phonetics
- Lip support
- Bite comfort
- How the smile moves with natural expression
Only once the design has been assessed, refined and approved do we move towards the final ceramics. This is a more considered way to approach veneers because it reduces guesswork and gives patients far more confidence before treatment is completed.
A More Advanced Approach To Veneers
Porcelain veneers are not just a cosmetic treatment. They affect how the teeth look, meet, function and age over time.
Barzy Jaza has postgraduate training in occlusion and porcelain veneers, allowing each case to be planned with both aesthetics and bite stability in mind. This is particularly important in patients with worn teeth, uneven edges, previous orthodontics, grinding habits or more complex smile changes.
The aim is to create veneers that look refined and natural, but also feel comfortable and function properly long-term.
Natural-Looking Veneers Should Still Look Like You
The best veneer results are usually the ones that do not announce themselves.
We avoid oversized, overly opaque or artificial-looking smiles. Instead, we focus on the details that make teeth look real: shape, texture, translucency, edge position, proportions and how the smile sits within the face.
The goal is not to give every patient the same “perfect” smile. The goal is to create a healthier, fresher and more confident version of your own smile.
Barzy Jaza, GDC 277710
Clinical Director
MChd/BChd, BSc, PGDip
Barzy is one of the few clinicians in the UK to hold a postgraduate Diploma in Occlusion and Porcelain Veneers, with a particular focus on porcelain veneers, smile design, discreet orthodontics, and complex cosmetic rehabilitation. His approach combines facially driven smile design with a detailed understanding of bite function, allowing treatment to be planned not only for aesthetics, but for long-term stability and predictability.
Every veneer case is approached conservatively and begins with careful planning before any irreversible treatment takes place. Rather than focusing solely on teeth, Barzy considers facial proportions, smile dynamics, tooth shape, lip support, and overall facial harmony when designing a new smile. Where appropriate, proposed veneer cases are trialled using a prototype smile, allowing both clinician and patient to assess, refine, and approve the design before the final porcelain veneers are produced.
The aim is never to create smiles that look artificial, overdone, or trend-driven. Instead, the focus is on creating natural-looking porcelain veneers that complement the individual, preserve healthy tooth structure wherever possible, and deliver results that remain both aesthetically and functionally successful for years to come.
Dental Veneers
Transform your smile with bespoke veneers at The Dental Article in Didsbury. Whether you're looking to correct chips, gaps, discolouration or uneven teeth, our expert team designs natural-looking smiles tailored to you.
What Will My Smile Look Like?
Your smile is planned digitally and, in suitable cases, trialled with a prototype before final veneers are made. This helps you understand the proposed shape, length and overall look before completion.
Will My Teeth Be Drilled Down?
Our approach is conservative. Where possible, we preserve healthy tooth structure and avoid unnecessary preparation. The amount of preparation depends on your starting point and the result being planned.
Will My Veneers Look Natural?
Natural-looking veneers depend on proportion, translucency, texture and facial harmony. We design veneers to suit your features rather than creating a generic smile.
Do I Need Alignment First?
Some patients benefit from discreet alignment before veneers. This can reduce the amount of tooth preparation needed and improve the final result.
How Long Do Veneers Last?
Porcelain veneers can last 15 to 20 years with good planning, careful bonding, maintenance and protection. We will advise you on hygiene, reviews and nightguard protection where needed.
Can I Spread The Cost?
Finance options are available, including interest-free options subject to status and approval. We will explain fees clearly before treatment begins.
Minimal-Preparation Veneers
Many patients worry that veneers will mean aggressive drilling or irreversible changes to healthy teeth. That is not how modern veneer treatment should be planned.
At The Dental Article, our approach is conservative and case-specific. Where clinically appropriate, we use minimal-preparation techniques and careful planning to preserve as much healthy enamel as possible.
In some cases, alignment, whitening or edge bonding may be recommended first to improve the final result and reduce the amount of preparation required. The goal is always to achieve the desired aesthetic improvement while respecting the natural teeth underneath.
Stunning Smile Enhancements
Veneers can be used to improve chipped, worn, uneven, discoloured or disproportionate teeth. They can also help close small spaces, broaden the smile and create better symmetry.
At The Dental Article, veneer treatment is not planned as a quick cosmetic cover-up. It is planned as part of a complete smile design process, taking into account the way your teeth look, function and sit within your face.
What is included:
- Cosmetic consultation and smile assessment
- Digital scan and clinical photography
- Discussion of porcelain veneers, alignment, whitening or bonding where relevant
- Prototype smile planning where suitable
- Clear treatment options and finance information before proceeding
Dental Veneers Assessment And Planning
The assessment stage is where good veneer treatment begins.
We look at your teeth, bite, smile line, gum levels, tooth wear, facial proportions and existing restorations. We also discuss the type of result you want: subtle, brighter, more symmetrical, fuller, more youthful or a complete smile redesign.
From there, Barzy can advise whether porcelain veneers are the right option, or whether alignment, whitening, bonding, gum contouring or a staged approach would give a better and more conservative result.
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The Dental Article Veneers Process
Our veneer process is designed to reduce guesswork. Each stage is there to help us understand your goals, design the smile properly, trial the proposed result where appropriate and then complete the final veneers with precision.
Facially Tailored Smile Design
We design the smile around your facial features, lip movement, tooth display and natural expression. The aim is a result that suits you rather than a smile copied from someone else.
Prototype-Led Planning
Where suitable, your proposed smile is trialled with a prototype. This allows us to assess shape, length, speech, bite and facial harmony before the final veneers are approved.
Occlusion-Aware Veneers
Veneers need to look good, but they also need to function. Barzy’s postgraduate training in occlusion and porcelain veneers helps guide planning around bite stability, comfort and long-term maintenance.
Patient Experiences At The Dental Article
Patients choose The Dental Article for careful planning, a calm clinical environment and a detailed approach to cosmetic dentistry. Read what patients have said about their experience with Barzy and the team.
Your questions answered
Dental Veneer FAQs
Do veneers damage teeth?
Veneers require careful planning. In many cases, we can use conservative or minimal-preparation techniques, especially when the teeth are already well positioned. The amount of preparation depends on your starting point, bite and desired result.
Can I see my smile before final veneers are made?
In suitable cases, yes. We can create a prototype smile so the proposed design can be assessed before the final porcelain veneers are made. This helps review shape, length, speech, facial balance and overall appearance.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Porcelain veneers can last many years when well planned, carefully bonded and maintained properly. Longevity depends on bite, hygiene, diet, grinding habits and regular dental care.
Will my veneers look natural?
That is the aim. We focus on proportion, translucency, texture and facial harmony so the veneers look refined and believable rather than artificial.
Do I need Invisalign before veneers?
Not always. Some patients benefit from discreet alignment before veneers because it can improve tooth position and reduce the amount of preparation needed. Barzy will advise if this applies to your case.
Can veneers fix worn teeth?
Yes, veneers can help restore worn or shortened teeth, but the bite must be assessed carefully first. In worn dentitions, planning around occlusion is especially important.
Can veneers stain?
Porcelain veneers are highly stain resistant compared with natural teeth and composite. Good hygiene and regular maintenance are still important.
Can I spread the cost?
Finance options are available, including interest-free options subject to status and approval. Full costs are discussed clearly before treatment begins.
Patient Experiences At The Dental Article
Our veneer process is designed to reduce guesswork. Each stage is there to help us understand your goals, design the smile properly, trial the proposed result where appropriate and then complete the final veneers with precision.
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The Dental Article
810 Wilmslow Road
Didsbury
Manchester
M20 6UH
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