Clip-in veneers ‘a waste of money’ warns top dentist

Social media is currently awash with advertising for a cheap way of improving teeth, including a “one size fits all” clip on veneer.

But Richard Coates, of Sunderland’s Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry warns that not only are they “not effective” and “a waste of money” but their fit is on par with teeth from a joke shop.

The current obsession for perfect, white teeth has led to a number of quick fix products, which include this style of so called veneer.

And while a number of firms are selling bespoke sets which are matched to the clients’ teeth, there has been an explosion in the number of budget kits now available.

The sets, priced between £10 and £50, feature a thermo-plastic splint, which is heated up in hot water before being moulded to the teeth.

However, far from delivering a perfect, effortless smile, Coates advises that they are more likely to leave the user sporting a badly-fitting piece of plastic, which not only looks fake, but also affects their ability to speak properly.