That depends on what you would like to change and whether veneers are the most appropriate way of achieving it.

Porcelain veneers offer excellent aesthetics, strength and stain resistance and can provide a long-term solution for carefully selected patients. However, we do not recommend veneers simply because someone wants a cosmetic change.

Where whitening, orthodontics or composite bonding can achieve a better or more conservative result, we will discuss those options too.

Yes. The Dental Barns offers finance options, including up to 12 months interest-free finance, subject to eligibility.

Your complete treatment cost will be confirmed before treatment begins, allowing you to understand both the overall investment and any available payment options clearly.

At The Dental Barns, e.max® porcelain veneers start from £995 per tooth.

The exact fee depends on the complexity of the restoration and the planning required. Our veneers are individually designed and handcrafted rather than produced as a standardised set, allowing the shape, shade, texture and translucency to be tailored to your smile.

Porcelain veneer costs depend on the number of teeth being treated and the complexity of the individual case.

At The Dental Barns, genuine e.max® porcelain veneers start from £995 per tooth. Every case is planned individually, and you will receive a clear treatment plan and breakdown of costs before deciding whether to proceed.

For some patients, a single veneer is all that is required. Others may choose several veneers as part of a wider smile transformation.

Absolutely, where it is clinically appropriate.

A single veneer can sometimes be used to improve one tooth that differs in shape, proportion, colour or appearance from its neighbours.

The challenge with a single veneer is making it disappear naturally into the surrounding smile, which is why careful shade matching, texture and translucency are particularly important.

Most patients find veneer treatment much more comfortable than they expected.

Appointments are carefully managed around your comfort, and local anaesthetic can be used where appropriate. We also deliberately allow plenty of clinical time so your treatment does not feel rushed.

Our aim is for even complex cosmetic dentistry to feel calm and considered.

Yes. Predictability is a major part of our approach.

We create an initial smile design and use a Trial Smile so you can see how the proposed changes relate to your face and smile before committing to the final porcelain.

Temporary veneers also provide another opportunity to assess the shape, proportions and overall appearance before your final e.max® restorations are completed.

We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach to tooth preparation.

Our philosophy is to preserve as much healthy natural tooth structure as possible. Some cases require extremely little preparation, while others may require more depending on the existing position, shape and condition of the teeth.

Where significant tooth reduction would otherwise be required, we may discuss alternatives such as orthodontic alignment first.

A typical e.max® porcelain veneer journey at The Dental Barns takes around 4–6 weeks.

We deliberately allow time for detailed planning, your Trial Smile, any necessary tooth preparation, high-quality temporary veneers and the craftsmanship required to create the final porcelain restorations.

The final veneers are then carefully assessed and fitted once both you and your dentist are happy with the result.

There is no set number. Some patients need only one veneer to restore or improve a particular tooth, while others choose several veneers across the teeth visible when they smile.

We plan this around your individual smile rather than automatically recommending a particular number. Your lip line, tooth position, proportions and the amount of tooth visible when you smile all influence the final recommendation.

Veneers do not require a complicated maintenance routine.

Good daily brushing, interdental cleaning and regular professional hygiene care remain the foundations. Avoiding habits such as nail biting or using your teeth to open packaging will also help protect them.

We will give you personalised aftercare advice based on your smile and bite.

Porcelain veneers are strong, but like natural teeth they are not indestructible.

Biting very hard objects, nail biting, trauma or significant grinding can place excessive forces on them. Where grinding is identified, we may recommend additional protection such as a night guard.

e.max® porcelain veneers are designed as a durable, long-term restoration, but there is no single lifespan that applies to every patient.

Longevity depends on factors including your bite, tooth position, grinding habits, oral hygiene and how the veneers are cared for.

Careful planning before treatment is therefore just as important as the quality of the porcelain itself.

High-quality porcelain such as e.max® is considerably more resistant to staining than composite resin.

That makes it particularly suitable for patients looking for a stable, long-term cosmetic result. Your surrounding natural teeth can still change colour over time, however, which is why regular hygiene care and sensible maintenance remain important.

Veneers should generally be considered a long-term commitment.

Although we aim to use extremely conservative preparation, some alteration of the natural tooth may be required depending on the case. Once a tooth has been prepared for a veneer, it will normally continue to require a restoration in the future.

This is one of the reasons we discuss more conservative options first where appropriate.

The natural tooth beneath a veneer can still develop decay, just as any other tooth can.

That is why we make sure your teeth and gums are healthy before cosmetic treatment begins and why excellent oral hygiene remains important afterwards.

Careful veneer design and precise bonding also help create margins that can be cleaned and maintained properly.

Veneers should only be considered once the teeth and gums are healthy.

Active tooth decay, uncontrolled gum disease or significant bite problems may need to be treated first. Heavy grinding, severe tooth wear or substantially misaligned teeth may also change the treatment we recommend.

Our priority is creating a result that is healthy and sustainable rather than simply placing veneers wherever requested.

No. Once porcelain veneers have been made, whitening gels will not change their shade.

For that reason, where whitening is part of your treatment plan we would usually complete it before the final veneer shade is selected. This allows the porcelain to be matched beautifully to your newly brightened natural teeth.

Yes — but we will guide you rather than simply selecting a colour from a chart.

Your veneer design takes account of your facial proportions, existing teeth, lip line, skin tone and the overall character you want your smile to have.

Your Trial Smile gives us an opportunity to refine these details together before the final porcelain is completed.

They should.

Our aim is not to create a uniform row of bright white teeth. We use genuine e.max® porcelain because of its ability to reproduce the translucency and light behaviour of natural enamel.

Shape, proportion, shade, micro-texture and the way your teeth relate to your lips and face are all considered individually. The objective is a smile that looks naturally yours rather than noticeably veneered.

Your transformation is led by Dr Keely Thorne, our lead Smile Design dentist, who specialises in creating bespoke, natural-looking makeovers that sit in perfect harmony with the individual. We utilise a "face-driven" design philosophy, which means we don't just look at your teeth in isolation; instead, we analyse your facial symmetry, lip dynamics, and even your personality to ensure the length, shape, and "incisal edge" of your new teeth look entirely harmonious. By using premium IPS e.max® and IPS Empress®, Dr Thorne can choose from a vast palette of shades and translucencies to match your natural aesthetics perfectly, ensuring your results never look "artificial" but rather like a rejuvenated version of your natural self.

Yes, and we often recommend it as the first step. By using the Enlighten® Evolution system to reach a guaranteed B1 shade, we can then match your bonding or veneers to this new, brighter baseline. This ensures a cohesive, radiant result across your entire smile. Because we are a specialist destination, we take the time to ensure every detail of your appearance is perfected before you leave our tranquil Lichfield practice.

Both options offer a stunning transformation, but the finish differs slightly:

• Composite Bonding: Hand-sculpted using IPS Empress®, this provides a beautiful, natural luster that is ideal for correcting minor chips or spacing in a single visit.
• Porcelain Veneers: Using IPS e.max®, these offer a superior, glass-like translucency and are highly resistant to staining, making them the gold standard for a permanent, "red carpet" finish.

A veneer primarily covers the visible front surface of a tooth and is generally used where much of the underlying natural tooth remains healthy.

A crown surrounds considerably more of the tooth and is usually chosen where additional structural protection is required.

Our preference is always to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible and recommend the least invasive restoration capable of providing a predictable result.

Neither treatment is universally better.

Composite bonding is highly conservative, can often be completed more quickly and is relatively straightforward to repair or modify. Porcelain veneers offer greater stain resistance, excellent translucency and a more durable long-term restorative material.

Your existing teeth, bite, aesthetic goals and how much change is required determine which treatment makes the most sense. At The Dental Barns we offer both, so there is no reason to push you toward one option over another.

1. A Sanctuary Away from the High Street

While most practices are tucked away in busy town centres, The Dental Barns is set within the tranquil beauty of Blackbrook Farm. Surrounded by open fields and historic farm buildings, our practice offers a peaceful, rural sanctuary that immediately lowers your heart rate. Forget the clinical, sterile atmosphere of the city; here, you can prepare for your Smile Design journey in a calm environment that feels more like a retreat than a dentist’s office.
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2. Total Privacy and Absolute Discretion

Luxury dentistry requires a level of focus and privacy that high-street clinics often struggle to provide. Our location is deliberately secluded, ensuring your visits remain entirely confidential. There is no "window shopping" or crowded waiting rooms; instead, you enjoy a private, bespoke experience from the moment you turn off the main road.
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3. Stress-Free Arrival with Ample Free Parking

The biggest hurdle of a city-centre appointment is the arrival. We have eliminated that stress entirely with ample, private on-site parking just steps from our door. Whether you are driving the 11-12 minutes from Sutton Coldfield or Tamworth, your commute is direct and your parking is guaranteed. You can arrive with time to breathe, enjoy the view of the brook, and step into your appointment feeling refreshed and ready for your transformation.

Yes, we offer ample free private parking directly on-site, with roomy spots just steps from our door. When traveling from Sutton Coldfield, you can pull straight into our quiet driveway and ease into your appointment without the stress of city-center traffic or searching for a parking space.

Unlike a bustling high-street practice, our setting in a rural, rustic barn offers a peaceful retreat where the noise of the city fades away. Tucked away off the main road, our clinic provides a calm, stress-free environment with countryside views, ensuring your appointment feels like a relaxing escape rather than a clinical chore.

We are conveniently located just 9.6 miles from Sutton Coldfield town centre, typically a 14-minute drive or less. Our rural practice at WS14 0PS is easily accessible via a direct route down the A38 or London Road, making us a popular "destination dentist" for patients in Four Oaks, Little Aston, and Mere Green.