Interview with our expert in veneers: Dr. Richard Marques

Dental veneers are one of the most popular dental aesthetic treatments among patients interested in improving their smile. If you are looking to get veneers and are interested in finding out how Impress can make a difference to your smile, read on for a short interview with Dr Richard Marques, our Clinical Director and expert in aesthetic dental treatments.

Dr Richard Marques has extensive experience in veneers and has treated numerous cases with successful results, so we cannot think about a better professional to give us more information about how veneers can help you to improve your smile and confidence.

To give us some context, could you tell us a bit about your experience in dentistry and, more specifically, with veneers.

I am from a family of dentists with my father, uncle and grandfather having been dentists. After graduating from Guy’s (King's College London) I attended numerous postgraduate courses to perfect the craft. For me, cosmetic dentistry and veneers is my special interest. It is well known that I have treated numerous celebrities and created amazing smiles!

Who is this treatment for? Or, in other words, what are the most common situations in which a patient decides to have veneers?

This treatment is for anyone who would like a nice cosmetic improvement to the smile. It is also suitable for patients who have had aligners or braces (or tried them). Additionally, we replace veneers that have been done previously.

Among patients who request veneers to hide mild cases of crowded, crooked or separated teeth, what are their most common goals and your recommendation to create meaningful smiles?

Veneers can actually solve many issues. However some cases require aligners or braces first.

I think that veneers can give anything from a very natural look to a full smile makeover, depending on the patient and case.

Creating a really bespoke smile for the patient is key.

Regarding the process, some patients might think it could be painful. What do you do to make patients feel more comfortable about it?

It is not generally uncomfortable. We use numbing gel and local anaesthetic for the process.

Are there other frequent questions or concerns that patients have before starting this treatment?

Patients can be concerned about the reduction of the teeth for veneers. However, we do try and shape as little enamel as possible to get the best results.

What do you consider when recommending a patient one shape of veneers (oval, natural, hollywood…) or another?

We consider face shape, tooth size and the desired outcome. Some patients prefer a more natural smile (and some like the Hollywood smile!).

What would you say is essential to make veneers look as natural as possible on patients?

To make veneers natural we can use blending of shades, translucencies and light refraction.

What advice do you give to patients to help maintain their veneers and prolong their duration?

It is important to have regular dental checkups and hygienes (cleaning) for the veneers.

All the cases we treat are important, but are there any that you remember with special fondness for a particular reason?

We have treated many celebrities including Rylan Clarke, Chloe Sims and Amy Hart.

There are also cases of cancer survivors whose smiles and lives we have helped to improve!

What would you say to a patient who could improve the aesthetics of their smile with veneers but has not yet decided to take the plunge?

Dental veneers can make a fantastic improvement to the smile. They can help you look more healthy, more youthful and more confident.

If you really would like to make a change to your smile this can give some brilliant results!

Finally, what would you say to someone who is considering veneers?

I would recommend getting in touch with us!

Get a celebrity smile with Dr. Marques

On the advice of our expert, why not get in touch with us? If you want to upgrade your smile and are considering veneers, at Impress we have a team of professionals with extensive experience and the latest technology to design the best smile that meets your expectations. With Impress veneers you can show off a youthful smile.

At Impress, we offer differently shaped veneers according to your expected results and experts that will advise and supervise the whole process.

Contact us and visit your nearest Impress clinic. During your first appointment we will assess your dental health and design your personalised treatment plan so that you can get the smile of your dreams. Make an appointment online, by phone at +44 20 3808 1072, or via WhatsApp.