COMPOSITE VS PORCELAIN VENEERS
Improving the look of your smile can significantly boost your self-esteem, improve your mood and even positively affect the way you relate to others socially. Because of the many advantages of cosmetic dentistry, if you have a tooth or teeth that are in need of repair, you should consider having a cosmetic procedure performed. One popular repair option for a variety of different cosmetic issues is the placement of a dental veneer.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are attractive tooth repair options that replace a portion of the crown of a patient’s tooth. These are perfect for patients that have moderate damage or discoloration that cannot be repaired by dental bonding, but isn’t quite severe enough that a full dental crown replacement is required.
Why Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are an excellent decision for a variety of different cosmetic reasons, as well as some practical reasons. Having a veneer placed can restore the natural appearance of a tooth, encouraging the patient to smile more—which in turn boosts their mood and confidence. Dental veneers can also provide an additional level of protection for teeth that have been chipped or cracked. This can help the patient to avoid infections and/or decay.
Dental veneers are excellent options for patients that have:
- Discolored Teeth
- Chipped Teeth
- Misaligned Teeth
- Cracked Teeth
- Gaps Between Teeth
Veneers can be made to closely resemble natural teeth—blending well and restoring the shade of a patient's tooth. They can also help to close off gaps and reduce the appearance of alignment issues. These cosmetic and practical reasons make veneers an excellent choice for a variety of different patients with different needs.
The Advantages of Composite Veneers
If your cosmetic dentist decides that a veneer is the best repair option for you, they will likely give you a couple of different choices for the materials used to fabricate your veneer. These materials are composite and porcelain.
Composite veneers are excellent for patients that are on a budget, but would still like a repair that looks natural. Depending on the equipment that is available, a cosmetic dentist also may be able to fabricate and place the veneer the same day!
The Advantages of Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are the other most common option, and are an excellent choice for patients that are willing to spend a little extra money upfront. While porcelain veneers appear more expensive, they are also generally much longer lasting. Because of this, the value of porcelain veneers is significantly higher. Porcelain veneers are also very durable, and look very natural.
Choosing Porcelain Veneers or Composite Veneers
Different patients have different needs and different budgets. Because of this, patients should discuss the different options that are available to them, and which option is right for both their needs and their budget.
Set an appointment with a cosmetic dentist for a consultation about whether a dental veneer is the right option for you. If your dentist decides you are a candidate, you can discuss whether you should go with composite or porcelain veneers.
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