Porcelain veneers are quickly becoming the top choice for quick dental makeovers and are so popular for good reason. There are other options for cosmetic dental work out there, though, and one of these is tooth bonding. Here we will briefly discuss some pros and cons of these two procedures to help you decide which may be the right choice for you.
Both tooth bonding and porcelain veneers are ways in which dentists help patients achieve a beautiful smile. They are options for patients with stained, cracked, disarranged, or chipped teeth who would like to see these
issues resolved and increase their confidence in their smiles. The best way to determine which procedure is right for you is to schedule a consultation visit with a Plymouth Valley Dental Group dentist who will be able to discuss with you the specifics of your particular case.
Tooth Bonding vs. Veneers
Timeline:
Tooth bonding can normally be completed within one office visit, depending on the severity of the patient’s problem areas. Veneers can also normally be completed within just a couple of office visits.
Natural Look:
Veneers and tooth bonding alike should result in a natural looking finish, but many patients find that veneers accomplish this better because of their ability to let light through and take on the natural tooth color.
Durability:
Bondings are made out of less resilient material than the porcelain veneers and therefore stain more easily and may need to be repaired within a few years while veneers, when done correctly, should last over a decade with no stains, cracks or breaks. Tooth bondings can result in quick fixes and accomplish very similar results as veneers, but are less permanent and less strong.
Cost:
Because of the work involved with preparing porcelain veneers (in many dentist’s offices the work needs to be sent out to a special lab to be done) the price for this procedure can be high. Tooth bonding generally provides a less expensive alternative because the materials used to create the bonds are less expensive and the work that needs to be done can normally be accomplished on-site decreasing overhead costs.
Depending on your specific cas
e, your budget and your desired results, either one of these options could be the right choice for you. We encourage you to contact a Plymouth Valley Dental Group dentist today to discuss the issue in more detail and in a more personalized manner.
