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Dental veneers and crowns both improve the appearance of your smile. Both cover your teeth to cosmetic mask imperfections, like discoloration and chipped teeth. While they both achieve comparable results, the procedures for both are very different. So how do you know which is the right option for you?
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What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers make it easier than ever for patients to have an award-winning smile. Veneers are usually made of porcelain and are used to improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, stained misaligned or are misshapen. This is achieved by bonding a natural-appearing, custom-made shell over the front the existing teeth. To apply veneers, we only need to remove minimal enamel before bonding the thin porcelain layer. Once in place, any dental work performed is virtually unnoticeable and the custom veneers match your natural tooth color perfectly.
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown, also sometimes called a dental cap, enhances your smile by covering the teeth with minor imperfections to include misshaping, malalignment and discoloration. Dental crowns can also cover and protect cracked teeth, are comfortable and offer an extra layer of support to teeth that are weak or damaged. Crowns also serve as natural-looking replacements and are virtually undetectable from your natural teeth. Crowns are usually made from porcelain or ceramic material like veneers. However, crowns are placed over the entire tooth down to the gum line and form a protective shell. Crowns do require a bit more enamel removal than veneers before they can be bonded in place. However, they usually stronger and more durable, which is an important consideration for patients who clench or grind their teeth.
Which is Right for Me
While both veneers and crowns can improve the appearance of your smile, the main difference between them is the amount of natural tooth structure that needs to be replaced prior to bonding. If your teeth are otherwise good condition and are looking to improve the aesthetic appearance of your teeth, then dental veneers might be the easiest and less invasive option. If you’re looking to improve your smile but your teeth are damaged with decay, chips or cracks, then crowns might be the better option.
Note, that if you are suffering from cavities or gum disease, you’ll first need to address those issues first prior to moving forward with veneers or crowns. If you’re still wondering which dental procedure is right for you, contact us today at Glo Modern Dental. Together, we’ll review your dental history and aesthetic goals and then tailor a treatment plan that’s right for you.
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