{"id":639947,"date":"2020-08-13T13:46:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T17:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=639947&"},"modified":"2020-08-13T13:46:39","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T17:46:39","slug":"veneers-or-crowns-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/639947\/veneers-or-crowns-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Veneers Or Crowns:\u00a0 Here\u2019s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Rhonda Kalasho<\/a><\/strong> is a graduate from the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry, which has been ranked as the #1 Dental School in the US.\u00a0 She is a board-certified Dentist who is highly regarded for her aesthetic workmanship.\u00a0 She is also one of a handful of graduates who have received advanced residency training in full mouth reconstruction and hospital dentistry at the VA San Diego, and UCSD Health Care System. Dr. Kalasho<\/a><\/strong> has been ranked \u201cTop Doc\u201d in\u00a0Orange County Magazine\u00a0and holds a solid five-star rating on several platforms for her quality of practice, exceptional care, and skill. She is also a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry and\u00a0the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics.<\/em><\/p>\n

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?<\/p>\n

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What Are Dental Veneers?<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

What Are Dental Crowns?<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Which is Right for Me<\/h3>\n

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\u2019re looking to improve your smile but your teeth are damaged with decay, chips or cracks, then crowns might be the better option.<\/p>\n

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Everyone knows someone who\u2019s gone to the dentist only to come out with a completely different looking smile. While there are times this can happen; i.e. complete dental restoration for edentulous patients, I believe in keeping treatment as minor and affordable as possible. It\u2019s important to take note of both the patient\u2019s needs as well as wants and tailor their treatment plan accordingly.<\/a><\/p>\n

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