Porcelain veneers make flaws in your smile disappear. Thin and strong, porcelain veneers require minimal reshaping of your natural teeth without weakening them. Common dental flaws, such as chips, gaps, minor misalignments, and discoloration can be corrected. Porcelain veneers can provide long-term beauty and structural support that integrate harmoniously with your surrounding teeth.
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Who is a Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?
Generally speaking, patients who seek long-lasting improvement of teeth affected by chips, cracks, fractures, discoloration, or wear can benefit from porcelain veneers. As there are many other restorative dentistry treatments that can address aesthetic flaws in the teeth, Dr. Huff and Dr. Cauble can assess your needs during a consultation and help you determine which solution is the most ideal for you.
Porcelain Veneers vs. Porcelain Crowns
While porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns offer benefits to both the form and function of a tooth, the two treatments differ in a few key ways. Essentially, veneers are used primarily for cosmetic purposes and can work well when there is minimal damage or decay to the tooth structure. Rather than rehabilitating a tooth, porcelain veneers cover only a portion of the enamel to mask minor dental flaws. In contrast, porcelain crowns encompass the entire tooth body and are utilized when a tooth is severely weakened, decayed, or otherwise compromised. A crown is designed to provide much needed structural reinforcement with the hope that treatment can prevent a tooth from extraction.
Porcelain Veneers vs. Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic bonding is another treatment that is often used to address minor aesthetic imperfections. However, unlike porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding uses layers of composite resin to restore the compromised area. While capable of repairing chips and cracks in the enamel, cosmetic bonding is mainly utilized for conservative fixes; it can stain more easily and be less durable than porcelain veneers.