Dental Bonding or Veneers: Which is Right for My Smile?
When you are looking to improve the look of your smile, you have options. Last month, we provided information on dental veneers which are a great option for the patient who wants a beautiful smile but doesn’t want to endure braces or aligners. However, veneers are not always a good option for every patient. Some patients don’t need a full set of veneers, or only have one tooth that they aren’t happy with. For these patients, we would recommend other options such as dental bonding. Here’s what you need to know about dental bonding versus veneers for improving your smile.
What is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a simple procedure that uses a composite material to reshape the tooth or change the color of your teeth. The bonding material is placed directly on the tooth, allowing your dentist to shape your tooth without grinding down the tooth surface. The nice thing about dental bonding is that it can be applied in a very thin layer on the tooth, so it can easily correct the smallest of dental issues.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are a thin cap of porcelain or resin that is cemented to the front of the tooth. These caps are specifically designed to create a perfect smile using your natural teeth as the base. While they are thin, dental veneers do require that a small amount of your natural tooth is ground down, allowing plenty of space for the veneers to fit comfortable in your mouth.
Which is Right for Me?
Dental bonding and veneers are both great options if you are looking to improve your smile without using braces or aligners. Many patients who need a more substantial correction, or want to repair more than one tooth, find that dental veneers are the best option. Even though they take more time and effort to apply to your natural teeth, they are a long lasting solution for creating a beautiful smile in a short amount of time.
Dental bonding is the perfect solution if you only have one or two teeth that need correction, and the changes are small. Perhaps you have chipped a tooth, or a tooth that is discolored. For these kinds of small simple corrections, dental bonding is the perfect solution. While many patients find that this is a good solution for a small repair, it’s good to remember that dental bonding may not be as strong or as long lasting as veneers, so patients that choose to use dental bonding need to avoid things like chewing ice, hard candy and other hard objects.
Fore More Information on: Dental Bonding or Veneers: Which is Right for My Smile?
Dental bonding and veneers are perfect solutions to help you achieve a beautiful smile without the time and expense of braces or aligners. Dr. Apsey and the team here at Smile Brightly in Warren, MI are experts in helping you achieve the beautiful smile you have always wanted. Whether you are looking for cosmetic dental work or just a great dentist for your annual cleaning, we are here to help your whole family. For more information on all of our dental services or to make a dental appointment, please contact us at 586-573-7700.