Not everyone is lucky enough to have that beautiful, bright Hollywood smile. Over 50% of Americans are self-conscious about their smiles. This makes sense, given that your teeth are among the first things people notice about you.
Fortunately, cosmetic dental treatments like dental bonding and veneers can address these issues, giving you a beautiful smile and boosted self-confidence. Today’s post will highlight the difference between dental bonding and veneers. That way, you can pick the best treatment for cosmetically enhancing your teeth.
Dental bonding, or composite bonding, is a cosmetic treatment that involves applying tooth-colored resin on the stained or damaged tooth. This improves its color, shape, and overall appearance.
The resin contains a mixture of plastic monomers, providing a durable material that mimics the tooth’s appearance to hide stains, lengthen short teeth, and close gaps in your teeth.
Dental bonding takes about 30 to 60 minutes to complete. The first step involves picking out a color shade for your teeth to find resin that matches your teeth. The dentist then uses a special tool to roughen your tooth’s surface. Doing so increases the surface area for bonding, allowing the resin to stick firmly to your teeth.
The dentist then applies a special bonding liquid and the composite resin material on your tooth. They then mold the tooth to the desired shape, then use a high-intensity light to harden the mold. The dentist might finish with a little trimming and a final polish to brighten the tooth.
Dental veneers are custom-made porcelain, ceramic, or composite coatings placed on the teeth to improve their appearance. These attach to the front surface of the teeth and can hide stains, chips, or crooked teeth. Veneers also help hide abnormal teeth spacing.
The dentist takes an impression of your teeth on a model to create the veneers that will be ready after one to two weeks. After the veneers are ready, the dentist will shape your tooth to ensure the veneer fits snugly. They’ll then place the veneer on the appropriate teeth and cement it in place.
Here are a couple of factors to consider when choosing between the two cosmetic dental treatments:
Both dental bonding and veneers can transform your smile and improve your quality of life. However, they’re completely different treatments, and one might be better than the other, depending on your specific needs. Consult your Mt. Juliet dentist and determine what cosmetic treatment works best for you.
Contact Berry Dental Group for your dental bonding and veneers. You deserve a beautiful smile!
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