The Importance and Raised Interest of Veneers in Cosmetic Dentistry.
There are several differences between both composites. We include a short list of differences between them so that you can discuss them with your cosmetic dentist before starting your cosmetic treatment:
Material
As their names imply, composite material is a resin, while the most used option is porcelain veneers.
Duration
Porcelain veneers are strong and resistant, lasting around 10 to 15 years. On the other hand, resin composite veneers have a short duration span.
Staining
Ceramic veneers have the advantage they don’t stain, and your dentist can duplicate the exact shade of your teeth (tooth color). When we refer to duplicating, we mean to say there are physical factors like the teeth’ translucency (the level of light that passes through a tooth) and the use of a durable material that matches the teeth’ strength.
What Is the Difference Between Dental Bonding and Porcelain Veneers?
When discussing both procedures’ differences, it might be best to define their characteristics and then move to contrast their pros and cons, using dental bonding as the reference:
Procedure
Dental bonding includes resin instead of porcelain. The resin is a tooth-colored material, and the dentists apply a blue light to harden it. Cosmetic dentists use dental bonding to restore small chips or minimal imperfections, whereas a porcelain veneer is suitable for more prominent cases.
Advantages
- It is a straightforward procedure. For example, a dental specialist can restore a dental piece in a single visit, while porcelain veneers require time for a lab tech to make the piece.
- Bonding is less expensive than restoration with a porcelain veneer.
- The best advantage of bonding is that the dental specialist removes less of the enamel layer to work than a porcelain veneer.
- A patient might not need any anesthetic except for filling a cavity hole.
Disadvantages
- Dental bondings have a certain level of resistance against stains, but it is not comparable to the high resistance offered by porcelain veneers, so you might need a retouch every once in a while
- Cosmetic dentists use dental bondings for minimal cosmetic adjustments like temporary corrections in cases that, due to their position, exert little stress at the bite.
When Does a Cosmetic Dentist Use a Dental Bonding?
- Repair a tooth decay problem;
- Correct discolored teeth;
- Fix teeth spacing (gaps between teeth);
- Enlarge or reshape teeth (misshapen teeth);
- Repair chipped teeth (uneven teeth) and;
- Insulate an exposed portion of a tooth’s root (tooth structures).
What Is the Difference Between Porcelain Veneers and Teeth Whitening?
Weighing both procedures might result in balancing in favor of porcelain dental veneers. Next, Dr. Nia applies a stain-resistant and durable layer that could last up to 20 years, giving the patient a pearly smile aspect and enhancing facial features.
However, we must inform our patients that this procedure involves eroding a thin layer of enamel from teeth.
What is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure in which Dr. Nia mixes hydrogen and carbamide peroxide making a gel-like product that she will then apply to a patient’s teeth. These peroxides act by penetrating teeth layers removing years of debris and food-caused pigmentation, obtaining a beautiful smile in just minutes.
In some cases, Dr. Nia also uses an ultra-violet light that accelerates the brightening process. Additionally, it is essential to note teeth whitening helps patients get a clearer shade that can ultimately be their natural teeth shade before the stains.
When Does Dr. Nia Recommend Teeth Whitening?
We recommend our patients’ teeth whitening when teeth become yellowish and even brown due to the following causes:
- Tobacco and Cigarette stains;
- Consumption of dark drinks (coffee, black tea, dark sodas);
- Sugary and acidic foods and beverages and;
- Medication side effects
When it comes to deciding, based on facts, what is the best option, Teeth whitening, we start saying teeth whitening is simply a fantastic choice that can help patients get their teeth up to eight shades brighter, and sometimes they can do it a single appointment visit but is not a permanent solution.
However, once the whitening process ends, patients might get their teeth stained again after a while. Teeth whitening doesn’t last long, and sometimes patients don’t take proper care of their teeth. So patients recur to DIY maintenance with home kits, repeating the process every six months. Adding every retouch might eventually pair with the cost of getting porcelain veneers.
Finally, there are conditions where teeth whitening doesn’t work, like when a tooth has a dead nerve or trauma, high spectrum antibiotics staining, or inherited diseases. Therefore, whitening does not suit all cases.
It Is Time for You To Enjoy Having a Perfect Smile
You can enjoy a patient-oriented environment with state-of-the-art technology and quality porcelains so that you can get a smile makeover at Buckhead Dentistry. Dr. Nia will work with you to solve any questions about porcelain veneers. So, contact us and set up an appointment or visit our dental office so you can start the journey to a natural appearance and gorgeous smile with your new porcelain veneers in Atlanta, GA.
To start planning your new smile makeover today, contact our office at 404-400-0400. It’s never too late to get the smile you’ve always wanted.
