Modern dentistry offers many cosmetic solutions to offer people the smile of their dreams. If you are looking into ways to improve the look of your teeth, you likely have lots of questions about which procedure is the best for your unique situation.

In this short blog post, we’ll compare two popular procedures that can both create dramatic changes: veneers and dental bonding.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VENEERS

Dental veneers are a form of dental prosthetic that can quickly improve your entire smile. The natural tooth enamel gets shaved down so the veneers don’t protrude, and then the veneers are glued onto the teeth.

The process is permanent, as tooth enamel doesn’t regenerate, so if you get this procedure, you will either have to stick with veneers for the rest of your life or opt for another cosmetic procedure that can protect or replace the natural teeth.

Veneers are a great solution as they can:

  • Address severe dental flaws
  • Improve the look of the entire arch or full smile
  • Last for 10-15 years or longer with the right care
  • Require minimal maintenance

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL BONDING

Dental bonding involves manually applying a resin material on the outside layer of the tooth in order to change its appearance. Dental bonding is usually done to address minor cosmetic issues, such as misshapen teeth, fill-in chips, or gaps between teeth.

Dental bonding is not a permanent solution, so when the resin material is removed, the natural tooth remains intact. This makes it a great option to quickly fix minor cosmetic problems without affecting the natural integrity of the tooth.

Additionally, dental bonding is a popular method because:

  • It’s a pain-free and easy process, requiring only 1 session
  • Has no changes on the natural tooth enamel
  • Treatment is completely reversible
  • Changes can be drastic

WHICH COSMETIC OPTION IS FOR YOU?

To answer this question, we have to look at the specific cosmetic issues you are dealing with. For instance, if you only have a chipped tooth that needs correcting, dental bonding is much more appropriate than veneers, which is a more extensive procedure.

However, for major cosmetic issues that impact multiple teeth, veneers are the better option, especially if you do not want to return to your natural smile in the long run. To know which is for you, you should book a consultation with a cosmetic dentist to get all the information about these procedures and discover which can help your specific case.

Williamson Dental Can Help

Interested in veneers or dental bonding? Our Festus MO Dentists and Columbia IL Dentist Office is happy to help you access the right dental cosmetic solution that will give you the smile of your dreams!