Cosmetic Veneers
COSMETIC VENEERS
Many of us feel dissatisfied with the color, transparency or placement of our teeth. Illness or injury may have caused discoloration or a noticeable chip. Many of us simply don't like the way our teeth are shaped. Whatever your issue with your teeth might be, there are cosmetic dentistry options that can correct it. One of those options is cosmetic veneers.
Gateway Family Dentistry in Murfreesboro is one of the highest-rated cosmetic dentistry practices in the area. We pride ourselves on providing our patients with the bright, beautiful smiles they deserve. We are proud to specialize in cosmetic veneers, including porcelain veneers, to help correct issues with stained, chipped, cracked or misshapen teeth.
Here's what you should know about cosmetic dental veneers.
What Are Cosmetic Veneers?
Cosmetic veneers are wafer-like pieces of material that are custom-made to fit over a broken, chipped, misshapen or stained tooth.
While veneers are ideal for correcting issues such as large gaps, individuals with extremely crowded or crooked teeth should seek orthodontic correction rather than cosmetic veneers.
Options for Cosmetic Veneer Materials
The two main types of cosmetic veneer materials are porcelain and composite resin.
Here's what you should know about these materials:
- Porcelain: Porcelain is the most expensive material for veneers. It has a natural, tooth-like appearance and resists stains. It is also more durable than composite resin. Porcelain veneers have a lifespan of 10-15 years. Porcelain veneers require more than one dentist visit, as the porcelain has to be custom molded to fit your teeth.
- Composite Resin: Composite resin veneers can be created and applied to the tooth in just one dental visit. However, because resin isn't as resistant to staining, many individuals opt to save for porcelain. Additionally, composite resin has a shorter lifespan than porcelain. The average composite resin veneer will last 5-8 years.
If budget and time are your biggest concerns, composite resin is a great option. However, if natural appearance and lifespan are your concerns, porcelain is superior.
Are you ready to explore options for cosmetic veneers in Murfreesboro, Tenn.? Gateway Family Dentistry is one of the highest-rated dental practices in the area, and we're proud to specialize in both porcelain and composite resin veneers.
Contact our office today to learn more.
