Crowns and veneers are both treatments that are utilized by dentists to address various different situations. However, the disparities between them can often be confusing to the average patient. The Artistic Dental team is here to help, and ready to show you all the differences!
Dental crowns and veneers are fairly similar to one another in their goal to give you a cleaner smile, but there are some differences. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain applied to the front of teeth; they can radically transform imperfect smiles for the better. If your teeth are discolored, worn down, chipped, broken, misaligned, gapped, uneven or irregularly shaped, veneers might be a great choice. However, if you’ve previously had root canal therapy, crowns will provide fragile teeth with more structural support. Crowns and veneers are made with the same materials, but unlike veneers, crowns encapsulate the entire tooth. If you have attractive teeth that are simply misaligned, braces are probably a better choice. All procedures are now done in aesthetic full-porcelain avoiding the ugly “metal under crown” look.
Both are options that can greatly improve your confidence and, most importantly, your smile and overall oral health. However, the variations between these procedures – whether a veneer or a crown is more appropriate, for example – are immense. Oftentimes crowns are utilized when more damage has been done to the teeth or gums, and when veneers cannot accurately correct these issues. When the issue is primarily cosmetic, compromises the face of the tooth, a veneer may be the best option.
We suggest that you find out how experienced your dentist is when it comes to working with veneers. You’ll also want to ask what kind of satisfaction guarantees the office provides. If you experience problems with your veneers down the road, it is imperative that you know what options are open to you.
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