Porcelain veneers and resin are two entirely different tooth restoration techniques. Generally speaking, resin is used for minor repairs while porcelain veneers are usually reserved for teeth that need fairly significant repair. Here is a brief overview of what each repair option has to offer:
Resin – Also called dental bonding, this is a quick, easy repair option that requires minimal tooth preparation and no anesthetic. It is an ideal treatment for minor cracks, chips, and small areas of discoloration. Resin can be color matched to your teeth just like porcelain, but resin lacks porcelain’s translucence and durability. [More]
Did you know that any general dentist can legally advertise as a cosmetic dentist? This may not sound like a big deal, but you may be surprised to hear that a general dental degree typically does not include any training in cosmetic dentistry. Why should you be concerned about this?
A great cosmetic dentist must have the eye and instincts of an artist as well as a solid background in functional dentistry. When it comes to enhancing your smile with procedures like porcelain veneers, crowns, bonding, and dental implants, you do not want to choose just any ordinary dentist. A qualified cosmetic surgeon must do years of post-graduate training in order to master the techniques necessary to enhance your smile in a way that not only looks good, but also natural. [More]
The patient came into our office desiring cosmetic treatment with sensitive teeth and a history of drinking soda and iced tea with lots of sugar. Her goal was to have the perfect smile with veneers. One of her fillings had fallen out. The patients teeth were so sensitive that she requested we only use plastic instruments on her. We used the Diagnodent Laser cavity detector. We discussed with the patient the option of composite veneers verses porcelain veneers. We offered cosmetic imaging so that the patient could see what she would look like with veneers. It will definitely be a life changing and dramatic transformation!
