Category: Veneers vs. Crowns

If you’re considering either veneers or crowns, it’s important to keep in mind maintenance after either procedure. The recovery process after receiving veneers is fairly short. Once the veneers are cemented and the anesthesia wears off, you can eat and chew as you normally would. Traditional porcelain veneers typically last 10 years. Taking certain precautions…

When considering veneers or crowns, it’s important to keep in mind the costs for each procedure. Veneer The cost of a veneer can vary depending on what type of veneer you plan on getting. Composite veneers can cost between $250 and $1,500 per tooth, while the cost of porcelain veneers run between $925 and $2,500…

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that’s placed over the entire tooth. This is done to cover the tooth and to restore its shape, size, strength, and improve its appearance. When crowns are cemented into place, they fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. Crown Uses A dental crown…

Dental veneers, also referred to as porcelain veneers, are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of your teeth. This is done to improve your appearance. The shells are bonded to the front of your teeth, changing the color, shape, size, or length of them. It’s important to consider the various types…

While veneers and crowns can be similar in their physical appearance, they serve different purposes. The main difference is that a veneer covers the front of the tooth and is used mostly for aesthetic purposes, while a dental crown covers the entire tooth and is used to restore a tooth’s shape and improve its strength.…