People are sensitive to their appearance more than before. Today, more people across the globe spend money to improve their appearance and slow down the aging process. Cosmetic dentistry has come to existence and evolve over time to respond to such an increasing demand.

Porcelain veneers and composite bonding are both cosmetic dentistry procedures focusing on improving smile and appearance. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages which make them suitable for some specific dentistry condition. Your dentist will choose the right option, based on your oral condition.

We, here at Dorsa Dentistry Corpus Christi, are providing both treatments for our patients, based on the evaluation made by our dentist to see which option suits your condition best.

What is porcelain veneer?

A thin layer of material made of porcelain which is built for one tooth or a few teeth to fix a condition. This is what is called porcelain veneer. Tooth veneer is a perfect treatment for a wide range of conditions. Either you are after whitening a yellow tooth ,where bleaching doesn’t work or filling a gap between your teeth or even covering up a broken tooth, porcelain veneer does the job perfectly.

There are many advantages associated with veneer treatment that make it a smart choice for the majority of patients. Porcelain veneer is a permanent treatment which is designed and built to last a lifetime. The procedure is painless, though a few visits to the dentist office is needed.

Even though the cost of tooth veneer is relatively higher than other treatment options, you will save more in the future, as it is a permanent treatment. You are encouraged to get in touch with us for more information about our financial options. 

What is Composite bonding?   

Composite bonding is another treatment option for damaged or stained teeth, though for milder cases. Once the tooth is prepared, a new resin is applied on the tooth and shaped to fit. Once done, the resin will be hardened and polished by the dentist.

Composite bonding can be an alternative to veneers, however there are some differences between these two treatment procedures that we will go through shortly.

Composite bonding will be stained or damaged over time, however the treatment will be easy and doesn’t damage the whole structure of your tooth.

The major differences between veneers and composite bonding

Both veneers and composite bonding are good solutions for treating crooked teeth. However, there are some differences that you must be aware of. At the end of the day an experienced dentist must make the decision on which option is best for your condition. Let’s go through the differences right now.

• Veneers are made to last a lifetime, while composite bonding lasts up to 10 years.

Porcelain veneers are made for permanence. If built professionally and placed by an experienced dentist, veneers last up to 25 years. Composite resin, however, is not a permanent treatment and must be changed within a few years.

• Veneers perform better than composite resin over time 

Even though both treatment options create a great appearance by covering the crooked teeth, the difference here is that veneers are stain-resistant and no change in color happens over time. This will not be the case for composite resin, as they will be stained and darken within a few years.

• Composite bonding is cheaper in price 

Composite resin will be the choice, if the cost matters. However, you must pay attention to the point that even though you must pay more for veneers, you will save money in the future, as veneers are made to last up to 25 years, while composite bonding lasts up to 10 years only. 

Composite Bonding VS Porcelain Veneers summary

Like specified earlier, both options are good dentistry treatment for repairing crooked teeth. Veneers and composite resin are used to whiten stained teeth, cover the minor gaps between teeth and fix distracting chips. 

Porcelain veneer, due to its unique advantages such as durability and stain-resistance is more expensive than composite bonding. However, an experienced dentist is the only person who must choose the right treatment based on the patient’s oral condition. Dorsa Family Dentistry Corpus Christi,  is more than happy to help if you are in need. Feel free to contact us and book an appointment with our experienced dentist. We are fully committed to provide a treatment option that suits our patients’ condition best.