Dental Crowns vs Veneers: Which is Right for Me?

Veneers and Crowns are both dental tooth restoration methods,improving not only a tooth’s appearance but also its functionality.

The Pros and Cons of Veneers

Veneers are a thin porcelain cosmetic tooth that fits over your natural tooth to create a uniform, aesthetically pleasing look. All veneers are custom made by a skilled dental technician, formed to fit over your natural teeth, perfectly matching their colour and translucency for a natural effect. 

If you are looking to change the appearance of many teeth at once then Veneers may be the right choice for your new smile.

 

The Cons of Veneers

Veneers are an irreversible dental treatment and are placed over your teeth after your natural teeth have been filed to create the optimum shape for your dental veneer to attach to.

If you choose to have Veneers, these should last at least fifteen to twenty years depending on how well you take care of them, and you should be caring for them as much as you would your natural teeth.

 

The Pros of Veneers

Porcelain veneers are an easy smile fix, providing full coverage. Due to the material they are made from, veneers are typically much harder to stain than your natural teeth, leaving you with a brighter smile for longer.

 

The Pros and Cons of Dental Crowns

Dental Crowns are an ideal solution for a tooth or teeth that are damaged due to decay or fracture.  The crown acts as a cap, preserving the tooth, creating a natural looking tooth and giving it added strength. Once fitted this improves both the tooth’s functionality and appearance, allowing you to eat and smile with confidence.

 

 

Cons of Dental Crowns

Dental Crowns can sometimes become chipped or loose over time, usually requiring replacement every five to fifteen years.

You may find that you are more sensitive to hot and cold foods and drinks, which can be helped with the use of sensitive toothpaste. 

 

Pros of Dental Crowns

Dental Crowns have been designed to help a range of dental problems. Crowns can support damaged teeth to make them stronger, as well as protect a tooth from further damage. Crowns can also be used to hold a cracked tooth together, preventing tooth loss and jaw issues.

 

Dental Crowns are also used to cover a dental implant, which is the ideal treatment following tooth loss to prevent movement and bone loss in your jaw.

 

Discover your next Dental Treatment with the Dentists at Old Market

No matter your dental treatment preference, the dentists at Old Market are experts at both Veneer and Dental Crown Treatments. Teeth enhancements such as these can bring back confidence to your smile whilst strengthening your teeth and jaw.

 

If you’re looking to enhance your teeth with one of these treatments then get in touch with our helpful team today to book a consultation, or check out our FAQs for more information about our range of dental treatments.