To achieve that perfect smile, fix a worn-out or discolored tooth, or perhaps a total oral makeover, then you have two options available for you. You can either go for dental bonding or veneers.

But before you make a choice, it is best to work with an experienced dentist who can help you decide the ideal procedure for you.

Before you begin this journey, a look at the differences between both procedures.

What are veneers?

Dental veneers are a popular solution when you’re looking to achieve that perfect dentition. With veneers, you can fix a chipped tooth, close a gap between teeth, or turn a discolored tooth to your desired teeth color.

However, there are a variety of veneers to choose from, made from either composite or porcelain materials. Your dentist will help you choose the ideal one that will fix your problem. Here are some of the benefits of veneers.

Benefits of veneers 

• They are strong and long-lasting
• Gives you a natural appearance
• Only a small amount of enamel needs to be removed
• Hardly do they get stained

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is also a great cosmetic procedure to give you an aesthetically appealing appearance. Usually, a new resin is applied directly on the surface of your teeth, then polished and shaped to the desired look. However, this procedure is not meant to last forever.

Depending on how the dentist handled the procedure, and how well a patient manages their teeth, dental bonding is expected to last at least 5 – 10 years. One of the good things about this procedure is that it can be completed in one office visit.

Benefits of dental bonding

• It’s a versatile dental procedure that can address a variety of dental flaws
• It is cheap compared to other cosmetic procedures like veneers
• The procedure can be completed in one office visit
• Only minimal enamel is removed, best for patients who prefer low invasiveness

The best procedure for you

When it comes to choosing between dental bonding and veneers, you have to understand your need first. If you want something that can last beyond ten years, then you might have to consider going for veneers irrespective of how expensive it might be.

If perhaps, you need something that you can get done within a matter of hours, and can last a couple of years, you might need to consider dental bonding.

Both procedures are great and would serve you well provided you work with an experienced dentist. That is why we’ve got you covered. Give us a call or fill out our contact form to fix that smile of yours.