Comparison of Dental Labs' Veneers and Crowns

Teeth can be damaged from playing sports, falling down, drinking alcohol and sugary drinks, and poor hygiene. In addition to decaying, teeth can be chipped, broken and stained. Dentists can fix most damaged teeth with crowns or veneers. They also fix gaps, or spaces between teeth.
  1. Dental Crown

    • A dental crown is a porcelain or metal-based restoration that replaces the permanent tooth. It covers the entire area of tooth above the gum line. The tooth is ground down, and the dental crown is bonded or cemented onto the ground-down tooth. A crown can be made in a shade to match your natural teeth. Crowns are often used to cover teeth that have been root-canaled, broken or chipped away, or that contain large fillings.

    Dental Veneer

    • A dental veneer is an extremely thin porcelain shell that is placed on the front of the tooth. Grinding down the permanent tooth is not always necessary with a veneer. Veneers repair broken, chipped, gapped or stained teeth. Most people get veneers for appearance rather than for tooth damage.

    Choosing Between Crowns and Veneers

    • Your dentist is the best person to choose the right treatment for your teeth. He will X-ray the tooth and tell you the proper procedure needed to repair it.

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