{"id":78,"date":"2019-10-18T21:51:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T21:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2019-11-18T21:51:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T21:51:54","slug":"5-things-to-consider-when-choosing-porcelain-veneers-vs-bonding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/5-things-to-consider-when-choosing-porcelain-veneers-vs-bonding\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Consider When Choosing Porcelain Veneers vs. Bonding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve had enough of your chipped, gapped teeth. You\u2019re\nfinally ready to correct the little flaws in your smile and enjoy more\nconfidence. In your fast online research, you\u2019ve learned a little bit about\nporcelain veneers and cosmetic bonding, but you\u2019re not sure which you should\npick. While porcelain veneers consist of ceramic sheets that cover many kinds\nof imperfections, cosmetic bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin to give\nyou aesthetically-pleasing results. While choosing porcelain veneers vs.\nbonding, here are five factors that you should consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Severity of Flaws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers can be used\nin similar situations, porcelain veneers may be the better solution for more\nsevere cases because of their durability and strength. For example, how big are\nthe gaps between your teeth? Small gaps can be reduced with composite resin,\nbut more significant spaces may require porcelain veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Longevity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You need to decide how long you want your cosmetic treatment\nto last. In general, porcelain veneers tend to go longer than bonding before\nneeding to be replaced. While about 10 years is the typical lifespan of\nbonding, porcelain veneers can last twice as long with the proper care because\nof the durable ceramic material. If you want to avoid having to replace your\nupdated smile as frequently, porcelain veneers may be the right choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stain Resistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Compared to composite resin and tooth enamel, porcelain\nveneers are far better at resisting stains. In other words, over time,\ncomposite resin can begin to show stains faster than porcelain veneers, so if\nyou still have coffee breaks and meals with soy sauce in your future, you may\nwant to pick porcelain veneers to keep your smile as pristine as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convenience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like filling a cavity, bonding usually takes just one\nappointment to complete from start to finish. In contrast porcelain veneers\nentail two separate visits because the custom veneers have to be created in a\ndental lab. Also, did you know that placing porcelain veneers includes removing\na small part of the tooth enamel first? For a non-permanent solution, bonding\ncan be a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers require an additional appointment and more\nadvanced materials than bonding. As a result, the cost of treatment tends to be\na little higher for porcelain veneers. However, when you include the potential\ncost of replacing the bonding down the road, porcelain veneers could show to be\nthe smarter long-term investment in your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, this can be a difficult choice, but you don\u2019t\nhave to make it all by yourself. When you meet with your dentist during a\nconsultation, they can examine your unique teeth and provide expert advice on\nwhich treatment will meet your needs. Are you ready to look and feel your best?\nSchedule your appointment and learn more today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Applegate Dental PLLC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Applegate Dental PLLC<\/a>,\npatients in West Seneca have not just one talented dentist but four to choose\nfrom. They each have years of advanced training and clinical experience in\naesthetic procedures, and their cosmetic services include porcelain veneers,\nteeth whitening, and metal-free restorations. If you have questions or would\nlike to schedule a consultation at Applegate Dental PLLC, you can call (716)\n668-4646 or click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve had enough of your chipped, gapped teeth. You\u2019re finally ready to correct the little flaws in your smile and enjoy more confidence. In your fast online research, you\u2019ve learned a little bit about porcelain veneers and cosmetic bonding, but you\u2019re not sure which you should pick. While porcelain veneers consist of ceramic sheets that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions\/80"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}