DENTAL CROWNS VS. PORCELAIN VENEERS

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick is meticulous in choosing the optimal treatment for your teeth. Optimal treatment is what will preserve your teeth, bone, and oral health and give you a beautiful smile in the process. Dental crowns and porcelain veneers are two valuable procedures for doing that, but each has its own purpose

Porcelain veneers cover just the front surface of just your front teeth. Dental crowns cover the entire tooth replacing its entire surface and are used on front and back teeth.

While porcelain veneers are made of porcelain, dental crowns can be metal, porcelain, or a combination of both. Both porcelain veneers and dental crowns can be matched to your natural tooth color so no one will be aware you’ve had dental work.

When your front teeth have minimal damage and most of the natural enamel is intact, porcelain veneers may be the treatment of choice. They protect the front surface, restore cracked or chipped teeth, build up worn surfaces or edges, fill gaps and can even make misaligned teeth appear to be straight without orthodontics.

Porcelain veneers are also a popular choice for whitening teeth. For cosmetic purposes, veneers are a better choice than dental crowns because they require less preparation and removal of your natural enamel. At Dr. Chapnick’s Toronto office, you have the choice of Empress® or Lumineers® veneers depending your specific needs and expectations.

To learn more about how porcelain veneers can give you a winning smile while protecting your teeth, please contact Chapnick Dental Office in Toronto today to schedule your personal consultation.