Are you living with a chipped or broken tooth? Maybe a gap between your teeth causes you to feel self-conscious? Perhaps stained or discolored teeth keep you from smiling your brightest smile?
Porcelain veneers or dental bonding are both solutions that can help eliminate these and other smile concerns. But which procedure is right for your smile? Read on to learn more facts that will help you decide.
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding in Jacksonville is a procedure in which Dr. Doan uses composite resin to restore different cosmetic concerns like:
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Gaps or spacing between teeth
- Oddly shaped teeth
- Excessively worn teeth
- Teeth with size discrepancies
During a bonding procedure, Dr. Doan will custom shade the composite resin, use it to fix the concerns, and polish it for a beautiful finish.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a non-invasive procedure that tends to be less expensive than porcelain veneers. It is also not a permanent solution since we're not removing any tooth enamel; however, that also means that you may need to redo the procedure after several years.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
A dental veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that Dr. Doan customizes to fit over your tooth. Veneers bond directly onto your tooth for a smooth, seamless finish. Dr. Doan can use veneers to cover the same imperfections that bonding does; however, veneers can completely redesign the size, shape, and shade of your teeth to create the beautiful, symmetrical smile you've always wanted. Think "red carpet" camera-ready smile.
What Are the Benefits of Veneers?
Porcelain veneers in Jacksonville can give you the beautiful smile you've always wanted. Direct bonding makes them strong. They're also stain resistant, so you won't have to worry about bleaching your teeth to keep them bright.
How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?
Porcelain veneers can last many years with excellent home care and regular dental checkups. In addition, your veneers are easy to care for because you can brush and floss your teeth as you would normally. Avoiding abrasive whitening toothpaste that could scratch the surface of your veneers will also help them last longer.
Most patients can enjoy their veneers for 10 to 15 years with the proper care.
Can Veneers Be Done in One Day?
Typically, a dental lab will make porcelain veneers, which can take two to three weeks to complete. However, at Sandpiper Dental, Dr. Doan uses innovative CEREC technology to create custom porcelain veneers at our Jacksonville dental office so we can create your new smile while you wait! With CEREC technology, we can achieve your new smile with porcelain veneers in just one appointment!
How Does CEREC Technology Work?
Dr. Doan uses 3-D technology to scan images of the restorations we need for your new smile. Then, the images are transferred to a milling machine located in our dental office, which creates your custom restorations from high-quality porcelain using Dr. Doan's exact specifications. This allows for better quality control as Dr. Doan can make adjustments as needed to ensure that you receive high-quality veneers to create your new smile.
Which Procedure Is Best for Me?
If you're thinking about making changes to the appearance of your smile, we recommend scheduling an evaluation with Dr. Doan to learn more about your options. Dr. Doan will collect information through x-rays, photos, and an examination during your smile evaluation. She'll also talk with you to learn more about your goals for your smile. This way, she can consider your lifestyle, budget, and smile goals when she creates a treatment plan just for you.
She'll explain the benefits and drawbacks of any treatment recommendations she makes because, ultimately, you'll have the final say on the best procedures to create your new smile.
Take the Next Steps Toward Your Best Smile
If you're ready to learn what's possible, contact your Sandpiper Dental team at (904) 223-8001 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Doan or book an assessment online. Then, your best smile is just a phone call or a click away!