Dental Bonding vs. Porcelain Veneers in New York, NY
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At SmilesNY Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry , we’ve seen firsthand how the power of cosmetic dentistry can significantly improve your life. More specifically, using state-of-the-art technology to create custom bonding and porcelain veneers unlike any you’ve ever seen before.
Let’s break down these two widely used procedures preferred by your own New York, NY cosmetic dentists and see the right fit for you and your smile.
But First, the Basics
We all know that a balanced, beautiful smile on any person of age or gender makes for far more than just a good selfie for Instagram. It gives you:
- More confidence
- Higher self-esteem
- Improved mood and energy
What you need to know is this: Dental bonding is generally a good option for minor changes to an overall healthy mouth. Porcelain veneers tend to have better results for patients with more significant cosmetic dentistry needs.
What is Dental Bonding
Also referred to as “tooth bonding,” this is where your cosmetic dentist uses a special, naturally-colored resin to fix how your teeth look. They can carefully sculpt your tooth into shape before curing their work with high-intensity light technology that ultimately bonds the tooth-colored resin to your tooth. Patients love bonding because:
- It’s minimally invasive to your natural tooth enamel
- Almost all patients, even children, qualify for bonding
- Bonding can be completed in one office visit
- No downtime is necessary
Another great benefit of dental bonding is that it’s less expensive compared to other cosmetic dentistry treatments.
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Unlike dental bonding, porcelain veneers are hard from the start, crafted especially for you from ultra-thin shells. Since your veneers can’t be molded and shaped, your New York, NY, cosmetic dentists need to sculpt some of your existing teeth to make room for the veneer. Your porcelain veneers might be produced in our office with our advanced technology while you wait. At the same time, your impressions can be sent to a dental laboratory where your custom veneers will be crafted out of high-quality porcelain material. When your porcelain veneers are ready, your dentist will remove a small amount of enamel from the front of your teeth. This creates space for the veneers and improves the bond for a more natural result that lasts a long time. Once your veneers are bonded, minor adjustments may be made to make your veneers more comfortable. Porcelain veneers create a beautiful, white, uniform smile almost immediately. They have a lifespan of up to 20 years.
Schedule Your Consultation
Are you ready to learn more about your candidacy for dental bonding or porcelain veneers? There’s no time like now to contact Smiles NY to schedule an appointment. Our office is conveniently located on East 63rd Street in Manhattan, a short walk east from the Lexington Avenue-3rd Street station on the F and Q train lines.