Types of Dental Veneers: Pros and Cons

Dental veneers near you are tooth-shaped dental restorations made with porcelain material. They are used in cosmetic dentistry to address cosmetic tooth floss. These include stains, crooked teeth, or chips on the teeth. Today, tooth veneers are as thin as contact lenses and need less tooth preparation.

Types of Tooth Veneers

Today, they are available in different types:

Porcelain Veneers

Getting porcelain dental veneers is a long-lasting and speedy method to achieve a smile makeover. They are a famous alternative to crowns. These ceramic veneers are of natural tooth color and resist stains. The dentist in Laguna Beach will have many shades available in porcelain to resemble your teeth accurately. Porcelain is the safe and most aesthetically-pleasing material available for veneers.

Pros

• These veneers remain for 10 to 15 years.
• They do not injure gum tissues.
• They have less risk of getting damaged.
• They are thinner than other veneer types.
• They have a similar texture to your teeth. So patients can enjoy a natural tooth appearance.
• In most cases, the dentist does not need to eliminate the portion of the natural tooth.

Cons

• In case of breakage, porcelain veneers are not easy to repair and need a replacement.
• They need a special polishing paste.
• They are costly.

Composite Veneers

Composite veneers are restorations manufactured using composite resin (a mixture of organic and inorganic materials). Patients require a single visit to the dental clinic.

When you receive composite resin veneer, the professional at Laguna Family Dentistry will prepare your tooth surface before applying a thin layer of composite material. He/she may also use extra layers to accomplish the sedated appearance. The dentist ends the process by using a special light to make the composite resin hard.

Pros

• These veneers are more cost-effective than porcelain veneers.
• They are easy to repair if broken or chipped.
• Since the professional requires less removal of tooth enamel, it acts as a less invasive treatment.
• Less risk of harming the gum tissues.
• Can stay for 5 to 7 years.

Cons

• Composite veneers are more prone to staining with time, unlike porcelain veneers.
• Lengthy treatment.
• Not as durable as porcelain.

Palatal Veneers

Palatal veneers are known as palatal onlays or lingual veneers. The dentist uses them to restore anterior teeth damaged by dental erosion, teeth grinding, or other similar issues. Palatal veneers are available in two materials-resin and porcelain.

The dental professional will eliminate and reshape the damaged tooth part during the procedure. Then, he/she binds it there to protect the tooth structure. This veneer type is not only useful for cosmetic purposes but for oral health issues too.

Pros

• The treatment protects the teeth from decay and other oral health issues with time.
• The palatal onlays offer a secure and tight fit.
• They shield gums and improve the bite.
• They are custom-built, strong, and more durable than dental fillings or crowns.
• They match the teeth and are also resistant to stains.

Cons

• They are costly and more complex than traditional dental fillings.
• Patients might require multiple dental visits sometime.

Lumineers

Lumineers are smooth and ultra-thin porcelain laminate veneers when compared to standard veneers. They can remain for decay or even more. The dentist uses this veneer type to enhance the beauty of the patient’s smile with spaces between teeth, tooth-shaped irregularities, or discoloration. The process is quite easy and needs less preparation before the placement.

Pros

• Unlike other veneer types, lumineers veneers are easy to apply.
• Since the removal of enamel is not important, the process is reversible.
• They have stain-resistant properties.
• Lumineers are less costly when compared to porcelain veneers.
• They can remain for around 20 years.

Cons

• They are less natural-looking teeth.
• Since lumineers veneers are no-prep veneers, the dentist adds them to the real tooth structure. It may result in bulkiness in the mouth.

Removable Veneers

Getting removable veneers is the best solution if you want brighter teeth but want to avoid investing in permanent veneers. They are also called snap-on veneers or snap-on smiles.

Pros

• They are a temporary solution for chipped, cracked, damaged, or discolored teeth.
• They are easy to remove.
• They offer immediate coverage to your natural teeth.

Cons

• They can be easily chipped, cracked, or stained.
• These veneers are more prone to plaque build-up.

To know which dental veneers in Laguna Beach are suitable for your case, call our office today.