Writing from inside and outside the dental office. Notes on veneers and materials, patient stories and the turning of the seasons, gathered in one place.
Veneers are not always the most conservative choice. Depending on whether the main concern is color, small chips or gaps, alignment, or gum display, options like whitening, composite bonding, orthodontics, or gum treatment may be more appropriate.
One fills a small chip; the other redraws the whole smile. A side-by-side look at composite bonding and porcelain veneers — treatment time, tooth preparation, longevity and cost.
With proper care, veneers often last 10 to 15 years or longer. Here is what affects their lifespan...and how to maximize it.