Dental Bonding & Dental Veneers in Orangeville, ON
Are imperfect or stained teeth keeping you from smiling? There are several options available for you. A couple of those options are dental bonding and veneers. Both of these treatments will fix imperfections, discolouration, and restore the appearance of your teeth so you can get back to smiling confidently.
What is Dental Bonding?
A dental bonding treatment consists of filling in small cavities, fixing chipped or cracked teeth, hiding spaces between teeth, and even reverse permanent discolouration. This is done through a process of binding a composite material on to the surface of the tooth. The composite material is mainly plastic or resin, and it’s the same colour as the tooth.
The dental bonding procedure is a relatively short procedure and it does not require anesthetic numbing, unless the tooth needs filling. The dentist will first assess your problem and prepare the bonding material required for you specifically. Further, the colour of the bonding material will be matched to the rest of your teeth. In order to improve the strength of the bond, the surface of the tooth is scratched, and an adhesive is applied. Afterwards, the composite material is placed, hardened by a special curing light, shaped, and polished.
What are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin layers of porcelain or composite material, that are glued on the front surface of a tooth to conceal stains. Veneers are also used to hide other flaws such as chips, cracks, and rough edges by altering the shape of each tooth they cover. Essentially, Veneers differ from bonding as they cover the entire front surface of a tooth. On the other hand, bonding only covers small portions.
There are two types of dental veneers available:
Composite Veneer: A direct veneer procedure, done at a dental clinic by your dentist. Composite veneers last six to seven years.
Porcelain Veneer: Consists of making an impression of the teeth at the dental clinic then sending the impression to a dental lab for final processing. Porcelain veneers are more expensive than composite veneers. However, they benefit from the fact that they may last over 15 years.
Dental Bonding Vs. Dental Veneers
Dental bonding does not require impressions of the tooth or any processing at a laboratory, therefore making it less expensive. Bonding is often done in a single visit. It takes an hour or less to bond each tooth and the procedure is usually painless.
On the other hand, while being more expensive, dental veneers are more durable than bonding and can last for several more years. They are also more natural-looking and resist staining very well. Furthermore, they can be customized to suit each patient and can fix almost any dental flaws a patient may have.
If you have minor imperfections in your teeth and do not want to spend a large sum of money, dental bonding is the best option. However, if you have a smile that requires a lot of dental work, you may want to go for veneers. They will last longer and offer a pearl white smile, which is priceless.
Are you looking for dental bonding or veneers in Orangeville?
For a beautiful, white, uniform smile, call Orangeville Smiles Dentistry on (519) 941-1919 or visit our office for a consultation appointment. Don’t forget to ask about our current offers and financing options. Our highly experienced cosmetic dentists would be more than happy to help in your bonding or dental veneers needs.
Some of Our Services
Dental Implant
Missing teeth can have a significant negative impact on your life. Dental Implant could be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Wisdom Tooth
For some people the wisdom teeth erupt normally with no problems at all, while others end up with impacted wisdom teeth.
Smile Makeover
With modern dental treatments such as dental bonding or veneers, you can smile and feel comfortable in social or business environments.
Root Canal Treatment
Do you experience severe pain when chewing or biting? Or are your teeth sensitive to hot or cold foods? You might need root canal treatment.
Dental Checkup
Brushing and flossing your teeth daily will keep your teeth clean but regular visits to the dentist are essential for your overall health.
Dental Hygiene
With all the drinking and eating that we do on a typical day, it is evident that our mouths are good breeding grounds for bacteria.
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