Choosing the right treatment can make all the difference when enhancing your smile. At Softouch Dental Care, our LVI-trained dentist, Dr. Michael Chung, has high-level expertise in restoring smiles using customized methods like porcelain veneers and dental bonding, and our team loves helping patients get the smile of their dreams. Serving Oakton, VA, and the Vienna and Fairfax areas, we’re here to guide you through the decision-making process. Both veneers and bonding can address various cosmetic concerns, but understanding their differences is important in deciding what’s ideal for you.
Perfect Teeth With Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin panels securely attached to the front surface of your natural teeth. Our dental lab creates them based on the desired tooth color, size, and shape. Porcelain veneers can transform the front of your teeth, correcting issues such as:
- Small tooth gaps
- Surface cracks
- Chips
- Deep tooth stains that don’t improve with teeth whitening
- Too-short teeth Oddly shaped or mismatched teeth
- Mildly crooked teeth
Veneers reflect light similarly to tooth enamel, making them nearly indistinguishable from your natural teeth. They’re stain-resistant and generally long-lasting. Alongside improving tooth appearance, they can also lend extra strength to the front of your teeth.
The Beauty of Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a more conservative veneer alternative. The procedure involves applying composite resin (the same material used for white fillings) to the front surface of your teeth. Dr. Chung molds the resin to your teeth and polishes it to match your nearby teeth, providing a highly realistic look.
Dental bonding treats many of the same issues as veneers, like gaps, discoloration, and minor misalignment. But, unlike porcelain veneers, the dental bonding material is porous. So, it can stain, just like natural tooth enamel. Many patients use dental bonding because it’s less costly than veneers.
Choosing Between Veneers and Bonding
Your personal goals are the most important when deciding between veneers and dental bonding. If you’re looking for a comprehensive, long-lasting solution to multiple cosmetic concerns, veneers could be the right choice. Dental bonding offers impressive and budget-friendly quick corrections for minor issues. But, bonding might have less longevity than porcelain veneers.
If budget concerns are your main motivation for bonding, but you’d prefer veneers, we’ve got you covered. Our practice offers affordable financing options to make your dream smile more accessible.
Veneers and Bonding Consultations in Oakton, VA
Ready to revitalize your smile? Call us today at 703-319-6990 or request your appointment online today.
