Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but many people live with troublesome dental defects like chips, cracks, and stains that can make them nervous about showing their grins off. Luckily, cosmetic dental treatments have allowed millions of patients to have prettier teeth that they can be proud of. While you’ll need to have a consultation with your dentist to find out which cosmetic treatments may be right for you, it’s a good idea to be educated about what options are out there. Here’s a brief overview of the differences between porcelain veneers and DURAthin.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain shells that are cemented to a patient’s teeth to cover up flaws and create a more ideal smile. They can effectively restore the beauty of teeth with unsightly chips, cracks, stains, or gaps, and in some cases, they can be used to address alignment issues without orthodontic treatments.
Veneers can be placed in as few as two appointments and require a small amount of enamel to be removed from the tooth to make room. Local anesthetic treatments render this process completely painless. Teeth that have received veneers will need to wear them for protection for the rest of their lifespans.
What Is DURAthin?
DURAthin is a special brand of veneers made from cerinate material. Just like the traditional porcelain variety, they look completely natural and are designed to be fixed upon the patient’s teeth to transform their smile. The biggest difference, however, is that DURAthin veneers are about .3mm thick while the traditional type is .5mm. DURAthin veneers carry several distinct advantages, including:
- They require little to no enamel removal to be placed.
- They can be placed in a single appointment.
- Receiving DURAthin veneers is completely reversible, meaning that you can use your teeth normally after having them removed.
- The procedure can be performed painlessly without anesthesia.
Which Option Is Best for Me?
DURAthin veneers are typically recommended for patients who are satisfied with the shape and color of their teeth but have concerns about defects like cracks or chips. While their thickness makes placing them a much simpler procedure, it prevents them from adequately changing the color or shape of a patient’s teeth. Porcelain veneers, on the other hand, may be more ideal for patients who wish to correct issues like discoloration, worn teeth, or teeth that are small or misshapen.
Don’t let dental defects that can be addressed through cosmetic dentistry stand between you and a more beautiful smile. Consulting with your dentist can help you determine if either of these treatments might be a good fit for you.
About the Practice
Beck Dental Care of Columbia has served the dental needs of Columbia, TN for the past four decades. Led by Drs. Matthew Hart, Kyle Williams, and Philip Matthews, the staff is dedicated to providing each patient with compassionate care while maintaining a clean and welcoming office environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry such as DURAthin and porcelain veneers. To schedule a cosmetic dental consultation, contact the office online or dial (931) 388-8452.