Dental veneers can address several small cosmetic smile concerns and, with porcelain veneers, completely redesign your smile.
Some of the smile flaws that both types of veneers can fix are:
- Gaps between teeth
- Tooth stains and discoloration
- Size or shape discrepancies
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Slight tooth misalignment
- Worn teeth
Understanding Dental Veneers in Augusta
Our dentists use two different materials depending on what type of veneers they're doing. Composite resin is the same material used in dental fillings, and our dentists also use it to address smile concerns.
Porcelain veneers are actually thin slivers of porcelain that are customized to fit over the surface of your teeth, so they can change the size, shade, or shape for a complete smile transformation.
What Is the Difference Between Porcelain and Composite Veneers
Our dentists can typically place composite veneers in one visit to our Augusta dental office, while porcelain veneers require two visits and a few weeks to complete, as they're created in a dental lab.
Composite veneers are not considered a permanent procedure and tend to be less expensive than porcelain veneers. Because our dentists must remove a small amount of tooth enamel to place porcelain veneers, the procedure is considered permanent.
If you want to learn more about veneers and your own customized options, contact our team at (706) 738-8070.