At Greenbelt Dental Health, Dr. Christopher Naranjo wants to help patients in and around Austin, Texas, achieve beautiful smiles that boost confidence and personal self-esteem. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, there are so many options to choose from that it may be overwhelming for patients looking to enhance their teeth. Two common treatments used in aesthetic dental work include dental bonding and porcelain veneers. However, some patients will see that dental bonding may be a better selection for them than porcelain veneers. Let’s look at both treatments and decide which might be most appropriate for your smile!

• Dental bonding. Dental bonding is an elective procedure that uses a composite resin material to cover imperfections and hide problems within the smile. It is applied to prepared teeth, cured using a specialized light, and then filed and polished to look like natural tooth enamel.
• Porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers, on the other hand, are customized facings that are fabricated to match one’s smile and are bonded onto teeth that have been filed down and roughened to ensure proper adhesion. The facing is best used on the teeth near the front of the smile.

BEFORE AND AFTER COSMETIC TREATMENT OF ACTUAL PATIENT

Why dental bonding might be better for you than porcelain veneers

There are a few advantages to using dental bonding over traditional veneers to disguise imperfections in the smile. Dental bonding is:

• Faster. Dental bonding is done in a single appointment, while porcelain veneers can take a few weeks to complete from start to finish.
• More affordable. Porcelain veneers are typically more costly than dental bonding, though they can last longer.
• Long-lasting. Most patients will enjoy their dental bonding for several years. They may require polishing to give them their original shine.
• Replaceable. Dental bonding can be susceptible to staining and breakage but is easily removed and replaced during one visit to the dentist’s chair.

Your Smile is Important to us

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Please schedule a meeting with Greenbelt Dental Health to discuss the available cosmetic dental services

If you are a resident of Austin, TX, and want to speak to our dentist regarding dental bonding, porcelain veneers, or any other cosmetic treatments available for smile enhancement, call (512) 472-3565 to request an appointment. Our office is conveniently located at 1301 West 25th Street, Suite #402, and is open to new patients.