• Dental Veneers Vs Dental Crowns| Know the difference

The two most common cosmetic treatment modalities are- Dental veneers and tooth-colored dental crowns. If you are thinking, what is the difference between the two, and which is right for you? Hold on! Let us find out precisely the difference in the information provided below- brought to you by Aries Oro-Facial Dental Clinic.

What is a Dental Veneer? | Dental Veneers Vs Dental Crowns

Dental Veneers are thin, wafer-like laminates attached to the teeth’ front surface. Veneers are a minimally invasive way of cosmetically enhancing your smile. Veneers are the most versatile way of masking the imperfections like:

• Tooth discolorations
• Irregularly shaped tooth
• Minor gaps between the teeth
• Cracked tooth
• Chipped tooth

Our team of cosmetic dentists at Aries Oro-Facial Dental Clinic In Vadodara, by Dr. Tushar Chauhan MDS Prosthodontist, will ensure that you get your customized treatment plan after carefully examining your current dental status and evaluating the possibilities of Dental Veneers Vs Dental Crowns.

Pros of a Dental Veneer

• The dental veneers are aesthetically more pleasing as gum margins are visible in some crowns.
• The veneers require very minimal preparation, so it saves a lot of natural tooth structure.
• It is a more versatile choice to address cosmetic concerns than dental crowns.
• It is minimally invasive and does not require many sittings for competition
• The aftercare regime of the veneers is nothing special, and it involves only regular brushing and flossing with frequent dental visits.

Cons of Dental Veneer

• It is only an aesthetic solution, whereas dental crowns may support the weakened tooth structure.
• We cannot reverse the veneers or repair them.

What is a Dental Crown? | Dental Veneers Vs Dental Crowns

Dental crowns or caps are prostheses that cover the entire tooth from all sides. It is usually indicated in cases of a root canal-treated tooth. There are a variety of crowns, and the ones used by our cosmetic dentists are tooth-colored dental crowns. 

Our Prosthodontist & Smile Designer Dr. Tushar Chauhan ensures that we followed a strict sterilization protocol while recording the impressions, and the best dental labs fabricate the crowns. If there is extensive decay, it needs to be removed before planning the dental crown.

Pros of Dental Crowns

• The dentist covered all sides of the tooth.
• It significantly reduced the risk of progression of the decay
• The crowns exactly mimic the natural tooth in terms of shape, size, and color
• We fixed dental crowns onto the tooth, unlike removable dentures
• We also used dental crowns in bridges to replace the missing tooth.
• The crowns cover the adjacent teeth from which it withdrew the support replace the missing tooth.

Cons of Dental Crowns

• There is a significant reduction in the natural tooth structure.
• The tooth becomes more prone to sensitivity to heat and cold.
• The tooth-colored material is fragile and may chip off if not taken care of properly.
• The other variants of dental crowns, like porcelain fused to metal crowns, are not that aesthetic.
• Multiple sittings are required for the completion of the proc

Questions to ask your dentist

You’ll want to know at the outset how much your crown or veneer is going to cost, and how much, if anything, your insurance will pay toward the cost. You’ll also want to know about your dentist’s experience with both procedures.

Other questions for your dentist depend on your particular needs, but some questions you may want to ask include the following:

• Are there other options to consider, such as dentures or implants?
• How long do you expect my veneer or crown material to last?
• Will the initial cost cover subsequent visits if the crown fit isn’t right?
• Will I need to wear a mouth guard?
• Do you recommend any special care for the veneer or crown?

Aftercare

If you’re considering either veneers or crowns, it’s important to keep in mind maintenance after either procedure.

• Avoiding chewing on hard objects
• Avoiding using your teeth to open a package
• Avoiding chewing with your front teeth
• Getting a mouth guard if you play sports

For the first 24 to 48 hours after receiving a dental crown, you should avoid sticky and hard foods. Beyond that time, you may start to treat your crown as though it’s a natural tooth.