Porcelain veneers cover a thin layer on the front, part of the sides, and a small part of the biting surface of your front teeth. Porcelain crowns cover the entire tooth.

This depends on several factors. In rare cases, they may become chipped or cracked if a patient bites into something hard. Most insurance companies will cover the replacement of a crown after 5 years. With proper brushing and flossing, and regular professional dental cleanings, they can last many years. See similar questions...

The amount of time a porcelain veneer or dental crown (cap) lasts depends on many different factors, including at-home care, a patient's commitment to follow-up visits with the dentist, and the quality of the crown or veneer. See similar questions...

Dental bonding is a plastic tooth colored (composite) resin material that is molded onto your teeth and hardened with a blue light. It is usually done in one visit. Little tooth reduction and usually no anesthesia is required. they stain over time, may chip and may need to be replaced more often. Porcelain veneers are thin layers of stacked porcelain that are fabricated in the lab and bonded to teeth. It usually takes 2 visits. Little tooth reduction and some anesthesia are required. See similar questions...

Some dentists try and place veneers directly over a patients’ teeth without reducing the tooth structure. The veneer basically gets “stuck on” to the tooth surface, creating bulky looking teeth. This problem can be eliminated by proper diagnosis and planning, which will indicate exactly how much tooth surface needs to be prepared to create an outstanding final result. See similar questions...

Finely crafted porcelain veneers can last almost indefinitely if maintained properly with good dental hygiene and regular dental visits. See similar questions...

Absolutely! Veneers are secured painlessly during two office visits and anesthesia may not be required. See similar questions...

Yes. The dentist's main goal is to create a crown that looks like a natural tooth. That is why your dentist takes an impression. To achieve a certain look, a number of factors are considered, such as the color, bite, shape and length of your natural teeth. Any one of these factors alone can affect your appearance. If you have a certain cosmetic look in mind for your crown, discuss it with your dentist at your initial visit. See similar questions...

No, porcelain does not change color when exposed to dental bleach. It is preferable to do the tooth whitening before doing the dental work. TOP See similar questions...

Laminates look more realistic than bonding, and they do not stain. They also feel more natural, are more durable and are stronger than bonding composites. TOP See similar questions...

Orthodontic treatment takes 18 months to 2 years and often requires braces, while porcelain laminates correct crooked teeth in just two visits. TOP See similar questions...

Veneers are ultra-thin sculpted pieces of tooth-shaped porcelain that fit over the front of your teeth. They are wonderful for fixing teeth that are significantly discolored, chipped, pitted, malformed, or crooked, or if you have unwanted spaces. In certain situations, a change in upper lip fullness and balance can be obtained by placing porcelain laminate veneers on your four front teeth. Unlike crowns or caps, porcelain laminate veneers don't require the removal of much tooth structure. See similar questions...

Definitely. Porcelain veneers are specifically designed to cover gaps, chips, permanent stains, misshapen teeth and washed out fillings. The thin porcelain veneers are instant orthodontics and will give you the beautiful smile you desire. If you’re considering cosmetic dentistry in Colorado Springs, please call or e-mail us today to schedule your initial consultation. Home | About Us | Dr. See similar questions...

Veneers are solutions for badly stained, crooked, gapped and chipped teeth. Since veneers can be placed in 2 to 3 appointments it is faster solution for crooked, gapped teeth than that of orthodontics. Veneers are made of porcelain that is placed on the top of front surface of tooth, which easily hide cracks, chip or discoloration. Crown is type of covering or a cap made of porcelain (most often) which covers & strengthen damaged or broken teeth. See similar questions...