The good news for those looking to improve and enhance their smiles affordably is that there is a less expensive alternative to porcelain veneers in dental bonding. This procedure is also quick, as we can typically complete your new smile in one visit to our Randolph dental office.
Porcelain Veneers vs. Dental Bonding
Porcelain veneers and dental bonding can fix a lot of the same cosmetic concerns, such as:
- Gaps or spacing between teeth
- Tooth size discrepancies
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Oddly shaped teeth
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Slight tooth misalignment
However, there are several differences between the procedures to consider.
Dental Bonding
During a dental bonding procedure, we use composite resin to eliminate or repair minor cosmetic concerns with your smile. This is the same material we use for tooth-colored dental fillings, so it can be customized to flawlessly blend with your smile and complement it.
Using composite resin, Dr. Kaplan can reshape teeth, cover stubborn tooth stains, fill spaces between teeth, and repair chipped teeth to restore your smile and improve your function.
Dental bonding tends to be less expensive than veneers and may be partially covered by dental insurance benefits.
Porcelain Veneers
A dental veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that Dr. Kaplan designs to fit over the front surface of your tooth. Then, he removes a small amount of tooth enamel to bond the veneer directly to your tooth for a flush, smooth finish. We can use veneers to repair one or two teeth or completely redesign your smile with six to eight veneers.
Porcelain veneers in Randolph, NJ, take two appointments with Dr. Kaplan and a few weeks to complete as a trusted dental lab handcrafts them.
Learn More About Cosmetic Dentistry in Randolph
If you're interested in learning more about what's possible for your smile, contact your team at Randolph Dental Associates at (973) 895-3100 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Kaplan.