The Beauty of Dental Porcelain
Dental porcelain, or ceramic, is popular for its ability to
closely mimic the intricacies of a tooth’s appearance. Besides matching your
tooth’s color, dental porcelain is semi-translucent and layered to reflect
light the way natural tooth enamel does. When crafted from porcelain, both
dental crowns and veneers can create lifelike results that improve your smile’sappeal without making your cosmetic treatment stand out.
Cosmetic vs. Restorative
One of the more prominent differences between dental crowns
and veneers is the nature of their construction. A dental crown, or cap, covers
the entire top portion of your tooth (also called a crown), while a veneer is
bonded only to a tooth’s front surface. Though veneers can cover minor toothcracks and chips their purpose is solely cosmetic, and veneers aren’t
recommended for more extensive dental damage. By contrast, a dental crown can
protect a tooth from further injury as well restore the tooth’s outward beauty.
Evaluate the Extent of Damage
Placing porcelain veneers is often referred to as an “instant
smile makeover” because they can address a multitude of teeth at the same time.
By its very nature, a dental crown can only address a single tooth at a time.
If your cosmetic issues extend beyond a single tooth, then Dr. Smith may
recommend porcelain veneers over dental crowns to minimize the amount of tooth
preparation needed.
About Your Grand Prairie Dentist:
Dr. Quinn Smith is a well-respected and highly experienced
general, cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentist in Grand Prairie, TX. He
takes a patient-first approach that starts from the moment patients enter
our Pecan Tree Dental office, and he
offers a three-year guarantee on all dental work that he performs. Whether
you’re a new or returning patient, you can schedule a consultation or your next
appointment with Dr. Smith by contacting
us at (972) 262-5111.
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