At Nevada Dental Esthetics in Las Vegas, NV, conveniently located just off the strip, Dr. Jorge Paez and our team specialize in providing superior dental experiences. Our office features advanced equipment, and we use only top-quality materials to ensure lasting results. We’re here to help you feel happy and excited about your smile, always going the extra mile to meet your needs.
One of the ways that we stand out as leading cosmetic dentists is by providing attentive, personalized care. Dr. Paez and our team take the time to listen to your needs and explain smile enhancement options so you can make a confident choice. Read on to learn more about two leading choices for a stunning smile: Bonding and veneers.
Bonding vs. Veneers: Understanding the Basics
Both dental bonding and veneers are popular options for enhancing your smile, but they work differently and are suited to different needs. Here’s an overview:
Bonding
Bonding involves applying a tooth-colored composite resin to the tooth. Dr. Paez molds the resin to create the desired appearance, then uses a special light to harden it. Bonding is often a good option for fixing minor chips, gaps between teeth, or discoloration that doesn’t respond to teeth whitening.
Veneers
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells of porcelain designed to cover the tooth’s front surface. Like bonding, veneers can conceal various issues, like chips, cracks, gaps, discoloration, and mild misalignment. Veneers can treat both minor and major aesthetic issues.
In Dr. Paez’s expert hands, both bonding and veneers look natural and beautiful.
Benefits of Bonding and Veneers
Choosing between bonding and veneers depends on your goals, timeline, and budget. Here’s a quick look at the advantages of each option:
Bonding
Bonding offers benefits including:
- Quick Procedure: One visit to our office
- Affordable: Reasonably priced, less costly than veneers
- Minimal Tooth Prep: Very little enamel removal
However, bonding material can stain, just as your tooth enamel can. It offers good longevity with proper care, but bonding may not last as long as veneers.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers offer advantages including:
- Durable: Veneers can last for as long as 20 years
- Stain-Resistant: Veneers repel stains and won’t darken, keeping their color consistently over time
- Transformative: Porcelain veneers can create a true smile transformation, making dramatic changes in your smile and treating multiple teeth at once as needed
Veneers cost more due to their more expensive material, longer prep time, and special lab creation process. They require two visits – one for tooth preparation and one for placement.
Bonding and Veneers Consultations in Las Vegas, NV
Ready to transform your smile? Call Nevada Dental Esthetics at 702-737-3553 to book your appointment and learn more about bonding and veneers.