Dental veneers are typically made of either composite resin material or ceramic porcelain.
Whether you choose composite or porcelain veneers for your smile, they can eliminate many of the same smile flaws, such as:
- Tooth size discrepancies
- Oddly shaped teeth
- Gaps or spaces between teeth
- Stains or tooth discolouration
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Teeth with excessive wear
Dental veneers can repair, improve, and enhance your teeth, resulting in the smile you've always wanted.
What Are the Differences between Composite and Porcelain Veneers?
Composite material is made of fine glass and resin particles that our dentists can customise to match your tooth. At the same time, porcelain veneers are thin layers of ceramic porcelain made by a trusted dental lab.
We can typically complete composite veneers during one appointment at our Chelsea Heights dental office, while porcelain veneers take two visits and two to three weeks to complete.
Composite material is added to your tooth and is a relatively non-invasive procedure that's not considered permanent. Porcelain veneers require our dentists to remove some tooth enamel because they're bonded directly onto the front surface of your tooth, and they are a permanent dental treatment.
Porcelain veneers can completely change your teeth's shape, colour and size, and our dentists often use them in smile makeovers.
Learn more about dental veneers in Chelsea Heights by contacting our team.