Not everyone has perfect teeth. Some people have misshapen, uneven, chipped, or discolored teeth that do not respond well to dental bleaching. Cosmetic Dentistry Phillipsburg is where people go to find solutions to hide their unsightly teeth. The options for covering up your ugly teeth include caps, dental bonding, and veneers. All three of these services will cover up a multitude of unsightly problems you have with your teeth, but are different solutions used for similar purposes. The following will discuss these tooth cover-ups.
Caps
Dental caps may also be referred to as crowns. The goal is to protect the tooth or teeth, but usually caps actually kill the nerve in the tooth. When the nerves are dead, tooth extraction or a root canal may follow. This happens due to the process of placing the crown. The tooth has to be ground down, which removes the enamel completely and a lot of the dentin of the tooth. The good news is that this is no longer the only option for covering up unsightly teeth. Crowns/caps for saving a tooth usually accompany a root canal.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is the process of taking a plastic, resin material and gluing/bonding it to a tooth that needs to be repaired. Your dentist can mix materials to create the perfect color to match your teeth for this process. Bonding is generally done for minor repairs, and is not good for structurally damaged or seriously decayed teeth. This cosmetic procedure is not as strong as using a crown or dental veneers, but it costs less for minor repairs. Visit Phillipsburg Family Dental for more information on Cosmetic Dentistry in Phillipsburg.
Veneers
Veneers are custom made thin shells that are designed to cover the surface of your teeth. The two types of veneers are porcelain and resin. Porcelain is better for resisting stains, but resin veneers are usually less expensive. Porcelain also looks more natural than resin. They can be used for serious problems like hiding gaps, repairing and hiding broken and chipped teeth, and for hiding other unsightly tooth issues.
These are the basics of the cosmetic procedures for covering up unsightly teeth. Before you have any cosmetic work done, your dentist will perform a proper exam and analysis to determine what solutions are best for you. Cosmetic Dentistry Phillipsburg is offered by Phillipsburg Family Dental. This office also provides general and emergency dental services.
