Part of being capable of making a wise consumerist decision is knowing the pros and cons of a certain good or service. So if you’re thinking about how porcelain veneers can give your smile a much needed boost, here are the advantages and disadvantages that you should be aware of before you book an appointment with your dentist:
Pros
Porcelain veneers last longer than dental bonding.
If you’re going to pay out of pocket for a dental treatment, given you may not have dental coverage, why not splurge on something which you know will last? While dental bonding procedures are affordable, the sad reality is that they are vulnerable to chipping which means that you’ll have to face the inevitability of having your tooth redone in the future.
Porcelain veneers naturally resemble teeth.
The reason for why your smile gives off a certain brightness is because of the light that is able to penetrate through the translucent layer enamel layer. The light is then bounced off from the dentin layer and then back out of the enamel layer once more. The problem with composite resin is that it is made of a solid white material that keeps light out and prevents the natural brightness of the tooth from showing through. Porcelain has the same translucency as the enamel layer which makes it a better choice for those who are looking for a natural look.
Porcelain veneers are resistant to staining.
When it comes to dental bonding procedures, one of its many drawbacks is the fact that composite resin is highly susceptible to staining. In fact, people who opt for dental bonding would eventually have to go for porcelain veneers when the composite resin has become stained deeply enough that the aesthetics would have been affected already.
Cons
Porcelain veneers require two trips to the dentist.
If you are in a hurry to have your smile fixed, then porcelain veneers could leave you in a lot of frustration. The reason for this is because these porcelain dental works require fabrication by a dental technician before they can be placed on. And the usual timeframe for these dental works to be completed run for a couple of weeks to a month.
Porcelain veneers are expensive.
While this may seem like the primary deterrent for getting porcelain veneers, you can look at it at an investment angle. Porcelain veneers last longer stretching the value of your dollar.
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