Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center in Lone Tree offers multiple cosmetic dentistry procedures for creating remarkable smiles. Two of the most popular are dental crowns and porcelain veneers.
Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while a veneer is used mainly for cosmetic improvements.
A dental crown covers the entire visible part of the tooth. A veneer is an ultra-thin layer for the front of a tooth. Veneers are made of several layers of extremely strong ceramic laminate.
Crowns can be made of all porcelain (ceramic), porcelain fused to metal, or gold. Both crowns and veneers are affixed to the tooth with a special adhesive. Crowns and veneers are durable and can last many years if properly cared for, though they are not stronger than natural enamel.
Both of these procedures improve the tooth aesthetically, but dental crowns are ordinarily a better solution for a tooth that has been compromised by decay, damage, or a root canal. Veneers can correct the shape of a tooth, fix a minor crack, cover stains, or straighten the appearance of teeth that are slightly misaligned.
If you would like more useful specifics about crowns, veneers, and other cosmetic dental procedures, please contact Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center to schedule a consultation.
Contact Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center:
303-858-9000
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
8683 E Lincoln Ave Ste 200
Lone Tree, Colorado
80124
