Dental veneers can improve your smile, but patients often ask whether composite veneers or porcelain veneers work better. Northlane Dental helps you grasp the main differences so you can pick the option that meets your needs.
**Composite Veneers ** Dentists make composite veneers from tooth-colored resin applied straight to the teeth. They finish them in one visit and need to remove little enamel. This makes them a faster cheaper way to fix small chips, gaps, or uneven edges.
Composite veneers can look good, but they don't resist stains and wear as well as porcelain. However, if they get damaged, they're easier to fix.
**# Porcelain Veneers **# Porcelain veneers are custom-made shells a dental laboratory creates and bonds to teeth. They stand out for their strength, ability to resist stains, and natural look. Porcelain looks a lot like real enamel giving a long-lasting boost to your smile.
This treatment often needs more than one visit and might involve a bit of enamel prep, but the end results tend to look more polished and last longer.
Composite veneers work well for people who want a cheaper less invasive option. Porcelain veneers suit those who care most about looks that last.
At Northlane Dental, we look at your smile and suggest the best way to help you get natural-looking results you can feel good about.