According to cosmetic dentist Dr. Karmy, porcelain veneers are an excellent choice if your teeth are still intact. If you have minor damage or staining, cosmetic dental crowns may be the only solution.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Your Walla Walla Dentist explains that porcelain veneers are thin sheets of dental grade porcelain. These fit over the tops of your teeth. Used for the fronts of teeth and unlike cosmetic dental crowns at the back, they don’t cover the entire tooth.

While veneers are a more conservative approach, there is enamel removal. Cosmetic dental crowns require more removal of the tooth’s structure and possibly structural removal of your abutment or surrounding tooth.

What are Cosmetic Dental Crowns?

Unlike dental veneers, cosmetic dental crowns cover the entire tooth. Just like crowns that are used for restoration, cosmetic dental crowns protect teeth that are not suitable for other types of restorations. For example, cavities that are too large are filled and topped with a crown instead of a tooth colored filling, inlay, or onlay.

Cosmetic Crowns are used for all teeth, not just molars and teeth with large cavities. Because your Walla Walla Dentist is a preferred cosmetic dental crown provider, he will match the color and style of the rest of your teeth.  As a result natural teeth and restored teeth match perfectly.

Dental Crowns or Porcelain Veneers

While both cosmetic dental procedures have pros and cons, only an experienced cosmetic dentist in Walla Walla can determine what procedure would be best for you.

If you would like more information regarding cosmetic dental crowns, veneers or any other type of cosmetic dental procedure, call and schedule an appointment with Dr. Karmy. Your dentist in Walla Walla is ready to make you smile.

Call for a no obligation porcelain veneers consultation in Walla Walla today you’re smile will thank you for it. Call today.