If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, composite veneers may be the solution you’ve been looking for.<\/p>\n
Composite veneers are a type of dental veneer made from composite resin, a durable, tooth-colored material.<\/p>\n
Composite veneers can be used to correct a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems. This includes stained teeth, crooked teeth, and chipped or cracked teeth<\/a>. They can also be used to improve the function of teeth that have been damaged by trauma or decay.<\/p>\n Read on to learn more about how they could help you improve your smile!<\/p>\n Composite veneers, also known as composite resin dental veneers, are made from composite resin. It is a strong, tooth-colored material. The resin is made from a combination of harmless plastic and glass fibers, which are mixed with a resin matrix.<\/p>\n Composite veneers may be used to improve the appearance of teeth. They can also be used to fill in spaces between teeth. Composite veneers are often less expensive than porcelain veneers, and they may be a good option for people who have allergies to porcelain.<\/p>\n They are bonded to the teeth using a special dental adhesive. The process usually takes one or two visits to the dentist. Composite veneers are not as strong as porcelain veneers and may not be as durable. They may also discolor over time.<\/p>\n When composite veneers were first introduced to the market, they were considered a great way of disguising an imperfect smile. However, composite veneers offered little in the way of durability and often failed after only a year or two.<\/p>\n Generally speaking, as we explain on our website<\/a>, composite veneers last between half a year and five years, but sometimes up to seven. That is a markedly shorter time than porcelain veneers. However, there are some upsides to composite veneers as well as downsides.<\/p>\n For example, composite veneers are much faster to provide to patients and easier to fix. There are drawbacks too. Composite resin is susceptible to staining from coffee and tea consumption.<\/p>\n While composite veneers do offer an aesthetic benefit, some patients find they lack the durability and stain resistance of their porcelain counterparts. When composite veneers are compared to porcelain veneers in terms of longevity, there is no contest: composite veneers last a fraction of the time that porcelain does.<\/p>\n When they’re compared on flexibility and repairability they score higher.<\/p>\n A composite veneer can be moulded and manipulated into the right shape and colour during treatment. They can even be used to fill in gaps between teeth<\/a> or improve the alignment of teeth.<\/p>\n However composite veneers are more prone to staining than porcelain veneers and composite cannot be as thin as porcelain veneers, so composite is less translucent.<\/p>\n Porcelain provides a more natural aesthetic appearance but composite offers the flexibility to fix imperfections during treatment. That’s a valuable quality for people like sports stars who might be more likely to sustain a damaged tooth.<\/p>\n Technically, though easier to fix, composite veneers are not as durable as porcelain.<\/p>\n Porcelain is a very hard material and composite resin is less so. This means that porcelain is less likely to chip or crack than composite. In durability tests porcelain wins hands down.<\/p>\n The cost of composite veneers is another place they come out on top. \u00a0Composite is more affordable than porcelain because generally speaking, dental specialists don’t need to use a lab and the composite material is not as costly as porcelain.<\/p>\n What composite veneers will cost you depends on the number of composite veneers you need and where you get them done. The more composite veneers you require, the higher the overall charge, and it’s usually priced per tooth. In addition, in larger cities, composite veneer prices tend to be higher than in smaller towns.<\/p>\n A composite veneer typically costs between $200 and $600, while a porcelain veneer can cost anywhere from $800 to $2000 per tooth.<\/p>\n The composite veneer process usually takes between one and two visits to the dentist.<\/p>\n During your first visit, your teeth will be prepared for the veneers. This may involve removing a small amount of tooth enamel so that the composite resin can adhere properly. You’ll also have an impression taken of your teeth so that the veneers can be made to fit your teeth.<\/p>\n During the second visit, composite resin will be applied to your teeth and hardened with a laser. The composite veneer will then be polished so that it looks as natural as possible.<\/p>\n Even with careful dental work, a composite veneer doesn’t look as natural as porcelain. Porcelain is semi-translucent and composite is opaque.<\/p>\n It’s also harder to match composite veneers with your natural teeth in terms of shade, which may make the composite look like a false tooth rather than a natural part of your smile.<\/p>\n Porcelain veneers are far more common than composite because they tend to look better, last longer, and provide better value for money.<\/p>\n However composite veneers do have their place in cosmetic dentistry as composite veneers can more easily be fixed during treatment due to the flexibility of composite resin.<\/p>\n Are you considering getting some composite veneers? Or perhaps you’re thinking that porcelain veneers would be a better option?<\/p>\n We consider smile design studio to be the best dental clinic in Australia for composite veneers, porcelain veneers, orthodontic work<\/a>, and a complete smile make-over. So we’re well-positioned to advise on the best option for you.<\/p>\nWhat Are Composite Veneers?<\/h2>\n
Composite Veneers vs Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n
Composite vs Porcelain: Aesthetic Appearance<\/h2>\n
Composite Veneers Cost<\/h2>\n
Composite Veneers Procedure<\/h2>\n
Which Is More Common: Composite or Porcelain?<\/h2>\n