Composite Bonding & Composite Veneers

What is the difference between composite bondings or veneers and porcelain veneers?

Dental bonding and porcelain veneers are both ways to improve the esthetics of your teeth. There are a few main differences between the two.

Dental bonding is done directly in the mouth with a material called composite. Often we do not need to remove any tooth structure in order to add bonding, although it does depend on certain factors.

Porcelain veneers are made by a lab outside of the mouth and then cemented into place. Typically some light sanding down of the teeth is required to get a good result. Because we value quality, we have your veneers made in New York City at one of the best labs. Porcelain veneers are usually more aesthetic and lifelike than bonding and because of this are more expensive. Lastly, porcelain veneers typically have a longer lifetime than dental bonding which is more likely to stain in a shorter period of time

Both may need to be replaced down the line but porcelain veneers usually need to be replaced every 10-15 years while bonding may need to be redone every 3-5 years.

Whats the difference between composite bonding vs composite veneer?

Composite bonding usually is meant to fix a small chip or irregularity in a tooth for aesthetic purposes. Composite veneers cover the entire front surface of a tooth. After Invisalign is complete whether at our office or in New York, composite bonding can be used to elevate your smile. Please view our gallery to see the best smiles in NY by our cosmetic dentist!

To schedule your consultation to find out which one is right for you, please call our office