When many related terms are lumped together under one category, people often associate them as equivalent or interchangeable, but this is not the same with cosmetic dentistry. St. Leo residents might be under the impression that since dental bonding and dental crowns are often categorized as cosmetic dentistry that they must be similar because they do the same thing, but this is not true. Both of these solutions can help save a tooth that has been broken, chipped, or decayed, but not every scenario where dental bonding is appropriate is also appropriate for dental crowns.
The Time It Takes for the Procedure
Most people are too busy comparing the results of dental bonding and dental crowns that they forget to look into the actually dental procedures for cosmetic dentistry. St. Leo residents who need dental crowns are going to have to visit their dentist more often than someone who is getting dental bonding done. Crowns have to be measured and fitted, and sent off to a laboratory to be made, but dental bonding is often done in one dental visit after an hour or two. Additional with dental crowns, a dentist is going to have to prep a tooth before it can be fitted for a crown, while dental bonding works with the tooth in its actual condition.
Dental Crowns are Much Stronger than Dental Bonding
Some dentists will recommend their patients dental crowns over dental bonding for the simple reason that dental crowns are the stronger choice in cosmetic dentistry. St. Leo dentists often choose dental crowns over dental bonding because a tooth needs more than to simply look great. Dental crowns for example, are a great option for patients who have damaged a back tooth such as a molar because these teeth are primarily used for chewing. A molar tooth will not last as long if it was treated with dental bonding because of the usual wear and tear.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*