Arguably, the two most common types of dental work that a patient may be needing at some point in the future are dentures and veneers. Zephyrhills’s residents who are not well versed in different types of dental work might believe that they are solutions for similar problems, but this is not true.
Many people will often ask which is the better solution between veneers and dentures, but it can be very difficult to explain without knowing further context of the situation and specific dental issues.
One is not necessarily better than the other, however there are some instances where veneers will be the better option over dentures, and vice versa. Here we will go over some of these considerations for individuals to consider.
When are Dental Veneers a Good Option?
Dental veneers are a type of dental work that are designed to give shape and functionality back to damaged teeth. When it comes to dental veneers, Zephyrhills residents should know that it is only going to help one specific tooth, unlike that of dentures. Keep in mind however that a person can have multiple dental veneers in their mouths for damaged teeth.
Dental veneers are typically made from a ceramic or porcelain material, which can easily be stained or color matched to existing teeth, so they do not look so white and bright when compared to other teeth.
Because of these strong materials, an individual can expect to get many years out of their dental veneers before ever noticing that there is a problem with the veneer, such as cracking, or loosening over time.
All About Dentures
Most people know what dentures are. They are a set of false teeth that are designed to give someone who has multiple broken or missing teeth a much easier time of eating and drinking normally without pain or discomfort.
Like that of dental veneers, getting dentures is a little bit of a lengthy process, and not something that can be completed in one trip to the dentist.
Unlike dental veneers, Zephyrhills residents should know that dentures can be removed from the mouth if a person desires to, and this is typically done when someone is about to lay down and go to sleep. Dentures can be made for the top or bottom set of teeth, and not everyone will have all of their teeth removed if they are recommended by a dental professional.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*