The default position of most dentists for treating certain tooth problems is to remove the tooth and replace it with a cap or crown. The difference between caps and veneers is that porcelain veneers are proven to be more versatile then their ancestors, the metal caps and crowns.
Metal Caps and Fillings
For many years, metal caps and fillings served the purposes of most people needing dental care to correct tooth decay and tooth loss. Gold and other metal crowns and fillings on the back teeth are not as prominent as on the front teeth, but still can detract from a winning smile.
Many patients with existing metal fillings are interested in improving their smiles by overlaying them with porcelain veneers.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin appliances that are bonded to your teeth to improve a number of minor dental issues, including:
- Tooth whitening
- Straightening slightly crooked teeth
- Filling in gaps
- Splinting cracked or broken teeth
There are numerous advantages to using porcelain veneers to improve your smile and over all dental health, to find out more about the difference between caps and veneers, please contact St. Louis dental veneers expert Dr. Quigless. He will put together a comprehensive plan to remake your smile, starting with a free initial consultation.
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