When it comes to creating a whiter smile, there are many options available.
And if you want to conceal gaps and create a better look of symmetry while achieving a whiter smile, there are ways to do this too!
If the idea of having your teeth whitened using conventional whitening methods like bleaches makes your teeth tingle, there are other ways to get the smile you want without causing sensitivity issues.
And at Harley Street Dental, we can offer you both!
Our team at Harley Street take cosmetic procedures seriously and are proud to be able to offer our suitable patients either veneers or composite bonding Harley Street. Both designed to whiten and reshape your teeth, we will help you choose which option is most suited to you, and which is more likely to give you the confidence boost you want without breaking the bank!
But what is the difference between veneers and composite bonding Harley Street?
What are veneers?
Like false nails, veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are placed over the front of your tooth and are held in place with dental cement after lightly roughening the enamel.
What is bonding?
Composite bonding Harley Street involves the placement of composite onto your teeth, which is then shaped to give your teeth a straighter and whiter smile.
As you can see, the procedures are quite similar, so here our team at Harley Street Dental will compare them.
Longevity
If performed correctly, bonding will last for 10 years, provided you maintain good oral hygiene during that time. In comparison, veneers can last anywhere from 7-15 years, depending on which teeth they are attached to, oral hygiene and which foods you eat. Too much pressure can cause damage to veneers.
Appearance
Visually, these 2 procedures are quite similar; both can whiten your teeth multiple shades while closing minor gaps and creating better alignment.
Bonding is more of a skill than creating veneers though, so if you want an easier procedure with a guaranteed great outcome, veneers are probably the way to go.
Hardiness
Bonding is renowned for its hardiness and can be used to strengthen weakened or cracked teeth.
As mentioned earlier, when it comes to porcelain veneers, they can become damaged and chipped if you eat too many hard foods, so depending on your diet they may not be quite as durable as the bonding we can offer in Harley Street.
Cost
While the price of these procedures is an individual thing, based on the amount that is required, as a general rule, bonding is less expensive than veneers.
But as mentioned before, it needs a great deal of expertise to get it right, so it is your decision as to which procedure you want our team to work with when you come to Harley Street.
Application
Veneers will require our team to take either a scan or a mould, which will then be sent away to create the veneers. This can take up to 10 weeks. Bonding, however, can be started and finished in one visit, allowing you to leave our surgery with the smile you deserve.