Cosmetic Dentistry
Crowns and Veneers in North & South Carolina
Over recent years, cosmetic dentistry has increased in popularity and is now a familiar dental treatment around the world. This type of dentistry, which includes treatment with a dental crown, dental bridge, teeth whitening, and other services, has become synonymous with confidence and radiance.
If you want to improve the look of your smile, Friendly Dental Group offices throughout North & South Carolina are here to serve you.
Restore The Smile You Want To Show
Your face shows your personality and your smile is one of the clearest ways you project warmth and confidence. When your smile is dull, chipped, crooked, or yellowed, it can make you less comfortable sharing it.
A cosmetic dentist in North & South Carolina can help you plan treatment for a brighter, straighter smile. Crowns and veneers are two common ways to restore damaged or yellowing teeth.
Permanent Stains
Crowns and veneers can help improve the appearance of discolored teeth that do not respond well to whitening.
Chipped Or Broken Teeth
Both options can rebuild the visible shape of a tooth and help create a more even-looking smile.
Extensive Damage Or Decay
When a tooth needs more support, a crown may restore strength while protecting the remaining tooth structure.
Crowns
What Are Crowns?
Crowns have long been used to correct damaged teeth. A crown is a cap that fits over the damaged tooth to restore strength and help prevent further decay. A crown may also be used to hold a dental bridge in place.
Crowns are available in a variety of materials, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Common materials include gold alloy or other alloy materials, porcelain, and porcelain fused to metal.
Metal crowns are strong and long-lasting, but they are usually best reserved for teeth that do not show when you smile or speak. For visible teeth, porcelain or resin can match the color of surrounding teeth and provide a natural-looking smile. A crown will typically last from 5 to 15 years.
Veneers
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are also called laminates. These thin, custom-made coverings conceal the front and side surfaces of a damaged tooth.
Veneers are popular because less tooth structure usually has to be removed than with a crown. They may also be customized to match the color of surrounding teeth for a naturally white smile.
Because a veneer covers less of the tooth than a crown, the tooth may still be more susceptible to decay over time. A complete exam helps determine which option best fits your situation.
Next Step
Find The Right Option For Your Smile
During a complete exam, you and your dentist can choose an effective treatment plan for the smile you want to show the world.