What are crowns and veneers?
Crowns and veneers are restorative treatments that renew the appearance and function of damaged teeth. While they serve similar functions, crowns and veneers offer a few key differences:
Crowns
A dental crown fits over the visible part of a damaged tooth. It looks and functions just like the tooth it replaces. If you have a cracked, misshapen, or worn tooth, a crown restores its shape and size while protecting it from further damage.
Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells permanently glued to the surface of your teeth to change their shape, size, and/or color. These custom-made restorations look natural and are stain-resistant.
What can crowns and veneers fix?
Crowns and veneers cover dental flaws while protecting your teeth from further injury. Both restorations are ideal treatments to fix dental concerns like:
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked and broken teeth
- Teeth worn down by grinding
- Eroded teeth
- Decayed teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Discolored teeth
Dental crowns are also recommended to cover teeth with large fillings or those that have undergone root canal therapy.
How are crowns and veneers placed?
First, Dr. Artaza prepares your teeth for their new restorations. For crowns, he reshapes your affected tooth to create extra room for the crown. When prepping for veneers, he removes a small portion of your tooth enamel, allowing the veneer to blend seamlessly with your smile.
After preparing your teeth, Dr. Artaza and the team take impressions from which your custom crowns or veneers will be made. Traditional crowns and bridges are created in an outside lab and take 2-3 weeks to be delivered back to the dentist.
Once your crowns or veneers are ready, Dr. Artaza places them on your teeth. He or his incredibly talented staff make any necessary adjustments for the right fit and Dr. Artaza himself cements them in place.
To learn more about crowns and veneers, call Artaza Dental today or schedule an appointment online.
