December 2016 Mangum Dental’s Mouth-of-the-Month

What is difference between dental veneers and dental bonding?

The above left picture is a patient who didn’t like the rugged edge of her front two teeth.  Her teeth had become chipped and the length decreased over time. The right picture is after cosmetic dental bonding.  Bonding is more like a filling and is completed in one appointment. The bonding material is resin that is directly applied to the tooth. The advantages of bonding include the fact that it is a reversible procedure that can be repaired if chipped.  Also, bonding is less expensive and conserves more tooth structure.  In contrast, dental veneers are fabricated out of the mouth and usually created in a laboratory.  Veneers are porcelain, which are usually more cosmetic and durable.  If you have additional question, schedule an appointment by calling 928-778-4110.  Check us out on the web at www.MangumDental.com.