Are porcelain veneers better than dental bonding?
During dental bonding, a paste-like material is applied to the tooth, then shaped and polished. Dental bonding is opaque and does not offer the translucency or natural light-reflecting qualities of porcelain. The end result achievable with porcelain veneers is cosmetically superior to dental bonding. However, bonding is done quickly in one visit and in some circumstances is all that is needed. For example, if a small gap needs filling, or a small chip, bonding does an excellent job. It costs less than porcelain veneers, which can be an advantage – but please see our page on Affordable Financing for the assistance we can give for your dental costs.
