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Tooth Bonding and Veneers: Which Option is Better?

February 12, 2025

So, you happen to be one of the millions who are unfortunately born with misaligned teeth. If your teeth are discolored or only slightly misaligned, we have the solutions for you! Your cosmetic dentist can improve your smile through dental bonding or veneers in Charleston, SC. 

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Is Bonding Better Than Veneers?

Tooth Bonding

Tooth bonding is a quick and painless procedure to repair dental issues like worn, cracked, chipped, misaligned, and gapped teeth. Dental bonding is also known to help improve the color of your teeth, giving you a beautiful smile. 

This procedure involves the application of a thin composite resin material shaped and sculpted over the surface of your affected tooth. The color of the resin resembles the color of your surrounding teeth so that it blends seamlessly, giving you a natural-looking smile. 

The downside to dental bonding is that it will need to eventually be replaced, and it is susceptible to some stains. 

Dental Veneers

Veneers are thin shells made of porcelain. These shells are custom-made to perfectly fit over your teeth to cover up chips, cracks, minor tooth gaps, misalignment, and tooth discoloration. 

Although veneers share quite a lot of similarities with dental bonding in terms of masking imperfections, most people prefer porcelain veneers because they last longer, are stronger, and they’re impressively comparable to the features of your natural teeth. 

woman wearing Veneers Charleston SC

Are You Still Torn Between Bonding and Veneers in Charleston, SC?

The type of tooth restoration you’ll choose will depend on your needs, budget, and the outcome you want. At North Rivers Dental, we aim to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. Book an appointment with us for a consultation. 

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