A beautiful smile has value beyond vanity because, in a highly social world, a confident smile is synonymous with success. In fact, you can literally fool yourself into feeling better by smiling. The University of South Australia studied the effects of how you move your facial muscles, simulating or 'faking' a smile. They found this action stimulated your amygdala to release feel-good neurotransmitters and suppress stress hormones like cortisol.
At Bell Hill Dental, we're committed to your dental health, including cosmetic dentistry, which focuses on your smile's appearance. Two of our tools for smile improvement are dental crowns and veneers. Our team can help you choose what's right for your smile goals.
Let's Compare Dental Crowns vs. Veneers
These two teeth restorations are both made from high-grade porcelain in a precision dental lab, but that's where their similarities end. To visualise a dental crown vs a veneer, imagine a helmet vs a shield. A dental crown covers a tooth on all sides, while a veneer conceals just the front surface. Your tooth's particular needs determine which one is right for you.
Because a veneer conserves most of your natural tooth, we will recommend it for surface issues on your front teeth, such as:
- Stains and discolouration that resists teeth cleaning and whitening treatments
- Tooth chips or surface fractures
- An eroded tooth enamel that appears uneven
- An oddly shaped tooth
- Minor gaps between teeth
- Shortened or worn teeth
A dental crown is more substantial, so it can restore front teeth as well as molars if they've suffered the following:
- A severely damaged tooth from tooth decay
- Injury caused by trauma
- A broken or completely fractured tooth
- Root canal therapy
Are Veneers or Crowns Better for Your Teeth?
While dental veneers are primarily cosmetic, they still have minor health benefits, while dental crowns' benefits are numerous. For example, if your tooth damage is heavier and more structural, a dental crown will provide 360 degrees of protection. A dental veneer can also minimise tooth sensitivity and prevent additional loss of tooth enamel.
Contact Bell Hill Dental for Veneers or Dental Crowns in Dunedin
The Bell Hill Dental Dental team is dedicated to not only your oral health care, but also your smile satisfaction. To learn more about how dental crowns and veneers can improve your life, we encourage you to contact our Dunedin dental clinic. A new smile is just a call away.
