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No. Porcelain does not respond to whitening treatments the way natural enamel does. This is why shade is chosen carefully at the consultation. If you…
The preparation appointment uses local anesthetic, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. Some patients experience mild sensitivity to hot…
Most dental insurance plans in Canada do not cover veneers because they are classified as a cosmetic procedure. The exception is when a veneer is…
Porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 20 years with proper care. Composite veneers have a shorter lifespan, usually 5 to 8 years. Longevity depends…
Veneers do not ruin the teeth, but they do typically require removing a small amount of enamel, which is irreversible. The tooth underneath remains…
Porcelain veneers are permanent in the sense that the enamel removed during preparation does not grow back. Once you have veneers, the teeth will…
Bonding closes small gaps well. For a large gap, bonding may make the adjacent teeth look too wide, and orthodontic treatment (braces or Invisalign)…
They use the same composite resin material, but they serve different purposes. A filling replaces decayed tooth structure inside a cavity. Bonding is…
Bonding is usually painless and often does not require anesthetic. The tooth surface is only lightly roughened, which most patients do not feel.…
No. Composite resin does not respond to whitening treatments the way natural enamel does. If you want to whiten your teeth and also have areas…