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Veneers vs Crowns: Knowing the Pros and Cons

What are Veneers?

Veneers are thin, tooth-coloured layers that are applied to the surface of teeth to improve their appearance. It is a painless procedure that allows you to change the length, colour, alignment and feel of your teeth to achieve aesthetic and protective goals.

Veneers are recommended to camouflage issues such as uneven spacing or irregular shaping of teeth, and minor chips and breakage.

What are Crowns?

Dental crowns are caps that are placed on top of teeth. They are usually used to cover severely cracked or damaged teeth, with the purpose of rebuilding the structure and functionality. In addition to fixing cracks, breakage and discoloration, they can be used to hold dental bridges in place too. 

Dental crowns are custom-built and come in a wide range of materials, such as metal, porcelain, zirconia or steel. Dental crowns are fitted onto teeth with cement.