Veneers or Teeth Whitening: How Should I Enhance My Smile?

Most people agree that when they first meet someone new, their smile is the first feature that grabs their attention. That means that your pearly whites are a pretty important social asset, and you should want them to feel and look their best as you’re navigating life. For those interested in enhancing their smile and gaining all of the benefits of beautiful, radiant teeth, veneers and teeth whitening are two popular treatment options. Continue reading below to learn a little more about these two awesome cosmetic services and how each is capable of improving your smile’s aesthetics and boosting your confidence!

What Does Teeth Whitening Involve?

Teeth whitening does exactly what its name implies; it whitens your pearly whites and can reverse the staining caused by various foods and beverages, as well as discoloration that’s caused by other means beyond your control. It can be performed quickly and painlessly in-office by your dentist using professional whitening agents, or you can opt for take-home kits that offer similar results. Both of these treatments yield much better results than any whitening products you can purchase yourself at the store, and results can last for several months or even a few years under ideal circumstances.

How Can Veneers Improve My Smile?

Veneers are small shells that completely cover the front of an individual tooth. They can be made to look exactly like natural teeth in terms of shape, color, and sheen, making them an enticing cosmetic solution capable of addressing all kinds of issues in one or multiple teeth. Considered more comprehensive and versatile than other cosmetic services, they’re ideal for chipped or cracked teeth, misshapen teeth, stubborn areas of staining, and virtually all other types of aesthetic flaws.

A small amount of enamel needs to be removed from teeth that are being fitted with veneers, meaning that this treatment is technically irreversible. That said, the veneers can be easily replaced if necessary and last for quite a while under ideal circumstances.

Which Treatment Is Best for Me?

The bottom line is that your dentist will need to clear you for any type of cosmetic treatment, including both teeth whitening and veneers. That said, it’s important to know the limitations of each service: teeth whitening can only alter the shade of teeth, whereas veneers can improve their appearance in numerous ways by addressing various types of flaws.

Having a clear idea of your smile goals as well as what’s possible with these two treatments is important for making an informed decision. However, rest assured that both of these options are capable of producing incredible, life-changing results that leave you brightly grinning from ear to ear, and you won’t regret opting for either!

About the Practice

Our team here at Ralph Avenue Dental Care has proudly served patients and families in Brooklyn and the surrounding area for several years, offering a wide range of preventive, restorative and cosmetic services including both veneers and teeth whitening treatments. If you have any questions about our blog or you’d like to get in touch with us to set up an appointment, you can visit our website or call us today for further assistance! Telephone: (718) 531-0300.