{"id":13,"date":"2023-09-06T11:37:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T11:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onedentalnewjersey.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2023-10-26T11:38:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T11:38:11","slug":"veneer-materials-beyond-porcelain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onedentalnewjersey.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/06\/veneer-materials-beyond-porcelain\/","title":{"rendered":"Veneer Materials Beyond Porcelain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onedentalnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_6081026391.jpeg\" alt=\"person with a lovely smile\" class=\"wp-image-14\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever wondered how celebrities all over the world get their perfect smiles, veneers are often the answer. While they\u2019re certainly popular among the Hollywood elite, they\u2019re also a way for just about anyone to get the smile of their dreams!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onedentalnewjersey.com\/veneers.html\">Veneers<\/a> can\u2019t really be defined as just one thing. Many of the things you may think are absolutely true about veneers actually aren\u2019t certainties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, while veneers are commonly made from porcelain, that isn\u2019t always the case. There is another kind of veneer that may be better suited to your needs\u2014here\u2019s what you should know about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composite Veneers, The Number One Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While porcelain veneers are excellent, composite veneers may be a better pick for some people. As their name would imply, they\u2019re constructed from a tooth-colored composite resin, made from a specific kind of acrylic. If you\u2019ve ever had a dental filling, this material is very similar, though the substance used for veneers is tuned and polished to be more aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Composite over Porcelain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it\u2019s the less popular option in general, there are some serious benefits that composite veneers have over porcelain. The biggest one, and one of the main reasons that people choose them, is the cost. They\u2019re considerably cheaper than porcelain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, they\u2019re also applied differently than porcelain is\u2014they don\u2019t require the dentist to remove any enamel. This makes them easier to apply and means that they\u2019re reversible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points for Porcelain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, there are also plenty of reasons to prefer porcelain over composite. For one, the former is a little bit more durable\u2014while both are strong, composite is a little bit prone to chipping. Most people also tend to prefer the aesthetics of porcelain. It has a little bit of transparency that makes them look slightly more natural than composite does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, both materials have their benefits, and which one is best for you ultimately comes down to personal preference. If you\u2019re interested in veneers, talk to your dentist and they\u2019ll be able to help you make the decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Shefat Rabbi entered the field of dentistry to help people get healthier, more beautiful smiles. Being able to combine his love of art and science to help people feel much better than when they initially visited his office. Dr. Rabbi received his degree from the University of New England\u2019s College of Dental Medicine and continues his studies in order to stay on top of the latest developments in oral medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about veneers, he can be reached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onedentalnewjersey.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (908) 409-0881.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered how celebrities all over the world get their perfect smiles, veneers are often the answer. While they\u2019re certainly popular among the Hollywood elite, they\u2019re also a way for just about anyone to get the smile of their dreams! Veneers can\u2019t really be defined as just one thing. 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