Veneers and crowns sound very similar, but they serve very different functions. If your teeth are very damaged – structurally or cosmetically – you may need one or the other. The more you know about crowns and veneers in West Salem, WI, the easier it will be for you to move forward with your dental treatment.

What Are Veneers?

A veneer is a false front that your dentist places on your tooth, to make that tooth look healthy. Veneers can be made from a composite resin material or from porcelain.

Either way, a veneer is wafer-thin and only covers the front of your tooth. Veneers give the appearance of a healthy tooth, but in reality, the original tooth is underneath the veneer and may look very different.

What Are Crowns?

A crown is a cap that is placed on a tooth to cover the tooth, including the front, back, top and sides. Crowns can be made from porcelain, ceramic, metal, porcelain fused to metal and composite resin.

To install a crown, your dentist must grind down the tooth so that the crown will fit over the tooth. The crown is made from an impression of your tooth, so that it will fit over the original tooth like a cap.

Which One Is Right For You?

The best way to determine whether a crown or a veneer is right for you is to check with your dentist. At Allen Dental, we provide both crown and veneer services, and we can evaluate your teeth to ensure that you’re able to get the right dental tool for your teeth. Call your dentist in West Sale, WI to make an appointment.