What Are Composite Resin Veneers?

If you are looking to improve your smile one of the more inexpensive ways is to consider composite resin veneers. There are many options today including ceramic or porcelain veneers and even snap-on style devices designed to improve the look of your smile. Composite resin veneers are however a bit more affordable than ceramic porcelain veneers providing the option of just about everyone to take advantage of the improvement.

Composite resin veneers can actually be applied in a single visit whereas with porcelain veneers the application is broken up into three visits. Resin veneers are made from a composite resin material which is actually applied to the surface of the tooth. With porcelain veneers the imprint of the complete set of teeth is taken and the individual porcelain is bonded to the teeth. With composite resin veneers the material is actually sculpted to the desired shape of the tooth by the dentist.

For people who may have been smokers, coffee or tea drinkers or have stains or discolorations from medication on their teeth, or even chipped and uneven teeth, composite resin veneers are a great option. If the shape of your teeth are acceptable to you and don't require sculpting a new shape composite resin veneers which are molded to fit your teeth by the dentist are definitely a great choice.

What can you expect from your composite resin veneers? With good care of your mouth and gums and healthy eating habits you can expect composite resin veneers to last approximately 7 years or side. In terms of expense composite resin veneers cost approximately $250 per tooth depending on the various regional prices. If you are looking to improve the look of your teeth without reshaping them composite resin veneers are the way to go. Additionally composite resin veneers can also be touched up should they get chipped or stain whereas ceramic porcelain veneers require replacement.