{"id":36,"date":"2022-12-14T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T12:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attleborodentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2022-12-20T00:50:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T00:50:42","slug":"comparing-whitening-and-veeners-by-cosmetic-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attleborodentalgroup.com\/blog\/comparing-whitening-and-veeners-by-cosmetic-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Get Teeth Whitening or Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you want to fix your tooth stains, you should get cosmetic dentistry to brighten your smile. Teeth whitening<\/a> and veneers<\/a>, especially, are great at treating discolored pearly whites. That said, you may not know which of the two procedures to choose. They use different methods to achieve their results, after all. Fortunately enough, however, your cosmetic dentist can help you out. Here\u2019s a summary of the differences between teeth whitening and veneers, including which option is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Teeth Whitening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Per its name, teeth whitening directly whitens a smile with a special gel. Once applied to tooth surfaces, said gel bleaches your enamel six to eight shades whiter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, most dental practices offer two kinds of teeth whitening: in-office treatment and take-home bleaching kits. The former consists of a one-hour dental visit, while the latter requires that you wear special trays over roughly two weeks. As such, both approaches deliver stunning results but involve different timelines. Plus, neither one causes any major discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are ultra-thin, porcelain shells that bond to the fronts of teeth. Dentists use them to hide a wide variety of smile flaws, including stains, chips, cracks, fractures, and more. Being purely cosmetic, though, this treatment is only used on the front most teeth rather than molars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneers\u2019 most notable feature is that they\u2019re custom-made. As such, they match your surrounding teeth in color, size, and shape. You can thus enjoy results that blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which One is Right for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When choosing between the two treatments, focus on the differences listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n