One of the most difficult areas to hide dental work are on the front teeth. As a conservative option many patients opt for composite bondings to address chips or cavities on the front teeth. Over time however, bondings can discolor and continue to chip leaving many patients frustrated over the continued upkeep of their smile . 

Dental crowns are often a better alternative for bonding especially when there are multiple bondings on teeth and when high cosmetic expectations need to be met. Dr. Nadia Rodriguez feels passionately that dental work should look natural and should blend in with the rest of the teeth. Dr. Rodriguez works with only the best dental labs in the world who also understand the importance of seamless dental work. Dental crowns often last 10 years or longer. Using crowns, Dr. Rodriguez can match the color of the teeth to existing teeth or permanently whiten the teeth to the patient’s desired color. Their color does not change and patients maintain them just as they would their normal teeth with daily brushing and flossing.

What are veneers and when are they used?

Veneers are a porcelain facing that are permanently placed over natural teeth. They are ideal for patients with no cavities and who would like to permanently whiten their smile and fix any chipped teeth. Veneers can also be used to fix crooked or poorly aligned teeth. Patients like veneers because often little to no tooth structure is removed and in as little as 2 appointments they get the smile they have always wanted.