Veneers or crowns, whats the way to go...?!


Question: Veneers or crowns, whats the way to go....?
When I was young I was a bad boy, always getting into fights. Some I won some I lost. Anyway I have piss poor upper front teeth and am thinking of getting veneers or crowns.

I need about 6 for the upper front and I should have a cracking smile, lol. Who's had veneers or crowns, where is best to go, cost. Is going abroad safe...Health Question & Answer


Answers:
your answer depends on several things. First off though let me explain the difference...
Crowns can shape your teeth and make them cosmetically more appealing but are primarily used for support to keep a tooth from breaking down. They remove approximately 2mm of your tooth from all sides and are considered aggressive. The good news is that they can last a lifetime depending on the type of crown you get.

Veneers are for cosmetic purposes only and they don't require removal of large amounts of your teeth so are considered to be much less aggresive (some types don't require any removal of tooth structure and can therefor be removed if you don't like them (Lumineers). Bad news is that they offer very little support and typically will need replaced at some point (lifespan of around 5 years... just an average though)

If your teeth are broken down or had root canals or have large fillings then your best option is a crown. If they have very little wrong with them or small chips then a veneer is a better option.

Talk to your dentist and good luck finding your new smile. Abroad is safe depending on where you go. Most European countries offer quality dentistry. Most the bigger Asian countries offer good service but can have poorer supplies. Russia, mexico and some of the poorer countries have quality dentists but limited training and terrible supplies.Health Question & Answer



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