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What Is The Difference Between A Dental Crown And A Dental Veneer?

Cracks and chips in a tooth can be problematic. Even small cracks can cause functioning problems with your bite and lead to issues with the confidence you have in your smile. These cracks can also cause bacteria to enter the root of your tooth, creating a risk of infections. Dr. Amin Samadian has been specializing in providing patients with dental crowns and veneers for years, but do you know what the differences are between these two dental options? We explore the difference between a dental crown and a dental veneer in this post.

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns have been around for quite some time. The procedure has a high success rate and tends to last between five and 15 years for most people. The procedure is able to assist with improving the confidence of a patient when they smile. The crown can also help to improve the functionality of a person’s bite.

A dental crown’s primary purpose is to assist in repairing a broken or cracked tooth. There are a few reasons why a dentist like Dr. Amin Samadian may recommend a dental crown to his patient. The procedure can be used to help with the following issues:

A tooth that has suffered damage due to decay over the years.
A tooth has been worn away, and you want to protect it against further decay.
To provide a cover for a dental implant that was previously done.
To improve the color or shape of a tooth.

The process involves using a special file in the dentist’s office. The dentist needs to remove part of the tooth’s outer layer to make way for the installation of the crown. Once this process is done, the dentist will use a special material to create an impression of the tooth, which is sent to a laboratory – the lab then makes the crown based on the impression sent by the dentist.

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What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers also help to assist in improving the appearance of a tooth. They do not, however, provide coverage for an entire tooth. Veneers are used to improve a person’s smile and do not have as much of a role to play in functioning. They are very thin, minimally invasive, and great cosmetic options.

Veneers are essentially thin shells that have a beautiful color similar to that of a tooth. These shells are attached to the front region of teeth – the part that is visible when a person smiles.

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"Dr Samadian was super nice and explained everything in detail. The dental hygienist got a couple nasty stains off my teeth in no time, and what felt like a pound of plaque. My first time to a dentist in ~10 years and they made me feel comfortable and welcome."*

"Very friendly & professional staff for myself and my 3yo daughter. I like how he explains and educates you about what he is doing and why and for preventative care. He’s very knowledgeable & super friendly. The office staff was also lovely when booking appointments & answering questions about billing. I highly recommend!!"*

"I have had expert extensive work done by Dr Samadian and his excellent staff and couldn’t be happier with the result. They now make sure the maintenance is optimal and always explain everything in a friendly and personal manner. I know I’m in the best of hands!"*

"I have been a patient of Dr. Samadian for some time and am very pleased with the quality of his work. His approach to delivering his work is very comforting and puts me at ease. Would highly recommend him for all your dentistry needs"*

EVA'S STORY

I could not recommend Dr. Samadian more – AND all of his staff, at that! No longer will I mind or be afraid of going to the dentist.

BILL'S STORY

Very informative, patient and sensitive to your needs. Very focused, and desires to ensure it’s done properly the first time.

Take the Next Step

Dr. Samadian can thoroughly analyze your smile to determine whether a dental crown or veneer would be the most appropriate solution and most of the times he uses a mixed approach. Dr. Amin Samadian offers his dental services to patients in San Ramon, Walnut Creek, East Bay Area, Lafayette, Orinda, Oakland, Brentwood, Berkeley, Danville, and Piedmont, CA. You can call (925-254-2360) to make an appointment or use the convenient form on the website to get in touch with Dr. Amin Samadian.