{"id":1203,"date":"2020-07-11T16:54:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-11T20:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2020-07-11T16:54:07","modified_gmt":"2020-07-11T20:54:07","slug":"chipped-tooth-porcelain-veneer-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/chipped-tooth-porcelain-veneer-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Chipped Tooth? What to Expect from a Porcelain Veneer or an Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week I was at a family pool party and had an accident that chipped my tooth. The chip isn\u2019t large, but it\u2019s on the inside of my right center tooth, so it\u2019s noticeable. I have questions about porcelain veneers if you have a few minutes.<\/p>\n

If I get a veneer, can it look like my original tooth shape? Will the color match my left front tooth? How much time will it take to get the tooth repaired?<\/p>\n

Thanks. Tanya W.<\/p>\n

Tanya,<\/p>\n

The results depend on the dentist who does the work. If a family dentist restores your tooth, the results might not look natural. But an expert cosmetic dentist can perfectly match a veneer<\/a> to your left center tooth.<\/p>\n

An Alternative to Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n
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It’s not necessary to cover the entire front of your tooth with a porcelain veneer to conceal a chip<\/p><\/div>\n

If the only damage to your right front tooth is a chip, composite bonding is the best way to conceal it. The process is less invasive than a porcelain veneer, and a cosmetic dentist will complete it while you’re sitting in the dental chair:<\/p>\n