If you’ve ever considered enhancing your smile, then you’have likely heard of the teeth bonding vs veneers conversation. They can both repair chips, gaps or discolouration — but they’re not interchangeable.
Teeth bonding is a faster, less expensive solution for minor cosmetic corrections. Veneers are more permanent to get that shiny look and are the option for most who need a whole smile transformation.
What is best really relies on what you wish to do, how much money you have available to spend, and how drastic a change you wish to make.
Teeth Bonding
Process: A dentist cements a tooth coloured resin to your teeth, sculpts to match the shape of your smile, then hardens it with a laser and polishes. The majority of treatments take place in a single session — ideal when you’re living that go-go London lifestyle.
Invasiveness: Very minimal. Enamel doesn’t generally need to be removed, so the process is reversible.
Everyday Useful Life: They usually survive between 3 and 10 years, though this depends on lots of factors including what you eat, how well you take care of your mouth.
Cost: Generally less expensive than veneers and are popular in London for tiny tucks and nips here and there.
Best suited for: Small chips, small gaps, uneven edges and slight staining.
Appearance: Natural appearance but can stain with time — if you enjoy your red wine or coffee.
Veneers
Process: Teeth are wrapped in thin, hand-cut porcelain shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth. You’ll generally need two or more visits, since the veneers are made in a laboratory to your teeth’s specific specifications.
Durability: With care, veneers can last 10 to 20 years or more — a good investment if you want to see long-term results.
Cost: More expensive than bonding, but it’s very long-lasting and quality wise at the top.
Best for: Replacing more than a few teeth — perfect if you want whiter, straighter and more even smiles.
Appearance: Extremely stain – proof and extremely natural – looking, giving you that naturally bright, can-do London smile just around the corner.