How to Compare Teeth Bleaching With Veneers Dentistry

When you're not happy with your smile, you may wonder what product is right to help fix your teeth. In recent years, cosmetic dentistry has been advancing in leaps and bounds. Two smile fixing solutions are teeth bleaching and veneers. Both are effective at fixing smiles, but which one is right for you?

• Determine why you need cosmetic dentistry. If you would just like to improve your smile by changing the color of your teeth, then teeth bleaching may be for you. If you have more serious problems, such as broken teeth or tooth gaps, then veneers may help to cover unsightly teeth.


• Consider if you are comfortable going to a dentist appointment. While the most effective type of teeth bleaching happens in a dentist's office, there are also bleaching kits that can be done at home. Veneers must be applied by a trained dentist and may require several office visits.


• Consider the cost of each procedure. An at-home teeth bleaching kit can cost anywhere from $20-$50. An in-office teeth bleaching session can run around $650. Veneers are much more expensive and can cost close to $5,000 or more depending on the level of work to be done.


• Think about the permanent solutions. Teeth bleaching must be repeated to keep teeth looking white and radiant. Veneers are a permanent solution to bad teeth.


• Look at the disadvantages. People who have had their teeth professionally bleached report tooth sensitivity to hot and cold. They also report feeling "zingers" or a sharp shooting pain in between their front two teeth. Veneers are permanent and therefore cannot be removed. They can also not be repaired if they crack or chip. Since the enamel of the tooth is removed to apply the veneer, people have reported tooth sensitivity.