Choosing the Right Veneers: Porcelain or Resin?

As part of modern prosthodontics, our Westchester County cosmetic dental practice offers two types of veneers: porcelain and resin.

  • Porcelain veneers are crafted from advanced ceramic materials that provide exceptional durability, stain resistance, and a natural translucency remarkably similar to healthy enamel. Their esthetics and strength make them a popular choice for patients seeking noticeable, long-lasting improvements. They can brighten tooth color while refining symmetry, shape, and overall balance. With consistent oral care and regular checkups, porcelain veneers maintain their beauty and function for many years, giving you a polished, confident smile that feels completely natural.
  • Resin veneers offer a more budget-conscious alternative without sacrificing reliability. Although they do not match porcelain’s strength or lifelike qualities, they deliver meaningful cosmetic enhancement for patients looking to improve color, shape, or mild alignment issues at a lower cost. Resin can be artistically layered and sculpted to create attractive, subtle refinements that still elevate your smile. No matter which material you choose, our commitment to quality ensures your veneers will look beautiful and function comfortably, providing results you can feel proud of.

Both porcelain and resin veneers offer effective ways to enhance your smile, each with its own advantages in durability, esthetics, and cost. Porcelain provides the most natural, long-lasting results, while resin delivers noticeable improvement with a smaller investment. Choosing the right option depends on your goals, budget, and the changes you’d like to achieve. Our cosmetic prosthodontists will guide you through each choice to ensure your final result is beautiful, functional, and tailored to you.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Veneers?

The best candidates for veneers are those looking to enhance the overall esthetics of their smile without undergoing extensive treatment. Veneers work especially well for patients who want to address discoloration, worn edges, small gaps, or uneven tooth shape. To ensure long-lasting, natural-looking results, candidates should also have a healthy foundation that can support the veneers.

You may be a strong candidate for veneers if you have:

  • Good oral health with no active gum disease
  • Sufficient enamel for proper bonding
  • Teeth that are chipped, worn, or uneven
  • Discoloration that doesn’t respond well to whitening
  • Mild misalignment or small spaces between teeth
  • A desire for a brighter, more symmetrical smile

Veneers offer a refined, conservative solution for creating a beautifully balanced appearance, and our cosmetic specialists can help you determine whether they’re the right choice for your goals.

The Dental Veneers Process

Getting veneers is simple, comfortable, and tailored to your needs. After your consultation, Dr. Brisman will prepare your teeth by removing a small amount of enamel, take precise digital impressions, and guide you in selecting the ideal shade for your veneers. Once your restorations are ready, they are securely bonded in place, leaving you with teeth that look, feel, and function just like the real thing.

Custom Veneers Crafted In-House

Unlike many other dental practices in Westchester County, our Chappaqua office designs and fabricates veneers in our own On-the-Mark Dental Lab, giving us complete control over every aspect of your restoration. This direct collaboration between our cosmetic prosthodontists and our on-site ceramist allows for greater precision, more accurate shade matching, and refinements that can often be made the very same day. The in-house process also ensures faster turnaround times and consistent quality, since your veneers never leave our practice. Because they’re crafted specifically for your facial features and smile goals, your veneers blend seamlessly with your natural teeth in shape, size, and color. The final result is a beautifully tailored smile that looks effortless, harmonious, and entirely your own.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The procedure is minimally invasive and performed with a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort. Most patients report little to no discomfort.

Yes. Veneers are carefully designed to match the color, shape, and size of your natural teeth. Porcelain in particular reflects light like natural enamel, making the results seamless.

Porcelain veneers can last 10–15 years or longer with proper care. Resin veneers generally last 5–7 years. Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits will help extend their lifespan.

Maintaining veneers is easy—simply brush and floss as you would your natural teeth, keep up with regular checkups, and avoid habits like biting your nails or chewing on ice. With good care, porcelain veneers can last well over a decade, making them a lasting investment in your smile.

Porcelain veneers are highly stain-resistant, unlike natural teeth. While strong, they can chip or crack if you bite down on hard objects, which is why avoiding habits like nail-biting or chewing on ice is important.

Learn More About Dental Veneers in Westchester

Dr. Steven Brisman and the team at Chappaqua Dentistry are here to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. Call us today at (914) 238-8200 to schedule your consultation and start your journey toward a flawless smile.