Crowns vs. Veneers?

Both of my front teeth are half fake. I have gotten caps for the past ten years, but they are fragile and I want a more long term solution. What is the difference between crowns and veneers? What should I get, I have insurance so cost isn't a major factor.

Crowns vs. Veneers?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth – covering the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance.





The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.





Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length.





Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.





If I were you, I would get veneers because it is your front teeth and crowns are mainly for your molars. veneers look a lot better. Trust me.
Reply:Insurance won't pay for veneers.
Reply:Ok I too have the same thing. I broke off half of both of my front teeth in an accident and have them bonded over the years and too they are fragile and tend to chip. I talked to several good dentists over the years and they all suggest getting crowns.





Vaneers are wafer thin and more fragile and tend to stain. I don't care what other people say crowns are so much better long term and you will be happy with the results versus the vaneers. I know crowns often take off more tooth surface, but at this point it isn't gonna matter because half you surface is fake anyways.





When I have the money I am gonna get all my front teeth capped and he is gonna shape them to make them look straight and all white. Just make sure you get a good cosmetic dentist. I had one dentist that did a horrible job on one of my crowns in the back and I know have to have it redone by another. Not fun!