If you’ve been considering transforming your smile with porcelain veneers but have a dental crown, you might be wondering, “Can you get veneers over crowns?” The short answer is that while veneers can’t be placed directly over crowns, there are still excellent ways to achieve a seamless smile makeover.
At Naperville Dental Specialists, our team specializes in custom treatments to give you the perfect smile, even if you have existing dental work.
In this post, we’ll explore the difference between crowns and veneers, what the process of getting veneers is like if you have another restoration and how we can help you achieve a stunning smile no matter your starting point.
Crown vs. Veneer: What’s the Difference?
First, what is the difference between a crown and a veneer? Let’s take a look:
- Dental Crown: A dental crown covers the entire tooth to the gumline, restoring its function and appearance. Crowns are often used for teeth that are severely decayed, damaged or have undergone root canal treatment. They’re designed to provide strength and stability.
- Porcelain Veneer: A veneer is a thin porcelain shell that covers only the front surface of a tooth. Veneers are primarily cosmetic and are used to mask minor imperfections like discoloration, small gaps, mild misalignment, chips or worn enamel.
Both crowns and veneers can dramatically improve the look of your smile, but they’re used for different purposes.
Can You Get Veneers Over Crowns?
What if you already have a dental crown on one of the teeth visible when you smile? Can you put a veneer over a crown? Unfortunately, no. Veneers are designed to bond to natural tooth enamel. Getting a veneer over a crown would also require the dentist to file down the crown to fit under the veneer, which would weaken the crown’s structural integrity.
Can You Replace a Crown with a Veneer?
So now that you know a veneer crown isn’t a thing, your next question might be, “Can you replace a crown with a veneer?” Again, the answer is usually no. When we removed the crown, it would be unlikely that there would be enough natural tooth structure left to support a veneer.
Even if it were possible, only the front of the tooth would be covered while the back of the tooth, which presumably underwent crown preparation, wouldn’t be protected.
However, this doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
Getting Porcelain Veneers With Crowned Teeth
If you’re planning a smile makeover and have both natural teeth and crowned teeth, a Naperville cosmetic dentist can create a cohesive look by combining crowns and veneers.
Our team always tailors the treatment plan to your unique needs. If you have a new porcelain crown and you’re happy with the look and color, you won’t need to remove it. The dentist can likely design your porcelain veneers to blend in seamlessly with the crowned tooth.
On the other hand, if you have an old crown that’s the wrong color, looks bulky or won’t complement your veneers, we can replace it with a new all-porcelain crown. The dentist will ensure the crown perfectly matches your veneers in color, shape, and translucency. The end result will be a harmonious, natural-looking smile.
How Naperville Dental Specialists Can Help
Our Naperville cosmetic dentists are experienced at crafting personalized treatment plans that include dental crowns, veneers or a combination of both. Whether we’re correcting a single tooth or transforming your entire smile, we’ll use state-of-the-art technology and an eye for detail to achieve outstanding results more quickly and comfortably.
Plus, there are still nearly two weeks left to take advantage of our New Year, New Smile promotion:
- 20% OFF Porcelain Veneers (when purchasing 4 or more)
- $750 OFF Invisalign®
- Professional Teeth Whitening for $89
Schedule an appointment before January 31, 2025 to claim these savings!
Book a Consultation to Explore Crowns and Veneers
Don’t let existing dental work hold you back from getting a smile you love! Schedule a consultation with a Naperville cosmetic dentist to learn how we can give you flawless, natural-looking results.
