Porcelain Veneers vs Composite Bonding: Which Lasts Longer in India?
Porcelain veneers outlast composite bonding by a wide margin in India, lasting 10 to 15+ years whereas composite resin gives you around 3 to 7 years before needing touch-ups. Porcelain is stronger, stain-resistant, and pretty much holds its shine for a decade or more,...
Dental crowns vs veneers for front teeth: which gives a better smile?
Veneers are generally better for improving the aesthetics of front teeth, giving a more natural look with less tooth reduction of under 1 mm. They work well for staining, minor gaps, and small chips. Crowns cover the whole tooth and suit severely broken, decayed, or...
Smile Designing vs Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Which One Do You Need?
Smile designing is basically a cosmetic treatment meant to improve the aesthetics of a healthy mouth, usually through veneers, whitening, or bonding. Full mouth rehabilitation is different, it’s a functional and structural restoration needed when there’s...
What Happens to Natural Teeth During Smile Designing?
During smile designing, natural teeth are typically reshaped, whitened, or covered to achieve the desired aesthetic. This often involves minimal enamel removal for veneers, bonding to repair edges, or orthodontic movement to improve alignment. The goal is to enhance...
Does Smile Designing Look Fake?
Smile designing only looks fake when it’s poorly planned, using overly white, opaque, or improperly sized teeth that don’t match the patient’s facial structure. When executed by an experienced cosmetic dentist, smile design creates a natural,...Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Jaydev Matapathi
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow, UK)
Member Faculty of Dentistry โ Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery โ Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery โ Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing