San Diego Porcelain Veneers

1.) I have chips from grinding my teeth.  Am I a good candidate for San Diego porcelain veneers?
Yes, even with ground-down teeth, veneers can restore your teeth to appear they way they did originally or even better.  Veneers can also be used to reshape and make your teeth look straighter in just 1 week!

2.) Do you have to shave down my tooth?
The tooth does not have to be shaved down if we are closing a gap or covering stains.  If you want to straighten your teeth with veneers, then removing some enamel is necessary.

3.) If I want only 1 or 2 veneers can you match the shade of my other teeth?
Yes, we can match natural tooth color as we send patients to a local laboratory in San Diego for a professional shade evaluation by the ceramist who makes the veneer.

4.) I have bleached my teeth many times but they are never white enough for me. Are veneers a good option?
Yes, if bleaching does not lighten your teeth to the desired color, with porcelain veneers we can cover the tooth with a very thin veneer and give you a very bright white smile.

5.) Can you bleach my veneers?
Veneers cannot be bleached. The shade of porcelain veneers cannot be changed once they are cemented on your teeth.  This is why it’s best to bleach your natural teeth first that are not veneered, and then have your veneers made to match.

6.) Are veneers strong and how often do I need to replace them?
Veneers are very strong. If you use them normally they can last indefinitely.  However, people who have damaged their natural teeth from grinding can just as easily damage their veneers. In this case a night guard is always recommended.

Come visit our office, conveniently located at University Town Center in La Jolla and find out more about beautiful dental veneers. You can find directions to our office and information on how to contact us, or just call (858) 552-1223