Porcelain Veneers
Transform your smile with porcelain veneers that conceal imperfections for a flawless look.
Book ConsultationPorcelain veneers are thin, custom shells bonded to the front of teeth to improve appearance. They conceal imperfections such as stains, chips, or misalignment, offering a long-lasting, natural-looking cosmetic solution for patients seeking a flawless, confident smile.
Porcelain veneers are thin shells custom-made to cover the front of teeth. Bonded permanently, they correct chips, discoloration, gaps, or unevenness, transforming smiles with durable, natural-looking results designed for long-lasting confidence.
Porcelain veneers cover imperfections like chips, stains, and gaps with thin, custom shells. They instantly enhance your smile’s shape, color, and alignment. Veneers are durable, natural-looking, and long-lasting, offering a transformative cosmetic solution for a confident smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Porcelain veneers commonly last 10 to 15 years or longer with good care. Porcelain is strong and resists staining, but it can chip or crack under heavy force, and the bond or the gum line around a veneer can change over time. You can protect your veneers by not biting nails, ice or hard objects, wearing a night guard if you grind your teeth, and keeping up with brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings and exams.
No, but traditional porcelain veneers do require removing a thin layer of enamel, usually a fraction of a millimeter, so the veneer sits naturally and doesn't look bulky. Because that enamel doesn't grow back, veneers are an irreversible treatment, and those teeth will always need a veneer or another restoration. The teeth underneath stay healthy as long as you keep them clean and attend regular checkups. Dr. Sharma can tell you whether a minimal-prep approach is possible for you.
Getting porcelain veneers is usually comfortable, because your teeth are numbed before they're shaped and impressions are taken. Many people need little more than over-the-counter pain relievers afterward, if anything. Your teeth may feel sensitive to hot and cold for a few days after preparation and again after the veneers are bonded, and your gums may be slightly tender. Laughing gas or other sedation is available if dental visits make you nervous, and most people return to work the same day.
Porcelain veneers usually take two main visits after your consultation. At the first, about 90 minutes, your teeth are prepared and impressions are taken, and temporary veneers may be placed. About two weeks later, the custom veneers are tried in, checked for shape and color, and bonded in roughly 60 minutes. At SoCal Prime Dentistry, Digital Smile Design can be used during planning so you can preview the proposed shape and proportions of your new smile beforehand.
The cost of porcelain veneers depends on how many teeth you want to treat, the complexity of your smile design, and whether other care, such as whitening, gum treatment or orthodontics, is needed first. Because veneers are usually considered cosmetic, most insurance plans don't cover them, though a veneer that repairs damage may qualify. The team checks your benefits and gives you a written estimate before treatment, and CareCredit, Sunbit and an in-house membership plan can help with costs.
