What Are Veneers?

Veneers are a dependable, affordable solution to imperfect smiles. They are thin, tooth-colored porcelain shells that cover your natural teeth. Long lasting and natural looking, they can protect your teeth from further damage and give you the beautiful smile you desire. If you live in Palo Alto, Mountain View, or Redwood City, California or the surrounding area and would like to improve your smile, we would like to serve you!

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Are Veneers Right For You?

Veneers can help with any of the following issues:

  • Worn down, chipped, or broken teeth
  • Stained or discolored teeth
  • Uneven or irregularly shaped teeth
  • Gaps between teeth

Whether Dr. Morshedi is helping fill in a gap, lengthening a worn-down tooth, or covering cracks or chips, veneers can give you a fuller, more symmetrical smile — one that you can show the world with confidence.

How Palo Alto Dental Center Can Help With Veneers:

You greet the world with your smile, and if you have discolored, uneven, or cracked teeth, it may be difficult to do so confidently. The good news is that Palo Alto Dental Center has a solution for you. Using veneers, we can help you change the color, shape, length, alignment, and spacing of your teeth.

Veneers may be the quickest, easiest way to enhance your smile. Often, in just two to three visits to our practice, you can have a brand new, gorgeous smile. Call us today at (650) 494-1122 and together we’ll determine if veneers are the best solution for you.

Porcelain Veneers Process and Smile Design

The veneer process begins with a consultation where Dr. Morshedi evaluates your teeth and discusses your goals for color, shape, and overall smile design. A small amount of enamel is typically removed to prepare the tooth, impressions are taken, and custom porcelain veneers are crafted to match the exact specifications discussed during your consultation.

Veneers are a popular option for patients who want a dramatic smile transformation without the time commitment of orthodontics, since the visible change happens in just a couple of appointments. With proper care — including avoiding using your teeth as tools and wearing a nightguard if you grind your teeth — porcelain veneers can last a decade or more.

Porcelain Veneers Frequently Asked Questions

How long do porcelain veneers last?

With good oral hygiene and care, porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years before needing replacement. Avoiding habits like nail-biting or chewing ice helps extend their lifespan.

Are veneers permanent?

Veneers are considered a permanent cosmetic solution because a small amount of enamel is removed to prepare the tooth. Once veneers are placed, the tooth will always need a veneer or similar restoration going forward.

Will veneers look and feel natural?

Yes. Porcelain veneers are custom-shaded and shaped to match your natural teeth and facial features, and most patients say they feel just like natural teeth once they adjust to the new shape.