Covering your mouth when you speak or laugh has just become second nature to you. In most pictures, you tend to give a toothless, cheeky smile or avoid them all together. You know the kind where the photographer stops and says, “Come on! Give us a real smile!” This doesn’t have to be your reality forever. Pasadena Family Dentistry can fix even the most severe flaws in our patient’s smiles with porcelain veneers in Pasadena! Either Dr. Revel or Dr. Holmes are excited to help makeover your smile and give you your confidence back.

What are porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that are attached to the front surfaces of your teeth for an immediate smile transformation. Each set of porcelain veneers is custom made for each patient. Typically, your veneers would be made from a combination of medical-grade ceramic and our cosmetic dentist’s careful attention to detail. After examining your teeth, one of our dentists will measure different aspects of your face and mouth to formulate the appropriate size and shape of your veneers. This whole process is to make sure they match your face and jaw structure to gain the results that you’ve been dreaming of. One of the best parts of getting porcelain veneers is that they are slightly translucent and faithfully replicate your natural tooth’s color all at the same time being stain-resistant!

Am I a good candidate for porcelain veneers?

When you see your teeth, what is the first thing you notice? Does the reflection of your smile make you happy, or plummet your confidence? Is your first reaction to cover it up? If you have any doubts about the appearance and even the function of your teeth, porcelain veneers may be a good cosmetic dental decision for you. Porcelain veneers can mask multiple flaws at the same time including:

• Discoloration
• Misalignments
• Unusually shaped teeth
• Short/Eroded teeth
• Irregularly spaced teeth
• Chips
• Cracks
• Damaged enamel

Every set of veneers is custom made for each patient, designed to help them reach their personal dental goals. The best way to find out the best treatment for you to visit either of our dentists for an open-minded, judgement-free consultation.

How does this process work?

Fixing your smile with porcelain veneers is quick, painless, and can usually be completed in just two easy visits. After you have had the chance to meet with our dentists, they will start by buffing small portions of your tooth enamel so that the lenses have room to seamlessly fit on top of your natural teeth. An impression will be made of your teeth and sent to a lab to have your permanent veneers created. You will wear a temporary pair until the following visit with us.

Once your permanent veneers are ready, we will use a composite resin to solidify the bond between them and your teeth. Once the bonding is completed, you will be able to show off your smile to all your friends and family! With practical, common dental care and regular visits to our office, your veneers should last you years!

Are you excited about the possibility of getting the smile you’ve always wanted with just a few simple appointments? Schedule your first consultation with our dentists to get started!