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Veneers in Santa Monica
At Clove Dental in Santa Monica, we take pride in creating custom porcelain veneers that naturally enhance your smile and build long-term confidence. Our team blends artistic technique with modern dental materials to produce subtle, beautiful results that look and feel authentic.
Every case is approached with careful planning and precision, ensuring that each veneer fits seamlessly with your natural teeth. We partner with skilled dental labs to deliver ultra-thin, durable veneers that correct multiple cosmetic concerns in a single treatment. Choosing veneers at Clove Dental means choosing a smile you’ll be proud to show off for years.
Understanding Dental Veneers
Veneers are thin, precision-cut covers made of composite resin or superior enamel. Permanently attaching the teeth to the front improves their alignment, color, and shape. They are specifically matched to your desired shade for a flawless finish, and their light-reflecting properties are virtually identical to those of natural enamel.
Veneers, as opposed to dental crowns, need less sculpting of the natural tooth, keeping more of your original enamel while yet offering a complete cosmetic transformation.
Signs You Might Need Veneers
Veneers work well for people who want to improve the appearance of their smile without invasive dental work. You may be a good candidate if you have:
- Stubborn Discoloration: Especially stains caused by medication, trauma, or genetics that don’t respond to whitening.
- Misshapen or Undersized Teeth: Teeth that look uneven or are out of proportion with your smile.
- Gaps Between Teeth: Small spaces that impact your smile but don’t require orthodontics.
- Chips and Wear: Minor damage from grinding, accidents, or natural wear that affects tooth shape.
- Slight Crookedness: Minor alignment issues that can be masked cosmetically.
- Surface Flaws: Enamel irregularities that create rough or discolored patches.
Benefits of Veneers
Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic solution as they offer natural-looking, long-lasting results. Here's what makes them stand out:
Noticeable Results Fast
Quicker Than Braces
Realistic Look and Feel
Stain-Resistant
Our Step-by-Step Veneer Process
- Initial Evaluation: We assess your teeth, bite, and goals to create a tailored plan.
- Smile Preview: Digital imaging shows how your new smile could look before we begin.
- Tooth Prep: A thin layer of enamel is carefully removed to make space for the veneers.
- Custom Impressions: We take detailed molds to ensure a perfect fit.
- Temporary Veneers: You’ll wear a temporary set while your custom veneers are being crafted.
- Final Placement: The veneers are bonded in place using high-strength dental adhesives.
- Finishing Touches: We adjust your bite and polish each veneer for a smooth, natural feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most circumstances, the procedure is rather pleasant. We numb the location with a topical anesthetic, so most patients have little to no discomfort. Following treatment, some sensitivity is normal but temporary.
