Porcelain Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or ceramic that provide a new surface for your teeth. These customized covers bond to your underlying teeth with a strong adhesive. Carefully designed and individually matched to the shape and color of your existing teeth, Porcelain Veneers provide a beautiful and, more importantly, natural-looking smile.

The Pacific Heights Dental team is ready to match you with the best Porcelain Veneers in San Francisco. Our professional laboratory uses state of the art technology to craft your new smile. Call today to learn if Veneers are the right solution for your needs.

Are Porcelain Veneers for you?

Modern dentistry offers a wide selection of solutions for every structural or cosmetic issue. Porcelain Veneers are a relatively painless option for many of our most commonly treated conditions:

• Crooked or Misshapen Teeth
• Discoloration or Staining
• Uneven Spacing
• Wear or Chipping
• Mismatched Sizing

There is a lot of misleading or downright incorrect information about Veneers out there. A consultation with our San Francisco Porcelain Veneers team is the best way to learn about the procedure. In the meantime, let’s put some of these misconceptions to rest.

Do Veneers look fake?

The science behind Dental Veneers has advanced significantly. Our San Francisco Dental Veneers team will work with you to match the color, shape, and size you want. Our goal is to give you the most natural looking smile our skilled dentists can provide.

Are Veneers are easily damaged or dislodged?

If you treat your veneers well, they will maintain their natural appeal for years. While occasional incidents may require a return visit to Pacific Heights Dental, with the proper care, you can expect your veneers to last ten years or more.

Are Veneers expensive?

The process that goes into crafting your perfect smile can be somewhat labor intensive, and thus your veneers are priced accordingly. But when you spread out that cost over the decade or more that you will get out of your veneers, it may seem like a small price to pay for the smile you’ve always wanted. We’d like to invite you to our Pacific Heights Dental Office to discuss a plan that is perfect for you.

On your first visit to our office, you and your dentist will discuss your expectations. Since everyone has a different smile goal, this consultation will help our team design your veneers. The doctor will take an impression of your teeth so work can begin on your new look.

The Porcelain Veneers Procedure

On your next visit, your dentist will place your first set, or temporary, veneers. This process involves removing a portion of the enamel from each affected tooth. This small reduction in the surface of your teeth is critical, as it will allow your new veneer to lay flat with your natural teeth.

Your temporary veneer is attached with a small amount of removable glue. It’s important to remember that these veneers are temporary - treat them well. Brush gently and avoid eating anything that might dislodge or misalign your temporary veneer.

Once your permanent set is ready, it’s time to come back to Pacific Heights Dental for one more visit. Your dentist will remove the temporary veneers and replace them with your new permanent one. The first attachment is just a simple adhesive, allowing a sneak preview of your renewed smile. Now is the time to speak up about any concerns you might have so that adjustments can be made before the last step.

If you are happy with your appearance, your dentist will carefully clean the underlying tooth and permanently bond the veneer in place. Once this process is complete, your new smile is ready to be unveiled to the world!

Fitting your new veneers is non-surgical, so recovery should be swift and relatively painless.

Some of our patients have reported mild discomfort during this procedure, after the prep process and following the permanent bonding. Our San Francisco Veneer team has undergone extensive training to make your procedure as painless as possible.

We recommend the following care for all of our Veneer patients following their procedure:

• Develop healthy Dental Habits - Brush and floss twice daily.
• Avoid damaging habits - Biting hard objects like fingernails or pencils can damage the Veneers.
• Minimize hard foods - Raw carrots or apples can wear the veneers down prematurely.
• Use a mouthguard when participating in sports and physical activities.
• Minimize drinking liquids that can stain or weaken the bond, such as coffee, tea, and red wine. Alcohol and tobacco use can also damage your new veneers.
• Finally, be sure to visit Pacific Heights Dental on a regular basis to keep your new smile healthy and bright.

If you find you are experiencing pain or discomfort during recovery, feel free to try OTC pain medication. In some cases, a cold compress can help relieve swelling. We recommend that all of our patients rest following the procedure, as this will give you time to adjust to your new teeth.

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