Veneers in San Francisco

San Francisco Dental Wellness provides dental veneers in San Francisco, CA. Call 415-781-1944 to learn more about dental veneers and to schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist.

Dental veneers can be applied by a cosmetic dentist to one or several teeth for any of the following aesthetic reasons:

• Correct gaps between the teeth
• Correct uneven lengths
• Correct slightly misaligned teeth
• Correct discoloration
• Restore chipped or damaged teeth
• Correct slightly crooked teeth
• Change the size or shape

Veneers cover the front of the tooth surface and slightly wrap around the sides and biting edge of the tooth. In most cases, each tooth receiving a veneer will be carefully prepped prior to the veneer fabrication and placement. This tooth preparation involves removing a thin (usually less than one millimeter) layer of enamel from the natural tooth enamel in the areas that will be covered by the veneer. This allows the veneer to fit seamlessly with the contours of the natural tooth. The dental veneers are attached using a thin but strong bonding material. The material hardens when cured by a specialized light.

Porcelain veneers are the longest-lasting and most aesthetically-pleasing type of veneer. These traditional veneers are created in a lab to the exact specifications of the dentist and mimic the look of natural enamel, using multiple thin layers of porcelain. The size, color, shape, and fit are fully customized to your natural teeth.

Made using composite resin, these may be made in the dental office or in a dental lab  for tooth preparation and are less expensive than porcelain veneers. They can alter the appearance of tooth color, size, or shape and can be an effective solution for less extensive cosmetic improvements. They are fully customized as are the porcelain veneers, but the composite material is somewhat susceptible to staining and does not last as long as porcelain.

Prefabricated resin veneers are not customized to the shape and fit of your teeth, although they do come in different sizes and shapes. We do not recommend instant or temporary veneers because they do not provide the appearance, quality, or durability of custom veneers.

Call 415-781-1944 to learn more about our cosmetic dentistry services and to schedule an appointment with our dentist in San Francisco for dental veneers. We're committed to helping you achieve optimal oral health and a beautiful smile.