Porcelain Veneers
Dental Veneers in San Luis Obispo
Enhancing your smile can have a meaningful impact on both your confidence and overall well-being. If you feel dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth or find yourself hesitant to smile, Dr. Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, is here to help. With porcelain veneers, we offer a refined cosmetic solution designed to improve the appearance of your teeth and help you achieve a smile you are excited to show off.
What Are Tooth Veneers?
Tooth veneers are made of a wafer-thin piece of porcelain. They are thin enough to maintain the natural appearance of teeth but are also durable.
Dental veneers are bonded to the outer surface of the original tooth, covering dental imperfections or damage. They can be created to match the shape and color of your natural teeth so that they won’t appear artificial or out-of-place in any way.
Signs You May Need Veneers
Porcelain veneers may be beneficial for you if you have any of these dental issues:
- Oddly shaped teeth
- Teeth with severe discoloration
- Chipped, worn, or broken teeth
- Spaces and gaps between teeth
- Weakened teeth
- Other damage
Discover Which Veneer Suits Your Lifestyle
Thanks to the dedication of our compassionate dental team, every patient is treated according to a comprehensive plan that meets their individual oral care needs. This means your input is valued as we discover which veneer will bring out your ideal smile.
Types of Dental Veneers
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS, we offer two types of tooth veneers: traditional and prepless. Both provide improvements to aesthetics and protection to your natural smile, but a few key differences in procedures so you can decide which suits your lifestyle best.
Traditional Veneers | These are attractive, permanent solutions to preserve a healthy smile. To ensure the highest quality and your complete satisfaction, traditional porcelain veneers often require two visits after the initial consultation.
Prepless Veneers | Equally attractive as their counterparts, prepless tooth veneers do not require the same level of tooth preparation, so they can be placed much quicker. They are still an incredible dental procedure as they last up to seven years and are reversible!
The Dental Veneer Process in San Luis Obispo
Aside from providing a stunning and natural aesthetic, the majority of patients appreciate the straightforward process of receiving veneers. This will often be a three-step process:
- Consultation: Ensure correct orthodontic placement of teeth and asses whether or not an alignment correction is needed first, take X-rays and before photos, and talk about photos of teeth and what your aesthetic goals are.
- Preparation: Includes local anesthetic, a comprehensive process in which enamel is reshaped for the bonding step.
- Bonding the finished smile: Veneers are bonded to your prepped teeth, after photos are taken, and scans are taken for a retainer to protect your beautiful new smile.
Before Veneers
After Veneers
A More Perfect Smile With Veneers
Choosing porcelain veneers is one of the most effective ways to improve your smile. Here are some of the benefits of dental veneers:
- They can whiten resistant teeth | Teeth whitening trays don’t work the same for everyone. Veneers are a great option for whitening resistant teeth.
- They allow you to customize your smile | We can create dental veneers that look right at home with your other teeth. We custom make veneers for all of our patients, so they will match the color and shape you and the doctor chose in the planning process.
- They are stain-resistant | You may want to break your coffee or soda habit for other reasons, but you won’t have to worry about your favorite food or drinks discoloring your veneers.
- They have a natural appearance | We can create dental veneers that look right at home with your other teeth. We custom make veneers for all of our patients, so they will match the color and size of your natural teeth.
- They don’t require an invasive procedure | A very small amount of enamel will have to be removed in order to bond the traditional veneers to your natural teeth, but this treatment is minimally invasive. Additionally, prepless veneers are completely noninvasive as they don’t require any enamel removal at all.
Our office has incredible experience with veneers, making us a great choice for your cosmetic dentistry services! Dr. Amorteguy and our associates focus on restorative and cosmetic procedures like veneers and are proud to work with organizations like Smiles for Life.
Gum Contouring
With access to the latest in dental technology, our office can improve the aesthetics of your smile even further when placing your veneers with gum contouring. Using a dental laser, we can gently alter the shape of the gums and teeth to perfectly match your new veneers. Thus, giving your new teeth an attractive curve and length that will make your smile shine.
Schedule a Dental Veneer Consultation in San Luis Obispo!
To learn more about our dental veneers, contact Dr. Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS today. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.