Porcelain Veneers

California Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are custom-designed shells of ceramic material that mimic the look of real teeth. They are applied over the surface of the tooth to cover wear and tear in the tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, and chips and cracks. Porcelain is used because it is a durable material that closely resembles your natural tooth enamel in color and texture. Porcelain does not easily stain and does not decay which makes them great for creating a natural-looking smile.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Bright Smile: Porcelain Veneers create a radiant smile!
Natural look and feel
No loss or original teeth: Your original teeth are not altered much to fit the veneer.
Whiter Teeth: With porcelain veneers all your teeth maintain a bright white.
Resistance: Porcelain veneers are resistant to staining.

Porcelain veneers are different from treatments like teeth whitening because they are effective even in extreme cases of tooth damage or severe cases of discolored teeth. Teeth whitening works for slightly discolored teeth, so when this method is not appropriate veneers may be suggested. Alternatively, veneers permanently alter the teeth that are treated and may not be recommended if your natural teeth are functionally and esthetically adequate.

If you and Dr. Sutton decide that porcelain veneers are right for you, there are also added benefits that he will discuss with you. In addition to being esthetically pleasing, porcelain veneers also serve the functional purpose of protecting the surface of a damaged tooth. Porcelain veneers may eliminate the necessity for more invasive tooth preparations such as the need for a dental crown. Avoiding the stress that teeth are put under because of less conservative methods is something we wish to avoid if possible. The thin nature of veneers may require little to no tooth reshaping when bonded onto the tooth and its durable material can withstand the normal wear and tear of everyday use.

Sonoma Smiles offers many different kinds of porcelain veneers and Dr. Sutton is extensively trained in producing quality products to fit your teeth in a natural manner. Consult with our office to see if you may be a candidate for minimal preparation veneers or no-preparation veneers, like Lumineers. We offer free smile consultations where Dr. Sutton and his knowledgeable staff will take your preferences and needs into consideration to formulate the best plan for you and create the new smile you have always dreamed of.

Soldiers and their families are eligible for discounts from 10% to 15% on cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry treatments.