Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and if you’re hiding it due to dental imperfections, you’re missing opportunities to make positive connections every day. Dr. Arsany Bechay at Palos Verdes Dental Care specializes in creating beautiful, natural-looking veneers that address multiple cosmetic concerns while preserving your tooth health. Whether you’re dealing with stained teeth, minor chips, gaps, or shape irregularities, our personalized veneer treatments can give you the confidence to smile freely and authentically in both professional and personal settings.
Veneers
Understanding Veneers
Veneers are ultra-thin shells that cover the visible front surface of your teeth to improve their appearance and function. Each veneer is precisely crafted to be only 0.5 to 0.7 millimeters thick, roughly the thickness of a contact lens, yet they provide remarkable strength and durability once bonded to your tooth. These custom restorations are individually designed to match the exact color, shape, and size specifications needed to create your ideal smile while maintaining a completely natural appearance.
Veneers can effectively address multiple cosmetic dental concerns simultaneously, including severe discoloration that doesn’t respond to whitening treatments, worn or chipped enamel, gaps between teeth, and minor misalignment issues. The bonding process creates a permanent attachment to your natural tooth structure, resulting in a restoration that looks and feels like your own teeth. Unlike other cosmetic treatments that may only address one specific issue, veneers provide a comprehensive solution for achieving the uniform, attractive smile you desire.
Benefits of Veneers
Our Veneer Treatment Process
Comprehensive Smile Evaluation
During your first visit, we’ll conduct a thorough examination of your teeth and discuss your specific smile concerns and goals. Dr. Bechay will evaluate your oral health, bite alignment, and existing dental work to determine if veneers are the ideal solution for you. We’ll also take digital photographs and impressions to help visualize your potential results before beginning treatment.
Personalized Veneer Design
We’ll create a detailed treatment plan that addresses your unique facial features, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences. Our team uses advanced digital imaging technology to show you exactly how your new smile will look before any work begins. Color selection and shape refinement ensure your veneers will complement your natural features and meet your expectations perfectly.
Precise Tooth Preparation
Your teeth will be carefully prepared by removing a minimal amount of enamel to create space for your custom veneers. Dr. Bechay uses precise techniques to preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible while ensuring optimal veneer placement. Temporary veneers are placed to protect your prepared teeth and maintain your appearance during the fabrication period.
Professional Veneer Placement
Once your custom veneers arrive from our trusted dental laboratory, we’ll carefully bond each one to your prepared teeth using advanced adhesive techniques. Dr. Bechay will make any necessary adjustments to ensure perfect fit, comfort, and appearance before permanently securing your veneers. The final result is a beautiful, natural-looking smile that feels comfortable and functions properly.
Ongoing Care Guidance
We’ll provide you with detailed instructions for maintaining your new veneers and protecting your investment in your smile. Regular follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your veneers’ condition and address any concerns you may have. Our team remains available to answer questions and provide support as you adjust to your transformed smile.
Why Choose Us for Veneers
Dr. Arsany Bechay has dedicated years to perfecting veneer placement techniques and understands that each patient’s smile requirements are completely different. Our practice takes a conservative approach to veneer preparation, removing only the absolute minimum amount of enamel necessary while achieving maximum aesthetic impact. We work exclusively with premium dental laboratories that share our commitment to precision and quality, ensuring your veneers are crafted to the highest standards using the finest materials available.
What sets our veneer treatment apart is our thorough pre-treatment planning process and attention to facial harmony. We analyze how your new smile will complement your unique facial structure, skin tone, and personal style preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Our patients frequently comment on how natural and comfortable their veneers feel, which reflects our meticulous attention to bite alignment and proper fit during the placement process.
Find Out Why Veneers Are Right for You!
Your perfect smile is within reach, and veneers can help you achieve the confidence and appearance you’ve always desired. Dr. Arsany Bechay, DDS and the team at Palos Verdes Dental Care are committed to helping you achieve outstanding results that exceed your expectations. Don’t let dental imperfections hold you back from smiling with confidence – take the first step toward your smile transformation today by scheduling your consultation.
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to see more smile transformations and stay updated on the latest in cosmetic dentistry. Call our dental practice today at 310-377-5538 to book your veneer consultation and discover how this proven treatment can enhance your smile and boost your confidence for years to come.
FAQs
What are veneers?
Veneers are wafer-thin ceramic or porcelain coverings that are permanently attached to the front surfaces of your visible teeth. Unlike crowns that cover the entire tooth, veneers only cover the front portion, making them a more conservative option for smile enhancement. They can transform the color, shape, size, and overall appearance of your teeth while maintaining the natural feel and function you’re accustomed to.
How long do veneers last?
Quality veneers typically provide 12 to 20 years of beautiful service when you maintain good oral hygiene and follow proper care guidelines. Your eating habits, teeth grinding, and regular dental maintenance significantly influence their lifespan. Most patients find that their veneers continue to look and feel excellent well beyond the typical timeframe, making them a worthwhile long-term investment in your smile.
Are veneers permanent?
Veneers require permanent alteration to your natural teeth because a thin layer of enamel must be removed to accommodate the veneer thickness. This means your teeth will always need some form of covering once you choose veneer treatment. While the veneers themselves can be replaced or updated in the future, the underlying tooth preparation is irreversible and requires lifelong management.
Can you eat with pop on veneers?
Removable or clip-on veneers are not designed for eating and should be removed before consuming food or beverages. These temporary cosmetic devices can break, slip, or cause choking hazards if worn during meals. Traditional bonded veneers, however, allow you to eat normally and enjoy all your favorite foods without worry about displacement or damage.
Are veneers bad for your teeth?
Properly placed veneers actually protect and strengthen your prepared teeth rather than causing harm to your oral health. The veneer creates a durable barrier against staining, acid erosion, and minor impacts that could damage natural enamel. While the initial preparation does remove some tooth structure, the protective benefits and improved function often outweigh this minimal loss of natural material.