Porcelain Veneers
Thin porcelain shells, shaped and shaded by hand, that change the color, shape and line of your smile with very little change to the teeth underneath.
Based in Brentwood & Burbank · Serving Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Glendale & PasadenaWhat veneers fix
Veneers cover the front of the teeth that show when you smile. They correct staining that whitening can't reach, chips, worn or uneven edges, small gaps, and teeth that are slightly crooked or the wrong size. Most smiles need six to ten, depending on how wide your smile is.
Designed like a portrait
Dr. Naim studied art before dentistry, and she plans veneers the way a portrait artist works. Tooth length is set by your lip line, width by the proportions of your face, and shade by your skin tone and the whites of your eyes. Before anything is made, you see a preview of the new smile and can change it.
Minimal preparation
Modern porcelain is thin enough that we usually reshape only a fraction of a millimeter of enamel, and sometimes none. Keeping as much natural tooth as possible protects it for the long term.
Veneers with Invisalign
When teeth are crowded or turned, straightening them first with Invisalign means thinner veneers and less reshaping. Dr. Naim has been a gold level Invisalign provider for over 20 years and often combines the two.
Good candidates
You may be a good fit for Porcelain Veneers if any of these sound familiar. The only way to know for sure is a scan and an exam at our Brentwood or Burbank office.
- Your teeth are stained and whitening hasn't worked
- You have chips, worn edges or uneven lengths
- You'd like to close small gaps
- You want a brighter, more even smile without braces
What to expect
- First visit
Smile design
We take photos, scans and measurements, talk about what you want, and design your new smile digitally.
- Same visit
Preview
A trial smile is placed over your teeth so you can see and feel the shape before it's final.
- About 1 week later
Preparation
Teeth are gently reshaped where needed and scanned. You leave with temporaries that look like the final design.
- 2 to 3 weeks later
Placement
Your porcelain veneers are bonded, checked against your bite, and polished.
About Porcelain Veneers
Do veneers look fake?
Not when they're designed well. Ours are layered with natural translucency and shaded to your face, not pulled from a single shade guide.
Does getting veneers hurt?
Most patients need only light numbing. Sedation is available if you're anxious.
How do I care for them?
Brush and floss as usual, wear a night guard if you grind, and keep your regular cleanings.
Can veneers go on implants?
Implants are restored with crowns rather than veneers, but we match them in shape and shade so the whole smile looks like one design.