- 1616 E 4th St #120, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- 1616 E 4th St #120, Santa Ana CA 92701
Veneers, also referred to as ‘porcelain veneers’, are basically shells or layers of porcelain which are placed on the surface of the teeth and help correct problems such as incorrect tooth alignment, discoloration, cracks, chips and worn-out enamel.
While veneers are typically understood to be a cosmetic dentistry treatment, they have more use than simply creating beautiful white smiles and shapely, well-aligned teeth. Veneers are also effective in protecting the damaged teeth surface and can minimize the requirement for any further extensive treatments.
Dr. Elizabeth Tran has many years of experience as a cosmetic dentist and has produced some of the best results with dental veneers La Habra and Santa Ana have to offer.
At Smooth Dental Group, Dr. Elizabeth Tran may recommend veneers as a line of treatment in the following cases:
This question will be answered during your initial consultation with Dr. Tran at one of her Smooth Dental and Orthodontics offices. Having produced some of the best results in veneers La Habra and Santa Ana have to offer, Dr. Tran will be able to answer all of your questions and establish whether or not veneers are right for you. She will also be able to suggest alternative treatment options for patients who may not be suitable candidates for veneers. Each patient analysis begins with Dr. Tran doing a simple smile analysis. This helps in determining what steps need to be taken in order to get the smile desired by the patient. Further, she may also make a diagnostic model of veneers for you to try and gauge an idea about the final results. Generally speaking, those who have highly discolored or dull teeth are good candidates for dental veneers. Veneers also have the advantage of being long-lasting and can greatly add to the aesthetic appeal of your facial features, especially your mouth and smile.
The preparation for dental veneers begins after your initial consultation with Dr. Tran. She will start the process by removing approximately half a millimeter of your tooth enamel (surface area), an amount that is almost equivalent to the veneer thickness. Before the enamel is trimmed off, Dr. Tran will discuss the option of local anesthesia for numbing the area. After this, she will proceed to create an impression or model of the specific tooth on which a veneer needs to be added. The impression is delivered to a lab for the construction of the veneer. In most cases, it takes about two to four weeks for the veneer to return from the lab. If a patient has especially unsightly teeth, Dr. Tran may place temporary veneers till the final ones are received.
The bonding between the porcelain veneer and the original tooth is extremely important as besides offering the desirable aesthetic perfection, it also facilitates optimum veneer function. Dr. Tran will place a special light-sensitive resin between the veneer and the tooth and harden it with the help of a curing light.
Finally, she will remove all the excess cement and assess your bite. This will allow her to make any necessary final adjustments to the veneer. Patients are usually required to return to the dental clinic for their follow-up appointment after a few weeks following the treatment. During this appointment, Dr. Tran analyzes the response of the gums to the veneer and reassess the positioning of the veneer.
Veneers are long-lasting and may not require replacement for several years. However, it is critical to visit your dentist for dental cleanings and routine examinations in order to maintain good oral health and enhance the life of your dental restorations.
A strong emphasis is placed on the aftercare of dental veneers. It is difficult to repair fractured or chipped porcelain veneers. There will be significant time and costs involved in the replacement of damaged restorations.
For those patients who are used to clenching or grinding their teeth, Dr. Tran may fit them with a special bite guard for nighttime wear. This will save the veneers from getting damaged.
Donavan Balan2022-10-27A very trustworthy dentist will always come backMaryann Patino2022-10-06I was referred to this dentist by a friend and was pleasantly impressed by the dentist and all her staff. Everyone was extremely professional and made sure to educate me on my dental work. I had to have deep cleaning and 1 tooth extracted. The dental staff kept me informed as to what to expect from each procedure and educated me on the proper care after each procedure. The dentist even called me at home after the procedures to see how I was feeling. !!! Another important feature was all the preventative education I was provided. I would definitely refer anyone to this dentist!!featureCelina Beaumont2022-10-04Happy with service and definitely I like the people 😀Yeimmi Aguirre2022-09-26Everyone is so friendly, understanding and patience, I really appreciate you all take an amazing care for us and make us feel so comfortable.Adolfo Hernandez2022-09-02My time here at smooth dental has been great.the doctors and staff are amazing and tentative I definetly recommend. Thank you for being caring!Bertha Amaral2022-08-31Una buena experiencia el personal super amable un super trabajo con mi dentadura totalmente recomendable 👍Arielle Gutierrez2022-08-31Friendly staff. Offer a variety of dental services -- my favorite being the cavity preventative medicine. Always go above and beyond.Evelyn Gutierrez2022-08-27Tuve la oportunidad de conocer gente muy agradable, me dan la confianza, y me explican detalladamente cada tratamiento, tienen mucha higiene, es un muy buen lugar para poder continuar con mis tratamientos.Abel Rodriguez2022-08-05All staff is great. And Richard did a great job on my cleaning! Thanks everyone!!
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Our philosophy of dentistry is to treat every patient in the manner that I would expect to be treated; with candor, respect, professionalism, and compassion.
Our philosophy of dentistry is to treat every patient in the manner that I would expect to be treated; with candor, respect, professionalism, and compassion.
