Porcelain Veneers in Encino
Dr. Sheila Mahooti offers porcelain veneers and Lumineers® to help our patients discover their best smiles. We custom-craft each veneer precisely using the finest quality materials that deliver beautiful, long-lasting results.
How Do Veneers Work?
Traditional veneers involve placing super-thin, custom-crafted shells of porcelain on the front surfaces of the teeth we’re treating. Once applied, they conceal the tooth beneath and whatever smile imperfections concern you.
Dr. Mahooti might recommend veneers to correct a wide range of aesthetic concerns, including:
- Discolored or stained teeth that don’t respond to whitening
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Uneven or irregularly shaped teeth
- Teeth that are too small or large
- Minor misalignments
Veneer Options to Fit Your Needs
At Signature Smiles of LA, we offer traditional porcelain veneers, Lumineers, and composite veneers, giving you several options to achieve the perfect smile.
- Porcelain Veneers — These are the most popular veneers because they're known for their strength, durability, and natural appearance. We work with trusted custom dental labs that carefully craft veneers that perfectly match your teeth.
- Lumineers® — A brand of ultra-thin porcelain veneers, Lumineers require little to no tooth preparation, making them a less invasive option. Dr. Mahooti can place this type of veneer in one appointment, and because they're minimally invasive, you can have them removed to reveal your dentition.
- Composite Veneers — Made from composite resin, Dr. Mahooti applies these veneers to your teeth in a single visit. They are a more affordable option, and we can easily repair them if worn or damaged.
What's Involved with Getting Porcelain Veneers?
Before recommending this treatment, Dr. Mahooti conducts a thorough oral health evaluation at our Encino, CA, dental office to ensure the health of your teeth and gums. Good oral health provides a stable foundation for veneers to adhere properly and remain durable.
The process typically involves the following steps:
- Tooth Preparation — We remove a small amount of enamel from the front of your teeth to make space for the veneers. Lumineers require little to no tooth preparation.
- Impressions and Design — We take highly accurate digital impressions of your teeth and send them to a dental lab, which crafts your custom veneers.
- Temporary Veneers — We place temporaries on your teeth to protect them while the lab creates your final veneers.
- Final Placement — Once your veneers are ready, Dr. Mahooti carefully fits and bonds them to your teeth, giving you a beautiful, natural-looking smile.
