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Dr. Mahsa Esfandiari offers Porcelain Veneers in Los Gatos CA, near Campbell, San Jose, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, and Nearby South Bay Area Communities.
Dr. Esfandiari is an expert in using porcelain veneers to improve the appearance of smiles. She has received extensive veneers training and has a lot of experience in cosmetic dentistry. When working on a patient’s veneers, she collaborates with a local dental laboratory in Los Gatos that uses advanced technology to create the porcelain veneers according to her precise specifications. She takes great care to ensure that the veneers look natural in the patient’s smile, and are comfortable to wear in the mouth.
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Dental veneers are an excellent solution for various cosmetic and structural problems of the teeth. Among the different types of veneers, porcelain veneers are commonly used owing to their superb aesthetics, durability, and stain resistance.
Porcelain Veneers are thin ceramic restorations that mimic the shape and structure of the natural teeth. They are bonded to the front surface of the teeth, thereby covering the surface imperfections. They are mainly used to bring about an aesthetic uplift and give you a more pleasing smile. Along with this, veneers treat problems like cracked, chipped, worn out, or excessively spaced teeth.
Our highly experienced and caring dentist, Dr. Esfandiari, strives to provide the highest quality cosmetic services like Porcelain Veneers. When you visit one of the top Porcelain Veneer providers in Los Gatos CA, you can learn more about the innovative system and technology that Dr Esfandiari uses. Our Los Gatos Veneers office is located near Campbell, San Jose, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino and Mountain View.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic dental treatment that enhances the look of your smile while mimicking the color of your natural teeth. These extremely thin, tooth-colored shells are bonded to the front, visible surface of your teeth, changing a tooth’s color, shape, size, and even length. While veneers can consist of either porcelain or composite resin, porcelain veneers are often the preferred choice of Dr. Esfandiari and her patients.
Porcelain Veneers offers a more natural, tooth-like appearance, reflecting light in the same way teeth do. Hence, Dr. Esfandiari uses them for her patients as they tend to be easier to care for, resisting staining more effectively than resin. Porcelain veneers are also highly durable, with most lasting up to 15 years.
Dr. Mahsa uses porcelain veneers to correct various dental issues, including:
- Physical damage, such as tooth cracks, chips, and breaks.
- Stains and discoloration.
- Misshapen or irregular teeth.
- Small gaps.
What are Porcelain Veneers Used for by Dr. Esfandiari?
Dr. Mahsa Esfandiari uses Porcelain veneers in Los Gatos CA, for treating various cosmetic and restorative dental issues. Some of these include:
- To mask permanent teeth stains that cannot be removed through professional whitening
- To restore the esthetics of chipped or fractured teeth
- To close gaps between teeth
- To cosmetically treat mild tooth overcrowding as an alternative to orthodontic treatment.
- To restore congenitally de-shaped teeth
- For complete smile makeovers
What Are the Advantages of Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are an excellent cosmetic solution for many dental imperfections. Dr. Esfandiari’s patients like them as they improve the appearance of their smile and boost their confidence, and these small fixtures also offer several distinct advantages:
- High-quality materials: Dr. Esfandiari fabricates porcelain veneers from a dental-grade ceramic material. It is highly customizable to match the exact color, texture, and transparency of the natural teeth.
- Simplicity: Dr. Esfandiari removes a very thin layer of enamel from the tooth. This way, veneers help you retain the natural tissues of the mouth.
- Durability: Porcelain veneers are highly durable.
- Dual purposes: Veneers are versatile restorations used for both cosmetic and restorative purposes.
- Low maintenance: Veneers do not require any extra care. Regular brushing and flossing of the teeth will help keep them in good shape. Dr. Esfandiari would monitor them too, during your 6-months checkup visit to her office.
What Is the Procedure by Dr. Esfandiari for Getting a Porcelain Veneer?
Porcelain veneers are simple restorations that can be completed in a couple of visits to Dr. Esfandiari’s office. Below are the steps that she usually takes to place porcelain veneers:
- Her hygienist cleans your teeth thoroughly to get rid of the microbes and disinfect the teeth.
- Dr Esfandiari then prepares the tooth receiving the veneer. It will be buffed to remove a thin layer of enamel from its surface. This creates space for the veneer to be placed while keeping the tooth’s size healthy.
- Dr. Esfandiari uses a digital hand-held scanning device to scan the tooth and create a digital mold. This mold will be shared with her preferred local Los Gatos dental laboratory to fabricate the restoration.
- During the next visit, Dr. Esfandiari prepares the tooth for the restoration by cleaning it. She will place the veneer on the tooth and checks it for perfect fit and comfort.
- If it doesn’t fit, Dr Esfandiari does some minor changes to its structure. She uses an etching solution that helps roughen the tooth so that the veneer can adhere well to its surface.
- She then uses photosensitive dental adhesives to bond the veneer to the tooth, after which it will be hardened using a curing light.
- Then, she polishes the veneer to enhance its appearance.
What to Expect After Getting Porcelain Veneers in our Los Gatos office?
Once Dr. Esfandiari bonded your porcelain veneers in place, your recovery will be quite simple and relatively short. After your appointment in our Los Gatos office, you can eat and chew as you normally would. It may take you a few days to adjust to the feel of your new porcelain veneers. You may also notice some rough spots from excess cement used during the procedure. However, these should wear down in a couple days or from normal eating and teeth brushing.
If your bite does not feel right or the cement’s rough patches continue to bother you, let Dr. Esfandiari know. Our lovely front office, Rachel or Heidi, can arrange a follow-up appointment to correct these issues if needed.
While porcelain veneers do not require any special care, Dr. Esfandiari recommends taking a few precautions to maintain their beauty and ensure you enjoy these durable restorations for years to come:
- Maintain dental hygiene: Continue following the best dental hygiene practices, such as daily flossing and brushing. If you don’t follow this, you can still get cavities under or around your veneers.
- Avoid hard items: Avoid chewing hard objects like fingernails, ice, hard candies, and pens. Veneers can chip or break under pressure.
- Do not use your teeth to open things: Do not use your teeth to open bottles, boxes, or packages.
- Avoid the front teeth: Avoid chewing with your front teeth. Cutting up hard foods into smaller bites will allow you to chew these with your back teeth only.
- Prevent tooth grinding: If you grind or clench your teeth while sleeping, talk to Dr. Esfandiari about getting a mouthguard to protect your veneers.
- Use protection during sports: Wear a sports mouthguard when playing high-impact sports. Dr. Esfandiari can prepare one for you if you need this.
What is the Difference Between Porcelain and Composite Veneers?
If you search the internet for veneers, you will find two main veneer types: porcelain and composites. You might wonder what the difference is between these two veneer materials. Don’t worry; Dr. Esfandiari is here to explain! Composite-based veneers are made of tooth-colored polymeric resins. On the other hand, porcelain veneers are made of ultra-thin, medical-grade dental porcelain.
So, which one of these materials is better? You might ask. To understand this, let us take a look at the properties of these materials. Both composite and porcelain resins possess natural-like esthetics. However, although their excellent esthetics, composite resin veneers tend to get stained over time. Furthermore, composite resins are not as long-lasting as porcelain veneers. On the other hand, porcelain veneers are durable and have excellent stain resistance. That is why Dr. Esfandiari recommends and prefer porcelain veneers over composite veneers.
Why do Porcelain Veneers have Superior Esthetics to Composite Veneers?
Have you ever wondered why porcelain laminates and lumineers teeth have such a lifelike appearance? As Dr. Esfandiari explains, this is because of their inherent ability to reflect light, giving a sparkling appearance like dental enamel. Another reason is that porcelain veneers resist staining very effectively. Hence, they maintain their color and shade much longer than composite veneers.
Porcelain Veneers: Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?
The service life of porcelain veneers depends on various factors, such as the quality of the material used, oral hygiene maintenance, and the skill of the dentist and laboratory technician. However, the average service life of zirconium veneers, according to the American Dental Association, is 10 years; they may even last longer if they are looked after properly through optimal oral hygiene maintenance and regular dental checkup visits to Dr. Esfandiari’s office.
Do Your Teeth Rot With Veneers?
A common misconception among dental patients is that dental veneers weaken the teeth or cause them to rot. According to Dr. Esfandiari this assumption is not correct. Carefully designed and fabricated veneers cover the tooth and prevent food impaction around them, thereby preventing tooth decay. However, if a veneer does not precisely fit over the prepared tooth, or if oral hygiene is not maintained optimally, food impaction occurs around it and causes tooth cavities.
Are Porcelain Veneers Painful?
The process of getting porcelain veneers is pain-free. This is because, although a thin layer of the outer enamel will be removed by Dr. Esfandiari to create room for the veneers, she will administer local anesthesia so that you remain relaxed and pain-free during the procedure. Similarly, the process of bonding veneers to your teeth is also painless. So, you don’t have to worry about dental pain while getting veneers in our Los Gatos Dental office.
Are Porcelain Veneers Worth It?
To assess whether porcelain veneers are worth it, let us look at some of their benefits pointed out by Dr. Esfandiari:
- Lifelike esthetics – porcelain or Emax veneers completely blend in with the natural teeth and become virtually invisible.
- Boost in Smile and Self-confidence – porcelain veneers give you an immediate boost in your self-confidence and restore your facial esthetics.
- Durability – with proper care, porcelain veneers tend to last more than ten years.
- Stain-resistance – porcelain veneers prevent staining for a long time.
So, considering these benefits mentioned above, especially their ability to restore one’s smile, they are worth it!
Do Veneers Fall Off?
Dr. Esfandiari will use an adhesive to bond your veneers to the prepared teeth. Hence, it is very unlikely that they will fall off. However, veneers do sometimes come off, either as a result of eating sticky foods or as a result of trauma. In most cases, if the tooth or the veneer is not damaged, Dr. Esfandiari will simply rebond it without needing repair or replacement.
Get Porcelain Veneers in Los Gatos CA
At Dr. Mahsa Esfandiari Dental Group, we want to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. If you would like to learn more about porcelain veneers, including how much they cost and whether you’re a good candidate for this cosmetic procedure, we invite you to visit our Los Gatos office.
Please schedule an appointment online or call us at (408) 371-1070 to have a consultation with any of our Los Gatos Dental Group dentists, and we will be happy to help!
