Many people go through life embarrassed about gaps, chips, or deep stains in their teeth. This embarrassment may cause them to avoid smiling, eating in public or even talking to people, which in turn can do serious harm to social, personal and career goals, not to mention self-esteem. Fortunately, modern cosmetic dentistry offers an answer, in the form of porcelain veneers. The cosmetic dentist at our Solana Beach dental office makes this form of cosmetic dentistry available to San Diegans.

Veneers and crowns both cover tooth enamel, but to differing extents. Whereas crowns cover the entire surface of the tooth to provide extensive protection and reinforcement against damage or decay, veneers are designed to cover only the outer surface of the tooth. These thin sheets of porcelain are customized by our dental office to fit your own teeth perfectly and colored to match the natural appearance of surrounding teeth, giving you a beautiful smile without calling attention to the fact that you have had cosmetic dentistry performed. Our dental office recommends veneers for patients troubled by gaps, hairline cracks, discoloration that does not respond to whitening techniques, or obvious tooth wear from tooth grinding or other injuries.