Porcelain Veneers Los Angeles 

Porcelain Veneers – A type of Cosmetic Dentistry

What are Porcelain Veneers?

In Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers are a layer of material that is placed over the original tooth. The sole purpose of Porcelain veneers is to improve the aesthetic make-up and appearance of the teeth. In some instances, veneers can be used to fixed deformities and other ailments that are causing unpleasing aesthetic effects to the mouth region. Porcelain Veneers are sometimes called dental veeneers, teeth veneers and veneers. Veneers are custom made and made out a paper-thin material that is placed over the tooth. They are bonded to the tooth and change the aesthetic appearance of the tooth. The

How much do Porcelain Veneers Cost?

Veneers are most commonly made out of a porcelain material and for that reason are not cheap. However, on average veneers range from around $900 – $2500. Due to the nature of Porcelain Veneers being a form of cosmetic dentistry, they often are not covered by insurance and thus have to be paid out of pocket. With the price in mind of porcelain veneers, there are a few other types of veneers that can be used for the same aesthetic appearance.

• Lumineers

A type of veneer that is classified as a “no-prep” veneer making it easier to put on and easier to have the procedure done. On average, Lumineers cost anywhere between $800 and $2,000 per tooth, depending on individual cases and needs. This is a fair price estimate to keep in mind, remember that location and the type and experience of the dentist doing the veneers is also a factor that needs to be considered when inquiring about cost.

• Vivaneeres

Vivaneers are a type of Porcelain Veneer that are razor thin and easy to apply. There are a special type of veneer known as a “no-prep” veneer. Custom-made to fit your mouth, each porcelain veneer is delicately crafted to exhibit a beautiful & Aesthetically pleasing appearance. The existing teeth in your mouth will be shaved down so that the Custom-made to fit your mouth, each porcelain veneer is delicately crafted to exhibit a beautiful, lifelike look. Whether replacing multiple teeth or a few, take comfort in knowing each Vivaneer will blend naturally with your surrounding teeth. Vivaneers are different from traditional dental veneers in that traditional dental veneers require shots to numb the mouth as existing teeth are shaved down with a drill where the vivaneers can slide over the top and fit in place of the tooth. Easy and simple to do, Vivaneeres will give your smile a complete smile makeover.

How do Porcelain Veneers get put on?

How are porcelain Veneers put on? The idea is that the teeth in your mouth are shaved down about the thickness of the veneers. After the teeth are shaved down, the veneers is attached, glued and placed on. The dentist that is performing the veneer placement will be careful as to how much enamel is taken off the tooth prior to placement to ensure that it doesn’t damage the tooth. Additionally, if any tooth has a particular high amount of damage or decay, the dentist will trim down that area more to get rid of the dental decay. If there are composite fillings in any of the teeth where the veneer is to be placed, they can be placed over the filling but it is best to have it removed and redone so that they veneer fits correctly. Based on statistically findings, the veneer fits and bonds best if the veneer is bonded within 2 weeks after the new composite filling is done. The veneers are placed on the teeth and are trimmed so that the other veneers are touching and leave no gaps with the other teeth. Some dentists will wrap the veneers around the back so that they cover more area while others will make cuts – there is no right or wrong and depends entirely on the dentist that is doing the veneer procedure. However, if the veneers wrap, the biting edge of the tooth will need to be trimmed shorter otherwise there will be a noticeable difference and may feel weird.

How much Porcelain Veneers?

How much are Porcelain Veneers? Again, this question has many different variables and when most people ask the price they are referring to normal porcelain veneers when there are several different options to choose from. Additionally, the cost of veneers also depends entirely on the amount of teeth that are needed to be completed and also the dental office’s location and the dentist’s experience and expertise. While more experienced dentists will charge more for their services, a less experienced dentist may charge less. However, the price of veneers does not determine the quality of the procedure or the duration in which the veneers will last. This is important to take into consideration. As a common rule of thumb, a dentist with more experience will most times have the highest price tags but also the best results which is very imporant when it comes to porcelain veneers. If you’d like more information on porcelain veneers, checkout Dr. Arash’s achievements and accolades and learn why he is a great choice for your Porcelain Veneers procedures.

How many Veneers do I need?

This question is one that is hard to answer as a generalized question and depends on the person. In most cases, the veneer count is determined on the teeth that are misaligned, damaged, etc. and that need an aesthetic improvement. A rough estimate is at least 3-4 on the top and bottom because this is the teeth that you see when you smile. If you do any less, then there can be potential misconformities in the appearance and shading of teeth that stick out and don’t look good. Likewise, some patients choose to get veneers to get very white teeth and in that case, then you’ll need quite a few veneers to cover enough of your mouth to match the shade of the whiteness and create consistency in your smile. Likewise, most people wish to have a consistent smile and thus opt to have at least 4 veneers on the top and bottom. As a cosmetic dentist, the first objective is to determine the amount of veneers that you’ll need to create a hollywood smile and complete smile makeover. Once the patient is assessed, the cosmetic dentist will be able to give a much better estimate on the number of veneers that he recommends along with the reasoning as to why.

The porcelain bridge on an isolated black background.

How much Do Veneers Cost in Los Angeles?

How much do Veneers cost in Los Angeles? It really depends on the area and the dentist that is performing the procedure. Dental Veneers can range from $900 – $2500 and depends entirely on the dentist’s experience and time in business – location in Los Angeles also plays a key factor with beverly hills dentists being more expensive than dentists in other areas. However, it is important to remember that true Porcelain is not a cheap material and therefore it is important to pay good money and get the procedure performed by an expert so that the veneers last for a long time.

How long do Veneers Last?

On average, Porcelain Veneers last about 10 years but can last much longer or much shorter depending on the quality and the care that is taken with the porcelain veneers along with if any damage is incurred, etc. Porcelain Veneers on average last about 10-15 years plus or minus as a general rule of thumb. On the flipside, the good news is that some patients may NEVER need to replace there Veneers and they’ll last a lifetime! If you’d like a free no obligation Veneer consultation in Los Angeles, contact Dr. Arash Hakhamian and schedule an appointment on his website by following this link

Porcelain Veneers Vs Composite Veneers

Composite veneers vs porcelain veneers, which one is better? This is a question that we get asked commonly and the honest is answer is: Both!
Both Composite Veneers and Porcelain Veneers offer their own benefits. Below, we outline the different ways and advantages of both types of veneers:

• Composite Veneers

Composite Veneers have many benefits. The most common benefit that is heard among patients is the cost of composite veneers is much cheaper than porcelain veneers. On average, Porcelain Veneers are often twice as expensive as Composite veneers. In addition to the price, the ease, quickness and versatility of composite veneers is also a tremendous benefit. Opposed to Porcelain Veneers which are fabricated in a lab, shipped out and placed on the teeth in the following week or more, Composite veneers can be made and put on in the same day – commonly known as same-day veneers – and also aren’t as invasive as Porcelain Veneers. Additionally, one of the biggest benefits of Composite as opposed to Porcelain is that the composite veneers are reversible and do not go nearly as far to the extent as porcelain veneers do in terms of the reversibility. Due to the nature of porcelain veneers an

Porcelain Veneers done on a patient in Los Angeles. These Veneers changed her entire appearance!

d the way that they are attached to the teeth, it is very hard to reverse the process. As for Composite veneers, it is much easier to reverse and also reshape as needed.

• Porcelain Veneers

While Composite can compete with porcelain in many areas, the one area that porcelain far exceeds composite in is in durability. Porcelain is a very hard material and because of this, porcelain veneers are extremely durable and last for a long time. Compared to composite veneers that last around 6-7 years, Porcelain Veneers last around 10-15 years. In addition to Porcelain Veneers being very durable, they are also very strong and thus are an added benefit. Due to the nature of Porcelain, Porcelain Veneers are naturally very hard and this also helps the durability of the veneers.

How long does it take to get Veneers? 

How long does it take to get veneers? On average it takes around 3 weeks to get veneers completely finished. There is a tedious process that takes place for veneers that looks something like this:

Get an initial Consultation, wait for the veneers to be fabricated in the lab and customized to fit your mouth, shipped out to the correct dental office and then finally, they are placed onto the teeth where the dentist will remove the top layer of enamel off your teeth and then attach the veneers so that they stick to the tooth. On average, the process of attaching the veneers takes around 4 sittings and you’ll have to come back around 4 times to get them placed correctly and perfectly.

What are the Benefits of Veneers?

What are the benefits of Porcelain Veneers? With Porcelain Veneers, Composite Veneers, Lumineers and Vivaneeres, there are many benefits and aesthetic improvements as well as psychological improvements with porcelain Veneers. Below we go over the different benefits that can be noticed with porcelain Veneers :

• Happy & confident with more self-esteem for your smile, and overall appearance
• Some people feel self conscious when they smile. Veneers completely eradicate that and make you feel comfortable in your own skin.
• porcelain Veneers offer a tremendous boost of self esteem and that in and of itself is completely worth it.
• Porcelain Veneers can replace damage teeth and improve overall aesthetic appearance
• Stain resistant means that you won’t have to worry about coffee, tea or other substances that could potentially stain the teeth. This means whiter teeth at all times!
• Customized appearance and custom fit make veneers a flawless cosmetic dental procedure
• If you choose Porcelain Veneers, the durability of the veneers is a huge benefit as they will last up to 15 years if taken care of. Some Veneers last a lifetime!

Where to find a good cosmetic dentist to give you a smile makeover?

Visit Dr. Arash Hakhamian – Cosmetic & Emergency Dentist & Dental Implants Specialist located at 2002 S Hoover St. Los Angeles, CA 90007

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Porcelain Veneers in Los Angeles