Why Choose Dental Veneers for a Brighter, More Confident Smile?

At NuSmile Dental & Orthodontics, Dr. Lawrence Wu, DDS, and his team are experts in providing dental veneers, an effective solution for a variety of dental imperfections. These ultra-thin, custom-made shells, crafted from tooth-colored materials like porcelain or resin composite, are placed over the surface of the teeth to enhance the smile’s cosmetic appearance.

Whether your teeth are discolored, worn down, chipped, broken, misaligned, irregularly shaped, or have gaps between them, Dr. Wu’s expertise with veneers can help. By using veneers, we can help you achieve a natural tooth appearance and even select a color to make dark teeth appear whiter.

We offer dental veneers, a solution that not only enhances your aesthetics but also offers practical advantages. Veneers provide a conservative approach to changing a tooth’s color and shape, correcting minor misalignments, reshaping teeth that are too short or too long, and filling in gaps between teeth.

Our veneers are made from durable materials that can last more than a decade with proper care. They’re also stain-resistant, ensuring a consistently bright smile, although we may still recommend avoiding stain-causing foods and beverages.

We offer a range of cosmetic dental treatments, including dental veneers, to help patients achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. Dental veneers are a highly recommended treatment for those with stained or chipped teeth. These custom-made shells, designed to fit over the front surfaces of teeth, provide a natural appearance and a durable solution.

Dental veneers can effectively conceal severe discoloration caused by tobacco, coffee, or certain medications. Unlike other treatments, veneers provide immediate results and can restore the natural white shade of your teeth, improving your overall smile. They can even correct minor alignment issues, creating a more even smile line.

For patients with chipped teeth, dental veneers offer a protective barrier that can prevent further damage. Our team can restore your tooth’s original shape and functionality, concealing damaged or uneven teeth and enhancing the overall appearance of your smile.

Dental veneers are durable and designed to be highly resistant to both staining and chipping. With proper care, including excellent oral hygiene as well as dental check-ups, your dental veneers can last for several years.

At NuSmile Dental & Orthodontics, we believe in creating dental veneers that look and feel as natural as your original teeth. Dental veneers are thin laminates of porcelain or composite material, designed to enhance the aesthetics and function of your smile. These dental veneers are custom-made to match the shape, size, and color of your existing teeth, a meticulous process that Dr. Wu and his team are well-versed in.

We typically use porcelain or composite resin to create dental veneers. Porcelain veneers offer greater translucency, allowing light to pass through, mimicking the appearance of natural enamel. Composite resin veneers are capable of achieving a natural look as well.

We customize veneers to match the natural color of your adjacent teeth, ensuring a seamless transition. We craft veneers that replicate the contours and dimensions of natural teeth, providing a balanced and harmonious smile. We ensure the edges of veneers blend seamlessly with the natural tooth structure, avoiding any visible lines or gaps. Our veneers are textured to mimic the subtle irregularities and luster of natural teeth, enhancing their realism.

We understand that while veneers can significantly enhance your smile, they might not feel completely natural at first. You may require time to adjust to the slight changes in your bite or the feel of the veneers against your lips. But with time, they should feel like a part of your teeth.

To determine the suitability of dental veneers for your specific needs, we conduct a comprehensive consultation. This includes an assessment of your teeth and a discussion concerning your aesthetic goals, and we will provide a comprehensive treatment plan.

At NuSmile Dental & Orthodontics, we believe dental veneers can look remarkably natural when tailored by an experienced dentist like Dr. Wu using high-quality materials.

We first evaluate your oral health. For dental veneers, your teeth and gums must be healthy, without gum disease, decay, or significant tooth structure loss. All such issues would be treated before even considering veneers.

Enamel strength is another important factor. The strength and thickness of your enamel influence the durability and adherence of veneers. If you have thin, weak, or significantly worn-down enamel, you may not be well suited to veneers.

We also assess your bite alignment. Incorrect bite or substantial tooth misalignment can put undue pressure on veneers, making them susceptible to chipping or breaking.

Other considerations include the proportion of veneers to your facial features for a natural look and lifestyle habits like smoking or consuming acidic foods and drinks that can stain or damage veneers.

Patients who have healthy teeth and gums, a strong bite alignment, and a desire to improve their smile are typically good candidates for veneers. This may include those with discolored, chipped, or misshapen teeth.

Patients with severe gum disease or tooth decay, weak or damaged enamel, significant bite alignment issues, or excessive tooth grinding may not be suitable for veneers. Good overall health is also crucial, as conditions like diabetes or heart disease can affect oral health and the success of the procedure. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1319 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118. We serve patients from San Jose CA, Los Gatos CA, Campbell CA, Santa Clara CA, Cupertino CA, Sunnyvale CA, Saratoga CA, and Mountain View CA.