Veneers in Agoura Hills
Maybe you have a front tooth with a chip you've been hiding in photos for years. Maybe your teeth have stains that whitening never quite lifted, or a few small gaps and uneven edges that make your smile look older than you feel. These are the situations where patients from Agoura Hills come to us asking about veneers. At 805 Dentistry, our office in Thousand Oaks provides porcelain veneers as part of our cosmetic dentistry care. Agoura Hills families can handle cleanings, exams, and smile improvements under one roof.
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells that bond to the front surfaces of your teeth. They cover what you don't like about a tooth's appearance, such as its color, shape, size, or small irregularities. The natural tooth stays underneath. Because porcelain can be shaded and shaped to match the look of natural enamel, veneers let us change how a smile looks without crowning the whole tooth.
We offer porcelain specifically, and we talk through it in detail before you commit. Porcelain is a good fit for patients who want a lasting change to the visible part of their smile. Many patients like that each veneer is designed for their mouth rather than chosen from a standard set. Our office has an on-site dental lab, which helps us keep the design process close to home and coordinated with your appointments.
- Covers chips, stains, and worn or uneven edges
- Can close small gaps and improve the proportions of teeth
- Shaded to blend with your surrounding teeth
- Treats one tooth or a full set of front teeth, depending on your goals
Good candidates for veneers are adults and older patients with healthy teeth and gums who want to improve how their front teeth look. Veneers work well for teeth that are discolored, slightly misshapen, chipped, or spaced apart. They can be part of a larger smile makeover, or they can solve a single problem tooth that stands out.
Healthy gums and teeth come first, so we start with a dental exam. If we find decay or gum disease, we treat it before any cosmetic work begins. That might mean fillings, a dental cleaning, or gum disease treatment. Sometimes another option fits better. Composite bonding, in-office or take-home teeth whitening, or Invisalign may meet your goals with a different approach. We offer all of these, so we can recommend what actually suits your situation rather than steering you toward one treatment.
What happens during the porcelain veneer process?
The process usually spans a consultation, a preparation visit, and a placement visit. At the consultation, we examine your teeth, listen to what you want to change, and discuss how many veneers make sense. We also use Digital Smile Design, which lets us plan the shape and look of your new smile with you before treatment begins.
At the preparation visit, we gently prepare the front surfaces of the teeth receiving veneers so the porcelain fits naturally. We then capture the details our lab needs to craft each veneer. Once the veneers are ready, we check the fit and color, make any refinements, and bond them securely in place. If dental visits make you anxious, tell us. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, and we have a board-certified dental anesthesiologist on our team.
How do I care for my veneers, and how can I pay for them?
You care for porcelain veneers much like natural teeth: brush twice a day, floss daily, and keep up with regular cleanings and exams. Those routine visits let us check the veneers, the bonding edges, and the health of your gums. Avoid using your teeth to open packages or bite very hard objects. If you grind or clench at night, we may recommend a night mouth guard to help protect your teeth and veneers.
If a veneer ever chips or something feels off, call us. We offer emergency dental appointments, which can help Agoura Hills patients get seen promptly instead of waiting weeks. And because we provide general, family, and cosmetic care in one place, your veneers are maintained by the same team that knows your smile.
As for cost, we accept all major PPO insurance plans and self-pay patients, and financing is available. Veneers are often considered cosmetic, so coverage varies by plan. We review your options with you and explain your costs before treatment so there are no surprises. Many patients find that financing makes it practical to move forward on the timeline they want.
If you live or work in Agoura Hills and want to talk through porcelain veneers, contact our Thousand Oaks office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dar Radfar and our team.