Dental Veneers

Small imperfections can sometimes make a big difference in how you feel about your smile. Stains, minor chips, worn edges, small gaps, or slightly uneven teeth can affect the appearance of an otherwise healthy smile.

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Dental veneers offer a cosmetic way to address several of these concerns at once. At MacArthur Dental Arts in Irvine, CA, these thin, custom-made coverings are placed over the visible surfaces of your teeth to improve their color, shape, size, and overall appearance.

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What Veneers Can Address

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• Minor chips or cracks
• Small gaps between teeth
• Slightly uneven or crooked-looking teeth
• Worn-down or irregularly shaped teeth
• Certain stains and discoloration that don't respond to whitening

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Because veneers cover the visible surface of a tooth, they can address several cosmetic concerns without requiring treatment of every tooth in your mouth.

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In-House CEREC® Technology

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One advantage of receiving cosmetic care at MacArthur Dental Arts is access to CEREC® technology in our office. For appropriate veneer cases, this digital dentistry system allows our team to design and fabricate certain restorations in-house using digital scans and computer-aided design, rather than relying on a separate lab for every step. Whether CEREC® is right for your veneers depends on your individual treatment plan.

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Your Personalized Veneer Treatment

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Treatment begins with a consultation focused on your smile goals. Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums, discuss tooth color, shape, and bite, and take precise measurements or digital scans to plan your custom restorations. A small amount of enamel may need to be removed to create space for the veneers, which your dentist will explain before treatment begins. Once your veneers are fabricated, they're carefully checked for fit, shape, and shade before being permanently bonded to your teeth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are dental veneers?

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Dental veneers are thin, custom-made coverings bonded to the front surfaces of teeth. They can improve the appearance of stains, chips, gaps, and uneven tooth shapes.

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Can veneers fix slightly crooked teeth?

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Veneers can improve the appearance of slightly uneven or crooked-looking teeth, but they do not physically move teeth, orthodontic treatment may be better for significant alignment concerns.

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Does MacArthur Dental Arts offer CEREC® veneers?

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Yes, CEREC® technology is available in-house for appropriate restorations. Your dentist will determine whether it's suitable for your specific veneer treatment.

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How long do dental veneers last?

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Veneers can provide long-lasting results with proper care, though they are not permanent. Longevity varies based on the material used, oral hygiene, bite, and everyday habits.

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How should I care for my veneers?

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Brush and floss regularly, maintain routine dental visits, and avoid chewing hard objects or using your teeth to open packages.

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Schedule a Consultation

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Contact MacArthur Dental Arts at (949) 251-8544 to see if veneers are right for you.