Beverly Hills Porcelain Veneers

What Are Dental Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of a tooth. They change color, shape, and edge in one treatment, where teeth whitening changes only color and aligners change only position. Two visits, usually about two weeks apart.

Each veneer runs 0.3 to 0.5 millimeters thick, roughly a contact lens, and is made in a dental laboratory from your impressions and photographs. Porcelain handles light the way enamel does, which is why it reads as a tooth rather than a covering. Results vary by patient.

Dr. Hanam-Jahr designs each veneer around your facial structure and skin tone rather than a standard shade guide. Most patients want a result nobody notices. That means shaping to your face, not to a template.

Why People Choose Porcelain Veneers

Most people come to us after trying whitening strips for years with no real results. Coffee stains, old bonding that turned yellow, or tetracycline discoloration won’t budge with regular whitening. Veneers cover those deep stains completely. You also skip years of orthodontics if your teeth are slightly crooked or have small gaps.

Veneers fix wear and tear that builds up over time. If you grind your teeth at night, the edges get shorter and chipped. Dr. Hanam-Jahr designs veneers to rebuild what’s worn down and balance out teeth that don’t match. They handle multiple problems at once, look natural when done right, and last longer than bonding or other cosmetic fixes.

What Can Porcelain Veneers Fix?

Porcelain veneers can correct several cosmetic concerns that other treatments can’t fully address. They are an excellent choice when whitening doesn’t deliver the results you want or when you’re ready for a long-lasting solution that enhances your smile’s balance and brightness.

• Chipped teeth
• Dark or resistant stains
• Small gaps
• Uneven edges
• Worn enamel
• Teeth that look dull or uneven

Each veneer is designed against the teeth beside it, not against a shade chart. If only two teeth are the problem, two veneers is the plan. A smile makeover combining whitening with a small number of veneers often costs less and looks more like you.

How the Veneers Process Works

Your first visit starts with a consultation where Dr. Hanam-Jahr listens to what you want to change and takes photos of your current smile. She designs your new smile based on your face shape and what looks natural on you, not some generic template. Then she prepares your teeth by removing a thin layer of enamel so the veneers fit flush. You leave with temporary veneers that protect your teeth and give you a preview of the shape.

About two weeks later, your custom porcelain veneers come back from the lab. Dr. Hanam-Jahr checks the fit, color, and shape before bonding them permanently to your teeth. The whole process takes two appointments, and you walk out with a smile that lasts 10-15 years with normal care.

Cost and Insurance for Veneers

Porcelain veneers typically cost between $1,500 and $2,500 per tooth. Your total depends on how many veneers you need, the material we use, and how much prep work your teeth require. Some people only want six or eight veneers on their front teeth, while others need a full set of 10 or more for a balanced smile.

Most dental insurance plans don’t cover veneers because they’re considered cosmetic. If part of your treatment involves fixing a broken or damaged tooth, insurance might cover that portion. We offer flexible payment plans and work with financing companies to help break up the cost into manageable monthly payments. Dr. Hanam-Jahr gives you an exact quote during your consultation after she examines your teeth and understands what you want to change.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Veneers?

Veneers work best when the teeth and gums underneath are healthy. You need enough natural enamel for the bond to hold, and gum disease has to be treated first, because gums recede after veneers are placed and expose the margin. If you grind, a night guard is part of the plan rather than an afterthought. Porcelain does not flex the way enamel does.

Your bite also matters because veneers need even pressure when you chew. If your teeth don’t come together right or you have a deep overbite, we might need to adjust that first. Good candidates usually want cosmetic improvements like whiter teeth, better shape, or a more even smile that lasts longer than other options.

Dr. Hanam-Jahr evaluates all of this during your consultation to make sure veneers are the right choice for you.