Porcelain Veneers in Downey That Look Like They Were Always Yours
- A smile transformation in as few as two visits
- Custom-matched porcelain, color and shape designed for your face
- 4.9 stars on Google
- The same doctor for your veneers and your ongoing care
Veneers cover chips, gaps, staining, and uneven edges with a thin shell of porcelain that’s matched to your face and your goals. Dr. Sanjabi designs and places yours himself, here in Downey.
What Porcelain Veneers Do, and What They Don’t
A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that bonds to the front of a tooth. It changes the color, shape, length, or texture of the tooth in a way that feels and looks natural, because the porcelain is custom-made to fit your specific teeth and your face.
It’s permanent
Placing them requires removing a small amount of enamel from the front of the tooth so the shell sits flush. That’s a permanent change, which is why the consultation and planning matter so much.
It needs a healthy foundation
If your teeth have structural problems, decay, or significant bite issues, those need to be addressed before veneers are placed. Dr. Sanjabi will look at the full picture and tell you honestly whether veneers are the right move, or whether another approach serves you better.
What Porcelain Veneers Can Change
Staining that whitening can’t reach
Some staining is inside the tooth, from medications, fluorosis, or years of tetracycline exposure. Whitening can’t touch it. Veneers cover it completely and permanently.
Chips, cracks, and worn edges
Chipped teeth and worn edges that have made your smile look older than it should can be reshaped and restored with veneers, without a crown, if the underlying tooth is still healthy.
Gaps and uneven spacing
Small gaps between teeth can be closed with veneers in a way that looks natural. It’s a faster path than orthodontics for purely cosmetic spacing concerns, though Dr. Sanjabi will tell you if Invisalign is a better fit for your situation.
Size and shape that has always bothered you
Veneers can adjust the proportions of teeth that have always looked too small, too long, or too pointy, so your smile looks balanced and intentional.
How Veneers Work at This Office
Dr. Sanjabi handles every step himself, and you’re never passed to
another office or a different doctor.
01
Consultation and planning
Dr. Sanjabi examines your teeth, takes photos and measurements, and talks through what you want to change. You discuss the look you’re going for, and he tells you honestly what veneers can and can’t do for your specific situation.
02
Preparation
A thin layer of enamel is removed from the front of each tooth that will receive a veneer. Impressions or digital scans are taken, and temporary veneers are placed while your custom porcelain is made at the lab.
03
Placement
When your custom veneers arrive, Dr. Sanjabi checks the fit and color before bonding them permanently. Any final adjustments are made at the chair so they sit correctly and feel comfortable.
Before & After Gallery
How Long Porcelain Veneers Last
With good care, porcelain veneers last many years. Because the porcelain is stain-resistant, your smile holds its color better than natural teeth would over time. The usual maintenance rules apply: brush, floss, see your hygienist regularly, and avoid using your teeth as tools. Patients who grind their teeth at night may need a night guard to protect them. Dr. Sanjabi will go over all of this at your appointment.
Veneers, Bonding, or Crowns: Which One Fits?
Patients often come in unsure whether they need veneers or something else. This is how the options compare.
Composite resin
Bonding
Best for: minor corrections
Porcelain shell
Veneers
Best for: larger cosmetic changes.
Full coverage
Crowns
Cover the whole tooth, not just the front. Dr. Sanjabi recommends them when the tooth has structural damage, a large filling, or a root canal, and any cosmetic improvement comes as a byproduct.
Best for: structural damage
Dr. Sanjabi will tell you which option makes the most sense for your teeth at the consultation. There’s no pressure toward the most expensive choice.
What Veneers Cost
Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic procedure, which means they’re typically not covered by dental insurance. The cost depends on how many teeth are involved and the specifics of your case.
- Dr. Sanjabi will give you an exact number at your free consultation, along with any financing options that apply. Many patients break the cost into monthly payments to make it manageable.
Typically not covered by dental insurance, since veneers are cosmetic
Priced by how many teeth are involved and the specifics of your case
Financing through CareCredit, Proceed Finance, Cherry, Alphaeon, Sunbit, and LendingClub
Your exact number, in writing, before you decide anything
Find Out If Veneers Are Right for You
The consultation is free, and there’s no commitment. You get:
- A 3D scan and full exam as part of your free consultation
- A complete treatment plan, with your options laid out
- Financing walked through before you decide anything
- A clear plan and timeline, built around your goals and budget
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