Veneers in Pasadena

What Are Veneers?

A veneer is a tooth-colored cover that is bonded to your tooth to cover up aesthetic imperfections. Veneers are fabricated out of porcelain and crafted from impressions taken of your teeth to look like they’re your real teeth.

This versatile, natural-looking and minimally invasive procedure can upgrade your smile, boost your confidence, and improve serious issues like orthodontic problems and tooth damage. By bonding the veneer to your tooth, we strengthen your enamel and provide your tooth with an additional layer of protection. Contact us at Blue Door Dental today to schedule a consultation.

What to Expect From the Veneer Placement Process

Consultation

Dr. Pacheco will examine your teeth to rule out tooth decay and other oral health problems. After determining your teeth are healthy enough for veneers, he will speak to you about your cosmetic goals.

Shade Guide

We will match your veneers to the shade of your natural or surrounding teeth so they blend in.

Enameloplasty

After numbing your mouth, we will use a dental drill to remove approximately .5 mm of enamel from your tooth. This is the equivalent thickness of the veneer and prevents it from sticking out.

Impressions

After prepping your teeth, impressions are taken of your teeth and sent to a dental lab that will use them as a model for your veneers.

Fabrication

The dental lab may take up to 6 weeks to design and create your veneers. While you wait, you will wear temporary veneers that we will bond to your teeth during this appointment.

Placement & Bonding

Once we’ve received your official veneers at the office, we’ll check how they fit and look and then bond them to your natural teeth.

What Can Veneers Fix?

Stained Teeth

Veneers can cover up tooth stains and discoloration by bonding a porcelain shell that is several shades lighter than your natural teeth. Instead of getting your teeth whitened multiple times a year or every few years, this tooth-colored veneer will last for 15 to 20 years. Because veneers are opaque, they can cover up even severe discoloration

Chipped Teeth

If you have minor chips and cracks, a veneer will cover this up and strengthen the teeth by providing an additional layer of protection that is bonded to your enamel. This improves the appearance of your teeth while reducing your risk of future breakage.dental emergency in Pasadena, or you have a potential oral health issue.

Irregularly Shaped Teeth

Common complaints about tooth shape include having teeth that are too sharp or jagged, too round, uneven, or just an awkward shape that doesn’t match your surrounding teeth. When a tooth is an irregular shape, we can cover up this single tooth or we can cover up all of the visible teeth to create a smile aesthetic.

Small Teeth

A common reason that people get veneers is to create the illusion of having larger teeth that stand out and capture a room’s attention. This can enhance your smile and make you look more approachable and professional.

Periodontal Care

Gum disease is more common than you may expect, and if left untreated, patients struggling with it can risk developing additional problems, up to and including the loss of their teeth. The first stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, and is the only stage that can be reversed with deep cleanings and good at-home hygiene. If you have gingivitis, staying on top of your regular cleanings, checkups, and at-home care will help you to regain control over your oral health before it becomes irreversible.
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More advanced stages of periodontitis require more advanced and frequent treatment. We usually recommend scheduling deep cleaning sessions every three to four months, depending on your unique needs. Although the effects of more advanced periodontitis are irreversible, deep cleanings, scaling, and root planing can stop gum disease in its tracks and help preserve your oral wellbeing.

Oral Cancer Screenings

As a part of every preventive care visit, we’ll perform an oral cancer screening. Catching oral cancer early on gives us a better chance at stopping it before it spreads, and can even save your life.
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During your exam, Dr. Pacheco will examine your gums, tongue, and the rest of your mouth, looking for abnormalities like lesions, lumps, and discolorations. If we discover anything out of the ordinary, we will send you to a specialist for a comprehensive analysis. Although oral cancer is relatively rare, it’s important to be diligent about your oral hygiene routine, and to regularly visit our office in Pasadena for cleanings and checkups so we can identify any potential problems before they become major issues.

Night Guards

Bruxism, or unconscious teeth grinding and clenching is a common issue faced by many patients. As this behavior tends to happen at night while patients are asleep, night guards are a great solution for Bruxism. Night guards can be made from a variety of materials depending on the severity of your case, and work by creating a barrier between your teeth that protects them from damage caused by clenching and grinding.
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If you need a night guard, Dr. Pacheco will take impressions or digital scans of your teeth and gums to craft a custom mold that will then be sent to the lab, where your night guard will be made to your exact specifications and measurements. Night guards ease tension in your jaw in order to alleviate the painful headaches and other uncomfortable or damaging side effects of clenching and grinding, so you can get more restful sleep and keep your smile healthy.

Sport Guards

Like night guards, sports mouth guards are worn over the teeth, but are designed specifically to protect your grin from oral trauma common in patients who play high-impact sports. A custom-fitted sports guard can help protect you from dental injuries caused by collisions to the mouth, face, or head. If you’re an athlete who plays football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rugby, hockey, gymnastics, mountain biking, or other activities that put you at risk for injury due to falling, body contact, or flying objects, a sports guard is essential for protecting your smile. Tailored to fit your own unique smile, custom-fitted sports guards are comfortable, and durable, so you can keep playing the sports you love.