Veneers – Los Gatos, CA

Achieve the Smile of Your Dreams

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Veneers are the open secret behind the flawless smiles of many media personalities, movie stars, and other celebrities, and they can completely transform a grin in a brief time. Enhancing a smile with these devices can improve a patient’s confidence and help them leave favorable first impressions at work or at social gatherings. Here’s a quick overview of how veneers work, but feel free to contact Dr. Herrera’s staff if you have any questions.

Why Choose Dr. Cristina Herrera for Veneers?

  • Skilled and Compassionate Cosmetic Dentist
  • Address Many Imperfections with One Treatment
  • Flexible Financing from CareCredit Available

What Are Dental Veneers?

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Veneers are thin ceramic or porcelain shells designed to be cemented over troubled teeth to address misshapenness or imperfections like chips, cracks, stains, and gaps, and they are indistinguishable from natural enamel once placed. These versatile devices can address many dental flaws at once and resculpt the patient’s smile into a dazzling new state. These appliances can last up to fifteen years before needing replacement if they receive excellent care, and they are stain-resistant to ensure that your smile stays beautiful and shiny for as long as possible.

The Process of Getting Veneers

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Before you can receive veneers, you’ll have to have a consultation with Dr. Herrera so she can evaluate your oral health and make sure you can receive the treatment safely. During this meeting, she will also discuss your preferences for your smile so she can understand your goals and design your treatment accordingly.

Once you are approved for the treatment, you will be scheduled for an appointment at our office. The process begins with Dr. Herrera applying an appropriate anesthetic to ensure your comfort before removing a small amount of enamel from the teeth being treated and measuring their new dimensions. This data will be used to craft customized veneers that will fit comfortably over your teeth and align with your existing bite. When your appliances are ready, Dr. Herrera will cement them over your teeth to create a beautiful new smile. If you need any adjustments to feel comfortable afterward, we’ll be happy to make them.

The Benefits of Veneers

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Veneers offer a range of astounding benefits for your smile and your self-esteem. A few of these include:

  • Stain-resistant ceramic materials ensure your new smile stays shiny and gorgeous
  • Lasting up to fifteen years before needing replacement if they receive excellent care
  • Addressing multiple defects with a single treatment
  • Being customized to fit properly and provide a lifelike appearance

Understanding the Cost of Veneers

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Most dental insurance companies do not cover elective cosmetic treatments such as veneers since they are not usually medically necessary, but there may be exceptions if the devices provide health benefits like protecting injured teeth. We offer flexible financing plans from CareCredit that can break your cosmetic dental bill into easily manageable monthly payments with little or no interest. However, the details of insurance plans vary considerably, so we’ll be happy to help you navigate your policy during your consultation.