9 out of 10 US citizens believe that a beautiful smile is valuable in society. 3 out of 4 US citizens believe that an unattractive smile will affect opportunities for career advancement. Only half of US citzens are satisfied with their teeth. The solution is porcelain veneers.

Dental veneers are used to make teeth and your smile more attractive. They can be used to fill gaps, hide discoloration, reshape crooked teeth, and repair cracks or chips; leaving you with a beautiful, healthy, smile.

Porcelain Veneers are a great choice to orthodontic treatments, such as braces or retainers and veneers increase oral health.

Dental veneers are made by attaching a glass-like ceramic porcelain to the outside of your teeth. Getting your smile redone often needs three office appointments. First your dentist will ascertain the size, shape, and sort of veneers that would best fit your face and aesthetic requirements. Next a tiny portion of enamel will be taken off your teeth to allow for the veneer. Then you are given an interim set of veneers until your custom-built ones are complete. Often, during the 3rd appointment, your permanent veneers are finished and placed and your transformation is finished.

Porcelain veneers really resemble the natural enamel of teeth. Similar to genuine tooth enamel, veneers are slim wafers, no thicker than a fingernail and clear. Whether a beam of light strikes a real tooth or a porcelain veneer, the same effect is accomplished: light enters the enamel and bounces off the non-transparent center, causing your smile to sparkle!

Some dentists offer cosmetic digital imaging to aid patients in their decision making process. Using an image of the patient, this type of imaging gives patients an idea of what dental veneers may look like on them.

The price of porcelain veneers varies depending on the amount of teeth being covered, but often will run somewhere from $700-$2,000 per tooth. This may seem costly, but they require less repair than your cheaper choices. Porcelain veneers have an advantage on other procedures because they don’t get discolored.

Since cosmetic dentistry isn't a legally acknowledged specialty, any dentist can assert to be a "cosmetic dentist". It's certainly recommended that potential customers select dentists that have extensive post-graduate training in cosmetic dentistry to avoid potentially being very unhappy with the outcome.
A super spot to receive these services is from Doctor Al Fallah in San Marcos, California. Dr. Al has been quoted as saying: "I am committed to providing the best that modern dentistry has to offer, with personalized care for each of my patients."

Dr. Fallah has earned multiple degrees and various accolades including: UCLA Dr. of Dental Surgery, Contemporary Aesthetic Dentistry Residency, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Comprehensive Aesthetic Reconstruction, Coronoplasty and Case Finishing, Advanced Functional Aesthetics, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics and Aesthetics from University of California at San Diego, Certification in Dental Implants, Certification in Orthodontics, Certification in Sedation Dentistry, Certification in TMJ, Neuromuscular Dentistry, Facial Pain, Headaches, and Holistic Dentistry.

If you're interested in learning more about porcelain veneers in San Marcos visit Dr. Fallah's site at www.sandiegocosmeticdentist.net The office is open weekdays from 8am to 5pm so call him at at 760-942-0800 and make a time for a complimentary consultation.