If your smile has chips, stains, or gaps that bother you every time you look in the mirror, porcelain veneers may be the answer you have been hoping for. Veneers are one of the most dependable ways to completely transform a smile, often in just a few visits.
At Kwon & Jabbour Dental in Walnut Creek, Dr. Julie Kwon, DMD and Dr. Hani Jabbour, DMD design veneers that look like they grew there naturally. No chalky white squares, no fake-looking uniformity. Just your smile, at its very best.
A veneer is a thin shell of dental porcelain, custom made to fit over the front surface of a tooth. Think of it like a new face for the tooth. The porcelain is shaped and shaded to match your smile, then bonded securely in place.
Because porcelain reflects light the way natural enamel does, a well-made veneer is nearly impossible to spot. Veneers can be placed on a single tooth or across several front teeth for a complete transformation.
Every set of veneers we place is custom designed around your face and your goals. We consider your skin tone, lip line, and the way you smile naturally, then shape the porcelain to match. That design work is what separates a stunning veneer smile from an obvious one.
Veneers are remarkably versatile. Patients in Walnut Creek choose them to correct:
If several of these sound familiar, veneers can often address all of them at once, which is why they are a favorite tool in cosmetic dentistry. Instead of treating each problem separately over months, a set of veneers handles the color, the shape, and the spacing in one coordinated plan.
Not every smile needs the same solution, so it helps to know your options.
The classic approach. A very thin layer of enamel is gently reshaped so the veneer sits flush and looks natural. Traditional veneers offer the most control over color and shape, making them ideal for bigger transformations.
Options like Lumineers use ultra-thin porcelain that requires little or no enamel removal. They preserve more of your natural tooth, and in some cases they can be reversible. They work best for patients whose teeth need adding to, not reshaping, such as small or worn teeth.
Bonding uses tooth-colored resin instead of porcelain. It is faster and more affordable, done in a single visit, but it stains more easily and does not last as long. For a small chip or gap, bonding can be a smart starting point.
During your consultation, we will tell you honestly which option fits your teeth and your goals. Sometimes the best answer is the simplest one.
We start by listening. What do you want to change? Then we examine your teeth, gums, and bite to make sure veneers will succeed. Together we plan the shape and shade of your new smile.
For traditional veneers, we reshape a thin layer of enamel and take precise impressions. This visit is done with numbing, so you stay comfortable the whole time. No-prep veneers may skip most of this step.
While a dental lab crafts your porcelain, you wear natural-looking temporaries. This is also your test drive: you can see and feel the new shape before anything is final.
When your veneers arrive, we check the fit, color, and bite, make any fine adjustments, and bond them permanently. You leave the same day with your new smile.
From start to finish, most veneer cases take just a few weeks and a handful of visits at our Walnut Creek office. We will map out your exact timeline at the consultation so you can plan around any big events on your calendar.
These are the two questions we hear most, and they deserve straight answers.
Veneers do not damage healthy teeth when they are planned and placed properly. Traditional veneers do require removing a thin layer of enamel, which is why it matters that your dentist is conservative and precise. We remove as little as possible, and we will suggest a no-prep option when your teeth are suited for it.
As for pain: the process is gentle. Preparation is done with local numbing, and most patients report little more than mild sensitivity for a few days afterward. Many are surprised by how easy the whole experience is.
With good care, porcelain veneers commonly last ten years or more, and many last well beyond that. Caring for them is refreshingly simple:
Porcelain resists stains far better than natural enamel, so your veneers stay bright. If you want your surrounding natural teeth to match, professional teeth whitening before veneer shade selection is a smart move.
Veneer cost varies based on how many teeth are treated, the type of veneer you choose, and the artistry involved in each custom restoration. Rather than quote a one-size-fits-all number, we give you a clear written estimate after your consultation, so you know exactly what your smile will involve before you commit.
To make veneers fit your budget, we offer 0% financing through CareCredit on qualifying treatment. Monthly payments put a porcelain smile within reach for many of our Walnut Creek patients.
Curious what veneers really look like on real people? Visit our smile gallery to see results from patients treated right here in our office.
We proudly serve Walnut Creek and nearby communities including Concord, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Danville, and Alamo.
Traditional veneers are considered a permanent treatment, because a thin layer of enamel is reshaped to place them. That tooth will always need a veneer or similar covering. No-prep veneers preserve more enamel and may be reversible in some cases. Veneers themselves are replaceable, so when one eventually wears out, a new one takes its place.
Your dream smile might be closer than you think. Call Kwon & Jabbour Dental at (925) 930-8465 or contact us online to schedule your porcelain veneer consultation.
Kwon & Jabbour Dental, 108 La Casa Via, Suite 102, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
