Smile Design With Natural Balance
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-fabricated ceramic facings bonded to the labial surfaces of anterior teeth to correct shape, shade, length, spacing, and minor positional irregularities. They are indicated when teeth cannot achieve the desired aesthetic outcome through bleaching or bonding alone, and when orthodontic treatment is not desired or sufficient.
Preparation is always performed with maximum conservation of tooth structure. In cases where little to no shade change is needed and tooth position is ideal, minimal-preparation or no-preparation veneers may be appropriate. All porcelain restorations are designed in collaboration with a dental ceramist, with material selection — feldspathic porcelain, lithium disilicate, or layered zirconia — based on the aesthetic requirements and functional demands of the case.
Aloha Dental Group provides porcelain veneers and smile design in San Mateo for patients from San Mateo, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Belmont, and nearby Peninsula communities.
Aesthetic Dentistry That Respects the Bite
Veneers should enhance the smile without creating new functional problems. Dr. Bennett evaluates tooth wear, bite forces, gum architecture, facial balance, and smile line before recommending veneers or an alternative cosmetic treatment.
Veneer Goals
- 01Natural Aesthetics — porcelain can be shaped, shaded, and layered to create a smile that looks bright but still believable.
- 02Smile Harmony — veneers can improve tooth proportions, spacing, edges, symmetry, and overall balance.
- 03Functional Planning — treatment is designed around bite forces, tooth wear, and long-term stability.
Smile Design Process
Designed Around Your Face, Teeth, and Bite
Smile Evaluation
We evaluate tooth color, shape, proportions, gum line, smile symmetry, facial features, and existing wear patterns.
Bite & Function Review
Veneer planning includes bite forces, tooth position, parafunction, enamel support, and whether Invisalign or bite correction should come first.
Custom Ceramic Design
Final veneers are designed to complement your smile goals while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.