Dental Veneers in Marina del Rey
Thin, natural-looking shells that cover chips, gaps and discoloration. The dental veneers Marina del Rey patients get here are designed with you first and bonded only once the shape and shade are agreed.
- Voted Westside’s best, twice
- Free veneer consultation
- Porcelain and composite options
What dental veneers Marina del Rey patients are actually getting
A veneer is a thin shell bonded to the front surface of a tooth. It covers discoloration, chips, small gaps and minor misalignment, and it does that by changing the face of the tooth rather than rebuilding the whole of it. Beyond the cosmetic improvement, a bonded shell also shields enamel that is already worn or vulnerable.
We primarily use porcelain, which resists staining and picks up light the way natural enamel does. Composite resin veneers are the alternative: sculpted directly onto the tooth in one visit, faster and lower in cost, easier to repair chairside, but more prone to staining and shorter lived. Which one suits you is a conversation, not a default.
A veneer is not a crown. It covers the front of a tooth; a crown wraps the whole of it. If you would like the general clinical background, our guide to dental veneers in Los Angeles goes deeper into materials and technique. This page covers what treatment looks like here in the Marina.
Six things to know before you commit
These are the points we work through in every dental veneers Marina del Rey consultation.
- 01
Porcelain versus composite
Porcelain looks more natural and resists staining. Composite is faster to place, costs less, and can be repaired chairside if it chips.
- 02
Enamel removal is permanent
A thin layer of enamel is prepared so the veneer sits flush. That layer does not grow back, so the tooth will always need a covering afterwards.
- 03
Shade and shape are planned
Length, width, edge shape and shade are all decided with you before the lab starts. This is the part of the process that decides whether it looks like you.
- 04
Whiten first, always
Porcelain will not lighten later, so any teeth whitening is done before the shade is locked in.
- 05
Ten to fifteen years is typical
With good hygiene, porcelain veneers commonly last a decade or more before replacement. Grinding shortens that, so a night guard is often part of the plan.
- 06
Sometimes a crown is better
If the tooth is heavily filled, cracked or root-treated, a crown is the honest answer. We will say so rather than veneer a tooth that needs more.
The three-step process
Porcelain dental veneers Marina del Rey cases run across two appointments with lab time in between. Composite is usually done in one.
- Step one
Consultation and design
We look at the teeth, the bite and the way your lip moves when you smile, then talk through shape, length, shade and how many teeth the plan should cover. Gum health and any decay get handled first. You leave with a written plan and a cost.
- Step two
Preparation and impression
A thin layer of enamel is prepared and an impression or digital scan is taken for the lab. Temporary veneers go on so you leave with teeth that look normal, and so you can live with the proposed shape for a couple of weeks before it is final.
- Step three
Bonding
The finished veneers are tried in, checked against your face and your bite, adjusted if anything is off, then bonded and polished. Nothing is cemented permanently until you have looked in a mirror and agreed.
Dental veneers Marina del Rey: visiting our office
Veneer treatment means at least two visits a couple of weeks apart, so the practical details are worth knowing before you start.
- Address13400 West Washington Blvd, Suite 202B, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- ParkingOn-site parking in the building; street parking on Washington
- Areas servedMarina del Rey, Venice, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City, Westchester
- HoursMon & Tue 10–5, Wed 8:30–4, Thu 8:30–5, Fri 9–2
- Who treats youDr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), and the cosmetic team she leads
Cosmetic cases are best booked into the longer Wednesday and Thursday morning slots, which start at 8:30. Design appointments are unhurried by design, and dental veneers Marina del Rey patients rarely regret giving that first visit enough time.
Coming from Venice or Playa Vista, allow ten minutes at peak times on Washington. Bring photographs of smiles you like; they say more in two minutes than a page of description.
What affects the cost of dental veneers Marina del Rey wide
Four things move the number: the material, how many teeth are involved, whether the lab is building custom shading for a single tooth in a visible spot, and any groundwork the teeth need first. A single composite veneer and a set of eight porcelain units are very different projects.
Veneers are cosmetic, so most dental plans do not cover them. Where a tooth needs restorative work before the veneer goes on, that part may well be covered, and we check your eligibility for free so the split is clear before you commit. See the plans we accept for the current list, and read the American Dental Association’s patient guidance at MouthHealthy for a neutral view of what veneers can and cannot do.
Your initial consultation is free with or without insurance. The whole treatment is quoted before anything starts, not stage by stage as it goes along.
Thinking about a full smile makeover? Most makeovers cover the six to ten teeth that show when you smile, and often combine veneers with a zirconia crown or two where a tooth needs full coverage. We plan the whole arch at once so the shading matches across it.
Why patients choose Elegant Dentistry
Twice voted the Westside’s best dental office by readers of The Argonaut, and rated 4.4 across 114 public reviews. The practice has been on Washington Boulevard since 1997 and is led by Dr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), with implant residency training from UCLA.
Patients considering dental veneers Marina del Rey wide usually want two assurances: that the result will look like them, and that nobody will start cutting before the design is settled. Both are built into how we run these cases.
General, cosmetic and implant dentistry all sit under one roof here. That matters for cosmetic work: if the plan turns out to need a crown, a root canal or gum treatment before the front teeth can look right, it happens with the same team rather than a referral across town. More cases are on our before and after results page.
Dental veneers Marina del Rey questions we are asked most
Do veneers damage my natural teeth?
A veneer requires removing a thin layer of enamel, and that is not reversible. The amount is small, and the bonded veneer protects the tooth from then on, but it does mean the tooth will always need a covering. We want you to understand that before, not after.
Porcelain or composite: which should I choose?
Porcelain if you want the most natural appearance, the best stain resistance and the longest service life. Composite if you want a lower cost, a single visit, or a reversible-feeling first step. Composite can also be a sensible trial before committing to porcelain.
Can veneers be whitened later?
No. Porcelain and composite do not respond to bleaching gel the way natural enamel does. That is why we whiten first, let the shade settle, and only then match the veneers to it.
How many teeth need veneers for a smile makeover?
It depends on your goals. Some patients have two to four veneers to correct specific teeth. A full smile makeover typically covers the six to ten teeth visible when you smile, so the shading stays consistent across the arch.
How do I care for them?
Brush and floss as normal and keep your regular cleanings through general dentistry. Do not open packaging with your teeth or bite hard objects; porcelain is strong but it is not indestructible. If you grind, wear the night guard.
When is a crown the better answer?
When the tooth has lost too much structure for a front-surface shell to hold: a large old filling, a crack, a root-treated tooth. In those cases dental veneers Marina del Rey patients ask for would fail early, and a crown that wraps the whole tooth is the treatment that actually lasts.
Ready to see what veneers could do?
New patients are always welcome. Your consultation for dental veneers Marina del Rey is free, and it ends with a design, a plan and a price rather than a sales pitch. Call or book online and we will check your insurance eligibility at no charge.