Patient Resources · Before & After

Porcelain Veneers

Real before-and-after porcelain veneer cases from Dr. Martenson and Dr. Ma — thin custom shells crafted to refine shape, color, and the way light catches your smile. Each one designed to look like your own teeth, only better.

2–3 visitsFrom consultation to final placement

15–20 yrsTypical lifespan with proper care

0.3–0.5 mmThickness of a porcelain veneer

Hand-craftedShaded and milled per patient

i. — Featured case

A balanced, brighter, naturally proportioned smile

Porcelain Veneers

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What changed

Shade matched to surrounding teeth
Custom-shaded by our master ceramist to blend, not announce themselves.
Length corrected for natural proportion
Edges restored to the balanced golden-ratio proportions a natural smile follows.
Edge alignment refined
Subtle reshaping smooths the smile line and adds symmetry without looking artificial.
Surface texture micro-detailed
Light scatters the way enamel does — no glossy “veneer look.”

ii. — More patient transformations

Additional veneer cases

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Brighter, balanced smile line

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Cosmetic refinement for color & shape

Porcelain Veneers

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Even, brighter front teeth

Porcelain Veneers

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Veneers + gum reshaping

Porcelain Veneers
Gum Surgery

iii. — Veneer fundamentals

What makes a porcelain veneer different

Wafer-thin porcelain

Each veneer is about 0.3–0.5 mm thick — bonded over the front of the tooth so it preserves most of the natural enamel.

Stain-resistant by design

Porcelain doesn't absorb pigments the way natural enamel does — coffee, wine, and tea won't discolor your veneers the way they discolor teeth.

Crafted by hand

Each veneer is shaded and shaped per patient. Our master ceramist matches color, translucence, and texture so they blend with the rest of your smile.

iv. — Looking after them

How to care for your veneers

Veneers don't need special products or routines — just the same good habits that keep natural teeth healthy.

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Brush twice daily with a non-abrasive toothpaste — veneers polish best with gentle care.
02
Floss every day — even though the veneer doesn't decay, the natural tooth and gumline still need attention.
03
Skip biting hard objects (pen caps, fingernails, ice) — porcelain is strong, but not bulletproof.
04
Wear a night guard if you grind — clenching is the #1 reason veneers fail early.
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See us every 6 months — we'll polish and check seal integrity at every visit.

Curious if porcelain veneers are right for your smile?

Book a no-pressure cosmetic consultation. Dr. Martenson or Dr. Ma will evaluate your smile, walk through whether veneers (or another approach) is the best fit, and design a treatment plan tailored to your goals.

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