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San Francisco, CA area dentist offers dental bonding services for restoring smiles

Posted By Dr. Nguyen

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At West Portal Family Dentistry, patients in and around the San Francisco, CA area are encouraged to work with Drs. Terri M. Nguyen and Laura T. Huynh to learn about cosmetic services that are offered to achieve improved aesthetics. The smile may naturally have imperfections, and this is why our dentists offer solutions such as dental bonding services. Understanding dental bonding Dental bonding is a treatment that is performed to improve the appearance of teeth. It is done during a single appointment, making it highly desirable when compared to porcelain veneers, which are not only more time consuming but … Continue reading

Are porcelain veneers permanent? San Francisco, CA area dentist educates patients on these restorations

Posted By Dr. Nguyen

When patients in San Francisco, CA visit West Portal Family Dentistry to ask about cosmetic procedures for their smiles, they may be introduced to the idea of placing porcelain veneers. They are thin, ceramic restorations that are bonded over the front of teeth to disguise imperfections, including: Permanent staining Unusually shaped teeth Crooked teeth Gaps between teeth Fractured teeth Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh provide porcelain veneers for patients who want a natural-looking option for addressing aesthetic issues. Are porcelain veneers permanent? Veneers are a fixed option. They are unlike solutions such as partial dentures, which are to … Continue reading