Porcelain Veneers · Beverly Hills
Veneers designed for your face.
Not brighter versions of someone else’s teeth, a believable refinement of yours, planned by a specialist and previewed before anything is permanent.
UCLA-trained prosthodontist Former UCLA Adjunct Clinical Professor 25+ years of experience
Natural Porcelain
Designed to look naturally yours
Natural looking veneers are not defined by whiteness alone. Tooth proportion, contour, surface character, translucency, and the way light moves through porcelain all contribute to a believable result.
Dr. Shay designs each smile around the individual rather than applying a signature shape or shade to every patient.
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Proportion
Tooth length and width are selected in relation to facial form, lip movement, smile arc, and tooth display.
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Surface character
Fine texture and subtle contours reflect light more naturally than flat, overly polished porcelain.
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Translucency and value
Natural teeth are not one flat shade. Controlled translucency and variation help prevent an opaque or artificial appearance.
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Functional integration
Speech, occlusion, and comfort are considered alongside appearance so the result feels as natural as it looks.
Facial and Functional Planning
Planned beyond the teeth
The veneer design is planned in relation to the smile and the surrounding facial features, so tooth length, position, proportion, and contour suit the individual face rather than a template.
Specialist Perspective
Why prosthodontic training matters
Veneers reward restraint. As a prosthodontist, Dr. Shay is trained in case selection, preparation design, and porcelain materials, so she can judge when veneers are the right treatment, how much preparation the design genuinely requires, and how the porcelain will behave over years of use.
The difference is not simply how porcelain looks on the day it is placed, but how thoughtfully the entire result has been planned.
An Honest Starting Point
Veneers are not automatically the answer.
The consultation begins by determining whether veneers are the most conservative and predictable option. In some cases, bonding, gum treatment, orthodontic alignment, or a coordinated combination may produce a better result.
Could veneers be right for you?
- Chipped, worn, uneven, small, or disproportionate teeth
- Spaces or discoloration that cannot be predictably corrected with a more conservative option
- Patients seeking a natural, individualized result rather than a uniform “veneer look”
Healthy gums, sufficient enamel, and stable tooth relationships are important. Dr. Shay will determine whether veneers, bonding, or another approach is most appropriate.
Alignment Before Veneers, When Helpful
In selected cases, limited tooth movement with Invisalign may be recommended before porcelain veneers. Improving tooth position can create more favorable conditions for conservative preparation, natural proportions, and a more precise restorative result. It is considered only when it supports the overall treatment plan.
The Design Process
See the design before the porcelain.
The design is developed in stages, and each stage is evaluated before the final porcelain is completed.
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Facial and functional analysis
Dr. Shay reviews facial form, tooth display, enamel, existing dental work, speech, and function before designing the smile.
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Diagnostic wax-up
Tooth length, proportion, contours, and functional relationships are developed before treatment begins.
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In-mouth smile preview
When clinically appropriate, a mock-up allows you to evaluate the proposed design in your own face before final treatment.
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Conservative preparation and provisionals
Only the tooth structure genuinely required by the design is prepared. Provisionals allow Dr. Shay and the patient to evaluate appearance, tooth display, speech, comfort, and function before the final porcelain is completed.
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Final porcelain
The approved design is translated into porcelain with individualized translucency, texture, and edge character.
Long Term Care
Protecting the result
Long term care includes professional maintenance, careful home hygiene, periodic evaluation, and a protective appliance when indicated. These measures help protect both the porcelain and the natural teeth supporting it.
Patient Experience
She changed my smile with crowns and veneers and I find that I smile more often now… She has the eye of an artist, very gentle. Best decision I made this year by far.
Good to know
Questions about veneers
Candidacy depends on the condition of the enamel, tooth position, function, gum health, and what the design is trying to achieve. The consultation begins by determining whether veneers are the most conservative, predictable option; in some cases bonding, alignment, or other care produces a better result.
The amount of preparation depends on each tooth’s position, shape, condition, and the planned result. Dr. Shay’s goal is to preserve healthy enamel whenever possible. Some teeth require very little preparation, while others need additional space to create natural contours and appropriate strength.
It depends on how many teeth show when you smile and speak, the symmetry of the smile, and the condition of the individual teeth. Some designs involve a small, carefully matched group; others treat the full visible smile. The diagnostic design determines the number before any preparation begins.
Provisionals let Dr. Shay and the patient evaluate shape, length, tooth display, speech, comfort, and overall appearance in everyday life before the final porcelain is made. Refinements agreed on during this phase are communicated to the ceramist, so the final veneers reproduce a design that has already been tested.
Cost depends on the number of teeth being treated, the complexity of the case, laboratory design, and whether preliminary care is needed. After the evaluation and planning process, patients receive a clear treatment plan and fee before proceeding.
Private Consultations
Refinement should still feel like you.
Meet with Dr. Shay to determine whether veneers are the most appropriate path for your smile.