Procedures

Porcelain Veneers in Santa Maria

If you find yourself hiding your smile due to cosmetic imperfections, veneers may be the best choice for you. This minimally invasive, attractive, and effective cosmetic option helps many patients achieve a confident smile in a near instant.

Anthony Riforgiate, DDS, offers porcelain veneers to his patients in and around Santa Maria. With a steady hand and an artistic touch, Dr. Riforgiate can refresh your smile using porcelain veneers. 

Veneers are very thin pieces of durable tooth shaped porcelain that are custom-made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Porcelain veneers can fix a variety of cosmetic issues, including: 

  • slightly crooked or twisted teeth 
  • severely stained teeth 
  • disproportionally sized teeth 
  • teeth that are too small or too large 
  • unwanted gaps 
  • uneven spacing 
  • worn down or chipped teeth

Any combination of the above imperfections can be remedied at one with porcelain veneers. 

Why Porcelain?

Dr. Riforgiate uses only porcelain for his veneers. Porcelain is a durable material that is highly customizable. It can be fired to a precisely individual size and shape, and can be fired to a patient’s color preference. Patients enjoy participating in the design of their veneers for treatments that enhance and flatter their natural beauty.

Porcelain is as strong as tooth enamel, and thus can withstand normal use. A set of porcelain veneers is expected to last upwards of ten years. 

What is the Process Like?

A porcelain veneers treatment can be completed in just two office visits.

During the first visit, we will use a local anesthetic for comfort while your teeth are prepared. Dr. Riforgiate will lightly buff and shape the surface to accommodate the thickness of the veneer. Though they are less than a millimeter thick, the additional mass would make a noticeable difference in the delicate oral structure. 

A mold or impression of each tooth is taken, and a color and shape will then be chosen by you and Dr. Riforgiate. Patients are provided temporary crowns to wear while the lab makes the veneers. 

On the second visit, the teeth will be cleansed and prepared with special liquids to achieve a durable bond. Bonding cement is then placed between each tooth and veneer, and a special light is used to harden and set the bond. Dr. Riforgiate always has you check the color before final bonding of your veneers. 

After your visit, you will receive care instructions for your veneers. Proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits will extend the life of your beautiful veneers.

Veneers can chip or break under severe conditions and may have to be replaced. In our experience, only the strongest materials we have today are more durable that the teeth they are restoring! It is important to have the proper support from your back molars to protect your anterior teeth.

Choose Dr. Riforgiate for Porcelain Veneers

Veneers can dramatically improve your teeth and give you a natural, beautiful smile. Visit our Santa Maria dental practice for a thorough veneers consultation. We look forward to working with you! 

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Dr Riforgiate has been my dentist for many years. He is a wonderful dentist and a lovely person to know. His staff is always pleasant, as well. I live 30 minutes away and would make the drive if I lived an hour away ... He's that good! I've been blessed all these years to have had him for my dentist and the good news is I still have all my teeth.
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Sheila M
Dr. Riforgiate has been my family's dentist for over 30 years. He and his staff are compassionate and caring, and treat you like family. They bend over backwards to make sure you get the care you need, when you need it. He makes himself available for emergencies, and there is literally no turnover in staff, so you're always getting the same excellent care. I cannot recommend this office enough. Even though we recently moved 1 1/2 hours away, we are still going to this office. He and his staff are second to none!
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Nicholas M
Dr. Tony has been my dentist for more than 15 years. This is a consistently great office that never makes me wait and always bends over backwards to address my concerns. I love that I see the same great people each visit. Bridget is a wonderful hygienist and Tammy at the front desk is always friendly and efficient.
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Ellen H
This dentist is second to none in his work and concern for the patient. The office is well laid out. The assistants are gracious as is the receptionist/office manager. I look forward to further work with him.
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Maurice R
My family have been patients of Dr. Riforgiate for 30 years now, and we have received gentle, caring and quality dental care consistently. His staff are warm, caring and thoroughly compassionate.
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Shawn V
One of the best dentist I ever had. Very concerned, knowledgeable, excellent and his profession, gentle and answers all your questions. His staff, Tammy and Bridgett are polite and make you feel welcome. Highly recommend Anthony Riforgiate, DDS
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Judy R
I had a really bad experience with a dentist a long time ago! That made me very nervous and, quite frankly, scared to go to another dentist! But after moving to California 10 years ago, I had a problem that required a dentist! Dr. Riforgiate was highly recommended by a family member so I called and made an appointment! From the time I walked into the office, the staff and Dr. Riforgiate just made me feel like I was the most important person there! Then when the doctor started working on me, he was so gentle, always asking if I was ok and making if I was ok. Well, I have been going twice a year since then and I actually look forward to going TO THE DENTIST! I love everyone in that office. I highly recommend Dr. Riforgiate and every one of his staff!
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