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Porcelain Veneers Beverly Hills

Cosmetic dentistry no one can detect, from a Beverly Hills dentist with 27 years of experience, dual training in Germany and the United States, and one promise: you will love the way you look.

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Veneers That Look Like Yours

You have been researching Beverly Hills cosmetic dentists long enough to know what bad veneers look like. Too thick, too white, too square, too obviously dental work. The results you want look completely natural, like your own teeth only better. Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS DMD has been placing porcelain veneers in Beverly Hills for 27 years, training with the technique in Germany in the 1990s before most American cosmetic dentists had placed one. Patients from West Hollywood, Century City, and Brentwood choose this practice specifically because the results hold up to scrutiny.

What separates a natural-looking veneer from one that announces itself is clinical philosophy, not just materials. About 25 to 30 percent of new cosmetic patients here come after being unhappy with veneers placed elsewhere, and Dr. Goodman will tell you honestly what went wrong and whether the case is fixable. He will also tell you upfront if dental bonding or teeth whitening makes more clinical sense before recommending veneers at all. Veneers are one part of the cosmetic dentistry Dr. Goodman provides in Beverly Hills. Below you will find what makes veneers look natural, the three types Dr. Goodman places, what conditions they correct, and what the process looks like from consultation to final bonding.

What Makes Veneers Look Natural

Most patients who come here after bad veneer work describe the same problem. The veneers looked fake the moment they were placed. Too bright, too uniform, too thick, not one detail that resembled a real tooth. Natural enamel is translucent, so light passes through it instead of bouncing off. Fake veneers are opaque, flat, and lifeless. They are also too smooth and too even, when real teeth carry subtle texture, softly rounded edges, and slight variation from tooth to tooth. Get the biting edge too flat or too straight and the smile reads as manufactured.

That is why chiclet teeth look so obviously fake. Too big, too square, one flat shade of white, every tooth identical, like a row of piano keys. Dr. Goodman trained with porcelain veneers in Germany in the 1990s, when the technique demanded precision most dentists would not develop. After 27 years placing veneers and correcting failed cases, he built the framework he applies to every one, 10 Commandments of Veneers. The short version: natural teeth are not perfect, and veneers that try to be always look wrong.

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241 1/2 S Beverly Dr Suite 201,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Dr. Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
California License 47521

Office Hours

Monday – 9:00am – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed

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10 Commandments of Veneers

by Dr. Joseph Goodman

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Respect the tooth
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Choose the right cosmetic dentist
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Make your veneers look natural
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Make your veneers look translucent
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Make your veneers copy the real tooth
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Never too thick
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Never too opaque
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Never too perfect
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Never too long
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Never too square
Nobody should be able to distinguish veneers from natural teeth.

Dr. Joseph Goodman has placed over 10,000 porcelain veneers and crowns in Beverly Hills. That volume is where these rules came from. He is regularly asked to remake veneers placed in other offices, and the same faults show up each time. Too thick, too opaque, too uniform to pass as real teeth.

NATURAL SMILE

TRANSFORMATIONS

Example of Instant Orthodontics:

The patient refused braces or Invisalign. The patient flew in from out of town and had this smile makeover done in 1 week.

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The Super White Veneers Smile Makeover

Some patients demand the extra-white, beyond-the-shade-guide white. Achieving a super white smile can help patients realize their dream smile and boost their confidence. Here you are. Increase of her bite, her jaw and TMJ have improved dramatically.

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The Gummy Smile Correction with Veneers in Bleach Shade OM2, Porcelain Made in Germany.

Veneers can do so much more bleaching your teeth. Have a gummy smile? A small procedure to lift up the gums and porcelain veneers can do miracles. Less gum, more teeth and a happy balance between gum and teeth.

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The No-Prep Veneer

No preparation of her teeth was required. In some cases, patients may need just one veneer to address a specific cosmetic concern, such as a single discolored or chipped tooth, achieving a natural and seamless result. Patient is very happy with her new smile.

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Dr. Goodman's Golden Proportion

Cosmetic dentists often use the golden proportion to set the length and width of the front teeth. The rule puts the width of the central incisor at about 1 to 1.6 against its length, a ratio meant to create balance across the smile. It is a useful starting point, and Dr. Goodman knows it well.

But he does not apply it to every case, and that is the difference. Followed rigidly, the golden proportion can produce a smile that looks too even and unnaturally uniform, the same stiffness that makes veneers read as fake. Faces are not identical, so the proportions that flatter one patient can look wrong on another.

Dr. Goodman evaluates each case on its own, checks how the smile reads from a conversational distance, not just up close, and adjusts the proportions to fit your face rather than a formula. That judgment, knowing when to follow the rule and when to break it, is what separates a natural result from a textbook one.

What Porcelain Veneers Correct

Porcelain veneers correct cosmetic concerns on the visible front surface of your teeth. They are not a solution for every dental problem, and Dr. Goodman will tell you honestly if a different treatment makes more clinical sense for your situation. When veneers are the right choice, here is what they address:

  • Discoloration and staining that does not respond to professional whitening treatment.
  • Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth where the visible surface is damaged.
  • Gaps and spacing between teeth without orthodontic treatment.
  • Minor misalignment and rotated teeth where braces or Invisalign are not the right fit.
  • Short or uneven tooth lengths that affect the overall balance of the smile.
  • Gummy smile appearance when combined with laser gum contouring.

The average case at this practice involves 20 veneers, 10 upper and 10 lower, reflecting the full-smile approach Dr. Goodman takes with most patients. Well-placed porcelain veneers last 15 years and longer. That longevity comes from proper preparation, correct bite assessment before placement, and the quality of materials used.

How Much are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneer cost in Beverly Hills depends on your case. The number of veneers, the lab, and the difficulty of the work all factor in. The average full-smile case at this practice involves 20 veneers, 10 upper and 10 lower. Dr. Goodman gives you a complete cost breakdown during your consultation before any treatment begins. We also offer financing and payment plans, so the cost works for you.

Cost matters, but it should not be the deciding factor when choosing a cosmetic dentist for veneers. About 25 to 30 percent of new patients here come after being unhappy with veneers placed elsewhere. Redoing that work costs significantly more than getting it right the first time. Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS DMD, California License 47521, has been placing natural-looking porcelain veneers in Beverly Hills since 1999. Flexible financing is available through CareCredit for patients who want to spread payments over time.

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The Veneers Procedure

Every case at this practice begins with a one-on-one consultation where Dr. Goodman reviews your goals, examines your bite, and designs a treatment plan before any preparation begins. The wax-up preview is a critical part of that process. When you see a realistic rendering of your outcome before committing to anything permanent, the decision becomes clear. Dr. Goodman will not proceed until you are confident in the result.

The procedure itself typically takes two visits. The first covers impressions or digital scans, the wax-up review, and minimal preparation where required. The second covers permanent bonding using durable dental adhesives. Between visits, custom veneers are fabricated by a master lab technician over approximately two weeks. For patients who prefer to be fully relaxed throughout the process, sedation dentistry is available with anesthesiologist Dr. Thomas Einstein.

Three Types of Porcelain Veneers

There are three types of porcelain veneers, separated by how much tooth is removed. No-preparation removes nothing or close to it. Minimal-preparation sits at contact lens thickness. Full-preparation requires 0.7 to 1mm of reduction. Your tooth size and position decide which fits.

No-Preparation Veneers, also called Lumineers

No cutting, no shaving, no numbing. Dr. Goodman began placing Lumineers in 1999. They suit smaller and inclined teeth. They do not suit teeth already large or protruded, because added thickness looks toothy.

Minimal-Preparation Veneers

Called contact lens veneers for their thinness. They fit smaller, inclined, or short teeth where a fuller smile is the goal. At this thickness there is nothing to hide behind, so the result depends on precise work between Dr. Goodman and his master ceramist.

Full-Preparation Veneers

These require 0.7 to 1mm of reduction on the front surface. Dr. Goodman uses them when teeth are too large and a smaller smile is wanted. Bite correction and full-mouth cases usually need this level.

Enamel does not grow back. Dr. Goodman tells you which type fits your case, and why, before any preparation begins.

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Are Veneers the Right for You

Porcelain veneers are a long-term commitment, not a routine procedure. Dr. Goodman evaluates your bite, tooth structure, and overall oral health before recommending them. About 20 percent of patients who come in requesting veneers are redirected to bonding or whitening because a simpler option produces the same result. He will tell you upfront if that is the case.

Good candidates have discoloration that does not respond to whitening, chips, cracks, or worn front teeth, gaps they want to close without orthodontics, or shape concerns across multiple teeth. Healthy gums and no active decay are required before any cosmetic work begins. Underlying issues are addressed first.

"If for any reason you are not happy with your veneers, simply let Dr. Goodman know before they are permanently cemented and we will have them redone at no charge. We will not stop until you are 100% satisfied."

Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS, DMD

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You deserve a dentist who listens before recommending anything, tells you honestly what you need and what you do not, and delivers results that look like the best version of you. Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS DMD, California License 47521, has been delivering natural-looking smile transformations in Beverly Hills since 1999, serving patients from West Hollywood, Century City, Brentwood, and as far as the UAE and Germany. Call (310) 860-9311 or schedule your consultation today.

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WATCH BEFORE

Your Decide

Choose Your Smile Before We Start

Dr. Goodman shows you 120 real before-and-after smiles, then helps you pick the style that fits your face. Natural. Hollywood. Youthful. Twenty-seven years of matching smiles to faces.

Veneers or Crowns: How to Choose

Dr. Goodman explains when veneers win, when crowns are the smarter call, and the one question deciding it. Minimum tooth removal. Maximum honesty. Twenty-five years of answers.

Why Some Veneers Look Obviously Fake

Dr. Goodman removes bulky veneers, restores the shadow at the corners, and reshapes the smile to look natural. Softer corners. Real translucency. Twenty-seven years of honest revisions.

How Veneers Close Gaps Without Any Braces

Dr. Goodman closes your gaps and brightens your smile with porcelain veneers, no braces. No whitening. No Invisalign. Each tooth shaped with natural imperfection. 20 veneers, upper and lower.

Bad Bite After Veneers: Posterior Open Bite Explained

Dr. Goodman shows why the back teeth come first, then the front. Fix the bite, then the beauty. Foundation before finish. Twenty-seven years of getting the order right.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I care for porcelain veneers after placement?

Veneers require no special maintenance beyond good daily oral hygiene. Brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and attending regular professional cleanings are the primary requirements for long-term veneer health. Patients who grind or clench their teeth are fitted with a custom nightguard to protect the veneers during sleep. Avoiding habits like biting fingernails, chewing on hard objects, or opening packages with your teeth significantly extends veneer longevity. Dr. Goodman provides a complete care protocol at the time of placement.

How do porcelain veneers compare to dental bonding?

Porcelain veneers and composite bonding both improve the appearance of front teeth but differ in durability, appearance, and cost. Veneers are fabricated by a master lab technician from high-quality porcelain and bonded permanently to the tooth surface, lasting 15 years and longer with proper care. Composite bonding is applied directly in a single visit, is less expensive, and requires less or no tooth preparation, but it is more prone to staining and chipping over time and typically needs replacement sooner. About 20 percent of patients who request veneers at this practice are redirected to bonding or whitening when the clinical situation supports it.

What happens if a porcelain veneer chips or comes loose?

Porcelain veneers can chip or debond over time, particularly in patients who grind their teeth or who bite on hard objects. A chipped veneer can sometimes be repaired, but a debonded or severely damaged veneer typically requires replacement. Clinical studies show a 10-year survival rate of approximately 95.5 percent for porcelain laminate veneers, meaning the large majority remain intact and functional well beyond a decade with proper care. Dr. Goodman evaluates every patient for grinding habits and bite issues before placement and recommends nightguard protection where indicated.

Will I experience tooth sensitivity after getting porcelain veneers?

Some patients experience mild tooth sensitivity after veneer placement, particularly to temperature. This typically resolves within a few days to a few weeks as the teeth adjust. Sensitivity is most common in cases where a small amount of enamel was removed during preparation. Patients who choose no-preparation Lumineers generally experience less post-placement sensitivity because the natural tooth structure is preserved. Dr. Goodman discusses sensitivity expectations clearly before any preparation begins so there are no surprises.

Do I need healthy teeth and gums before getting veneers?

Yes. Active decay, untreated cavities, and gum disease must be resolved before veneer placement can begin. Placing veneers over unhealthy teeth can worsen existing dental problems and compromise the long-term result. The American Dental Association is clear that teeth must be healthy and free of active periodontal disease before any veneer procedure. Dr. Goodman conducts a thorough oral health evaluation at your consultation and will address any underlying issues before moving forward with cosmetic treatment.

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The information on this page is provided to help you understand porcelain veneers and the cosmetic services Dr. Goodman provides. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or individualized treatment. (For personalized guidance, please schedule an appointment with our licensed dental professional.)

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