PORCELAIN VENEERS in San Francisco, CA
Dr. Moran is passionate and skilled in providing the best veneers and smile makeovers for her patients from San Francisco and around the Bay Area.
Your smile influences the lower third of your face. Throughout our lives, our teeth can go through teeth grinding, gum recession, cavities, discoloration, crowding, etc. As a result, we lose ideal function and esthetics on our teeth. Some people are also born with teeth that are not the ideal size, shape or position relative to their face and smile.
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Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that Dr. Moran permanently bonds to minimally prepared teeth. Dr. Moran customizes the shape, shade, and size of the veneers to create something beautiful that improves your teeth, smile and overall face.
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Every case is customized just for you and what you want for your new smile. From the intricate shaping of the teeth done by Dr. Moran, and the porcelain lab work by Frontier Dental Laboratories, Dr. Moran and her team spend hours ensuring that you have a set of veneers that mimic nature but still greatly improves your smile, appearance, chewing and bite function, and most importantly, your confidence and your life.
Who are good candidates for smile makeovers, veneers, and/or a full mouth rehabilitation?
If you are unsure which case applies to you, the best thing to do is schedule your first appointment with Dr. Moran in San Francisco so she can see how she can improve your smile!
Before and after's of Dr. Moran's work
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Why do I need to floss?Brushing cleans all surfaces of your teeth EXCEPT the surfaces in between your teeth. The only thing that cleans between your teeth is flossing. If you don’t floss at least once a day, plaque and bacteria build up between your teeth and into your gums, causing a higher risk for you to get cavities in between your teeth and gum disease.
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How often should you floss your teeth?Everyday! ​We only ask for you to floss once a day. It takes just 2 extra minutes of your day. It doesn’t matter when or where you floss as long as you floss once a day.
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How do I know if my gums are healthy?Just remember that healthy gums don’t bleed. If your’re asking yourself why your gums bleed a lot, this indicates the presence of gingivitis. When you have gingivitis, your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth, this means that you’re gums are inflamed. ​If you brush twice a day, floss once a day, and see us at least every 6 months, it gives you a better chance of having healthy gums.
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Which toothbrush is better, electric or manual toothbrushes?"Both are good. We do however, recommend an electric toothbrush as the vibrating and rotating bristles allow for a more thorough cleaning without extra scrubbing motions. Sonicare and Oral B are both the leading brands in electric toothbrushes.
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What can cause my gums to recede?There are many factors that can cause gum recession, including brushing too hard, your bite (malocclusion), misalignment of your teeth, chronic inflammation of your gums, and a genetic susceptibility to gum recession. We will help you do whatever it takes to treat your gum recession by having our specialist perform gum grafts and/or prevent further recession by determining and eliminating factors that is causing the recession.