706 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Transform Your Smile With Custom Veneer Solutions
At Dr. Aura Marcela Torres, we provide high-quality cosmetic veneer treatments designed to create a brighter, more balanced, and naturally beautiful smile. Whether you want to correct discoloration, chips, gaps, or uneven tooth edges, our veneer options offer stunning, long-lasting results.
From all over Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Soquel, patients have been coming to Dr. Aura Marcela Torres for years to get veneers that fit their personal needs and lifestyle perfectly.
What Are Veneers?
Veneers are thin, custom-designed shells made from high-quality ceramic or composite materials that adhere to the front of your teeth. They are a popular cosmetic solution used to:
- Brighten teeth with discoloration that cannot be improved with whitening
- Close small gaps for a more even smile
- Enhance the shape, size, and symmetry of worn or uneven teeth
- Conceal chips, cracks, and minor fractures
- Create a smooth, uniform appearance after enamel wear or dental trauma
Beautiful, durable, and highly customizable, veneers offer a transformative way to achieve a natural-looking, confident smile.
Types of Veneers We Offer
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the most durable and natural-looking options for transforming your smile. Because each veneer is handcrafted by a skilled dental lab, the process may take a little longer—but the results are beautifully precise and long-lasting.
At Dr. Aura Marcela Torres, we carefully prepare the front and sides of the tooth by removing a minimal amount of enamel, creating the perfect space for your veneer to fit seamlessly. Once your customized veneer returns from our trusted laboratory, Dr. Torres will bond it securely in place and check that the shape, color, and fit complement your natural smile. If you ever need small adjustments later on, our team is always here to help.
Composite Resin Veneers
Composite resin veneers offer a quicker, more affordable alternative for enhancing your smile. These veneers are artistically sculpted and bonded directly to your teeth in our Santa Cruz office—often in just one visit.
With composite veneers, less enamel typically needs to be removed compared to porcelain. Dr. Torres shapes the resin carefully, hardens it with a special curing light, and polishes it to blend smoothly with your natural teeth. While composite veneers aren’t as strong or stain-resistant as porcelain, they can be easily repaired if needed, making them a flexible option for many patients.
How Do I Take Care of My Veneers?
With your new veneers in place, you’ll want to take good care of them and your own teeth to ensure your smile keeps on looking great for years to come.
Diet
Avoid foods that can permanently stain or damage your smile. Just chewing on hard foods or items – like ice, pens, and pencils – can greatly harm your veneers and teeth. Once they are damaged, stained, or unintentionally altered in any other way, your veneers might stand out and not look as natural.
Oral Hygiene
To keep your teeth healthy and clean, the American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day. And flossing should be done daily to remove bacteria and plaque that can cause your teeth to decay. Dirty and decaying teeth can stand out from your teeth with veneers and may cause unwanted attention.
Dental Visits
Regular checkups are essential to ensure your veneer is fitting properly and holding up to your daily habits. During these visits, our team can make any necessary adjustments to maintain comfort, function, and longevity.