Chipped or worn front teeth
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MAGNOLIA DENTISTRY · BURBANK, CA
Dental Veneers in Burbank, CA
Explore dental veneers at Magnolia Dentistry in Burbank for changes to the shape and appearance of your smile.
Porcelain or composite veneers can change the visible shape, color and proportion of selected teeth. Before recommending them, we look at the enamel, gums, bite and the specific detail you want to change. A chipped edge may need bonding; discoloration may respond to whitening; spacing may be better addressed with aligners.
2800 W Magnolia Blvd, BurbankOpen daily · 8 AM–6 PM
Dr. Liyan MassabandDMD · MPH
Burbank practice2800 W Magnolia Blvd
Direct office access(818) 846-9041
Daily office hours8 AM–6 PM
START WITH THE REASON YOU ARE SEARCHING
Patients often ask about veneers for
You do not need to diagnose yourself before contacting a dentist. Start with what you notice, what changed, or what you want to improve. The examination determines whether this service is the right fit or whether another treatment should be considered first.
Uneven tooth size or shape
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Discoloration that does not respond as expected to whitening
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Small gaps or smile proportion concerns
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Uneven tooth shapes
Bring this concern to your visit so it can be assessed in the context of your teeth, gums, bite, dental history, and goals.
Discoloration concerns
Bring this concern to your visit so it can be assessed in the context of your teeth, gums, bite, dental history, and goals.
VENEERS BURBANK · A CLOSER LOOK
Veneers are one option—not the automatic answer to every cosmetic concern
Veneers cover the front surfaces of selected teeth to change their appearance. Porcelain and composite options have different preparation and maintenance needs.
Veneers cover the front surfaces of selected teeth to change their appearance. Porcelain and composite options differ in how they are made, placed, and maintained. Before treatment, your dentist checks for decay, gum concerns, and bite problems that could affect the result.
If veneers are the right fit, the conversation should include preparation, shade, shape, maintenance and what the teeth may need years from now. Our Burbank cosmetic consultations are designed to make those trade-offs clear before any irreversible step is taken.
DIAGNOSIS BEFORE PROCEDURE
What we assess before recommending veneers
Veneers can change visible tooth shape, proportion, and color, but they are not automatically the best answer for every cosmetic concern.
Available enamel and tooth condition
The amount and quality of enamel, existing fillings, cracks, and previous dental work affect how a veneer can be planned and bonded.
Color and neighboring teeth
A single veneer or a small number of veneers must be planned against the color and shape of the teeth around them.
Bite and parafunction
Grinding, clenching, and heavy bite contacts can affect veneer design, protection, and long-term maintenance.
PLANNING BEYOND THE PROCEDURE
The consultation should compare veneers with less extensive alternatives
Whitening, bonding, or alignment can sometimes address part of the concern while preserving more natural tooth structure. If veneers remain the right fit, the discussion should include preparation, material, maintenance, and future replacement.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Tell us whether your main concern is color, shape, spacing, or several issues together.
Mention previous whitening, bonding, or orthodontic treatment.
Ask what tooth preparation is expected before you decide.
WHAT SHOULD THE CONSULTATION ANSWER?
The useful question is not “Can this be done?” It is “Does it make sense for my situation?”
What is causing the concern?
Symptoms and appearance can have more than one cause. The diagnosis comes before the procedure.
Is this the least extensive suitable option?
Where more than one treatment could help, we compare what each option changes, preserves, and requires over time.
What needs to happen first?
Active decay, gum inflammation, bite issues, or another dental problem may change the order of treatment.
What will maintenance involve?
Good planning includes cleaning, reviews, protection from damaging habits, and what to do if something changes later.
COMPARE THE RIGHT OPTIONS
Understand the trade-offs before treatment begins.
Different treatments can solve different parts of the same concern. These are the comparisons worth understanding before you decide.
Consider alternatives before preparation
A concern about a tooth’s color or shape does not automatically mean a veneer is needed. Whitening, bonding, or alignment treatment may address some goals. We discuss these options alongside the health of your teeth, the amount of enamel available, and how your bite may affect the restoration.
Explore teeth whiteningA decision beyond the first result
Where enamel is removed for a veneer, that preparation cannot be reversed. Veneers also need ongoing care and may require repair or replacement. Ask how the material is selected, what preparation is planned, and how grinding or clenching could affect your result.
Compare dental bondingNOT SURE WHICH OPTION FITS?
Describe the problem. We’ll help you choose the right starting appointment.
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT MAGNOLIA DENTISTRY
A clear next step, explained in plain language.
The exact details vary by treatment, but your visit should make the diagnosis, choices, sequence, and follow-up easier to understand.
Discuss the details
Share your goals and review whether veneers or another treatment would be appropriate.
Prepare and plan
Your dentist explains the material, tooth preparation, and appointments needed for your selected option.
Review the fit
Shape, appearance, and bite are checked before your veneers are completed.
AFTERCARE & LONG-TERM PLANNING
What happens after treatment matters too.
Veneers do not prevent tooth decay or gum disease. Keep the edges clean and avoid biting hard objects. Enamel removal is permanent where preparation is required, and veneers may need repair or replacement over time.
Recommendations are individual. If symptoms change, pain increases, a restoration feels different, or you are unsure about healing, call the practice rather than waiting for a routine visit.
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK BEFORE BOOKING
Clear answers before you make a treatment decision.
These answers are general information. Your examination determines what applies to your teeth, gums, bite, and health history.
MEET YOUR DENTIST AT MAGNOLIA
Dr. Liyan Massaband.
Care with perspective.
Dr. Massaband provides general, cosmetic, and implant dental care at Magnolia Dentistry in Burbank. Her dental and public health training informs an approach that considers your oral health alongside your overall well-being.
Her training includes Physiological Sciences at the University of Arizona, a Master of Public Health from the University of Southern California, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University.
A FOUNDATION IN DENTISTRY & PUBLIC HEALTH
DMD · MPH
California board-certified dentist · General, cosmetic & implant care
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