Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments – Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View, California – Porcelain Veneers, Dental Bonding, and More

J. Brent Gorrell, D.D.S. provides patients an array of cosmetic dentistry options that can revitalize your smile. We all deserve beautiful, healthy smiles. If yours is not what you feel it could be, dramatic aesthetic improvement may be easier than you think. Whether you require a delicate enhancement or more complex makeover, we can better your smile. Check out our Smile Makeover Gallery to see some of the extraordinary results we have already achieved. Contact our Mountain View office – serving Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and the Greater San Jose area – if you would like to schedule a consultation about porcelain veneers, dental bonding, or another cosmetic dentistry treatment.

Our featured cosmetic dentistry treatments include:

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers, sometimes referred to as “instant orthodontics” or laminates, are ultra-thin custom-made ceramic shells which are bonded directly to the front teeth, providing a brighter, straighter, natural-looking smile. Porcelain veneers can be used to treat badly stained, crooked, chipped, or broken teeth. Veneers can also correct minor misalignments. Their versatility makes porcelain veneers one of the most common cosmetic dentistry options currently available.

Customized, Natural Looking Results

Dr. J. Brent Gorrell routinely places dental veneers and designs each case to individually match or improve the current characteristics of a patient’s teeth. Check out our Smile Gallery, which features some of our previous Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View patients who have had porcelain veneers placed by Dr. Gorrell.

Once bonded to the patient’s teeth, porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable. Dr. Gorrell can match the veneers’ color to your existing natural teeth or improve your smile’s overall brightness. Porcelain veneers are extremely resistant to staining agents (such as coffee, cigarettes, and soft drinks) and often last well over a decade. For durability and their uncanny resemblance to healthy, natural teeth enamel, porcelain veneers are unsurpassed by other cosmetic options.

The Porcelain Veneers Procedure

The procedure is typically completed in two appointments. During the first appointment, the patient’s teeth are lightly buffed and reduced by about half a millimeter. A mold is taken so the permanent porcelain veneers can be produced. At the second appointment, the patient and dentist will review the color and shape. Once satisfied, the veneers will be bonded to the patient’s teeth with special, light-activated cement.

Dr. Gorrell will make sure your porcelain veneers are crafted from superior quality porcelains and are bonded with the most advanced proven materials. If you would like to know more about porcelain veneers, contact our Mountain View office – serving Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and northwest Santa Clara County. Dr. Gorrell can determine if porcelain veneers are right for you.

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Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is another restorative procedure that can restore discolored, cracked, chipped, or misaligned teeth and is typically a less costly alternative to porcelain veneers. The patient’s teeth are lightly etched and a special bonding solution is applied. A plastic resin is then applied and Dr. Gorrell molds it into the intended shape. Once the resin hardens, it is polished, trimmed, and smoothed, producing a natural, restored appearance. Dental bonding can usually be completed in one office visit. Bonding can improve your teeth’s aesthetics significantly and the results typically last three to five years before restorations are required.

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Composite Fillings

A relatively new, revolutionary development in cosmetic dentistry, tooth-colored, or composite, fillings have done away with their unsightly metal amalgam predecessors. Composite fillings restore decayed teeth using an ultra-durable porcelain resin which blends with natural teeth. If you are one of the thousands of Americans with existing amalgam fillings and would like them replaced by their clandestine counterparts, contact our Mountain View office – serving Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and the Greater San Jose area.

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Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays, similar to composite fillings, are composite resin pieces which are bonded to the damaged area of a patient’s tooth. An inlay is used inside the cusp tips of the tooth. An onlay is a bit more of a substantial reconstruction, similar to the inlay but extending over one or more of the tooth’s cusps. Both are custom-made and are cemented into place. Onlays can produce results similar to that of dental crowns but allow more of the tooth’s natural structure to be conserved and can last from 10 to 30 years. With CEREC® technology porcelain inlays and onlays can be placed in just one office visit. Gold inlays/onlays require two visits. To learn more about inlays and onlays, porcelain veneers, or any of our other cosmetic treatments, contact our Mountain View office.

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Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is a custom-made device which replaces a missing tooth or teeth and is fused between two porcelain crowns. The crowns serve as abutments holding the replacement tooth/teeth in place. The dental bridge is then affixed to the crowns and is not removable. Bridges reduce the risk of gum disease, can correct some bite issues, and improve patient’s speech. Although dental bridges require comprehensive oral hygiene, they often last for more than 10 years. Bridges are constructed from metals, porcelain, or a combination of materials. When deciding which material is right for you, Dr. Gorrell will consider aesthetics, functionality, and tissue compatibility.

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Tooth Whitening

We all expose our teeth to harmful staining agents such as coffee, soft drinks, tobacco, tea, and more. Often regular brushings and dental cleanings are unable to remove these embedded stains. Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular and effective procedures offered due to its dramatic results (check out our Smile Gallery) and minimal time requirements. Click here to visit our procedure-specific page on tooth whitening.

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Contact Our Cosmetic Dentist – J. Brent Gorrell, D.D.S.

Revolutionary developments in cosmetic dentistry have allowed our cosmetic dentist J. Brent Gorrell, D.D.S. the ability to safely provide patients with striking smile improvements. Porcelain veneers and other dental options can treat badly stained, crooked, chipped, or broken teeth. Misalignments can be corrected and your mouth can be restored to a youthful, healthy appearance. Contact our Mountain View office – serving Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and northwest Santa Clara County – for more information about porcelain veneers, tooth whitening, composite fillings, or any of our other featured cosmetic options. Also see how crooked and misaligned teeth can be subtly corrected using invisalign®, and how dental implants can restore missing teeth.

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If you are a resident of Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, or northwest Santa Clara Country and are interested in porcelain veneers or any of our other cosmetic dentistry options, contact our Mountain View, California office today and set up a consultation.







Blossom Valley Center
809 Cuesta Drive, Suite 205
Mountain View, California 94040
650-265-0376

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