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Porcelain Veneers · Tustin, CA
Porcelain Veneersin Tustin, CA
Porcelain veneers, always designed to your face and placed personally by Dr. Marta Rudat, DDS.
Patient reviews495+five-star reviews
Experience15+ yearsin Tustin
CredentialsAACDmember pursuing Accreditation
Quick answer
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-crafted ceramic shells bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to refine their color, shape, and proportion. They suit healthy teeth with cosmetic concerns such as worn edges, small gaps, or deep discoloration that whitening cannot lift. When well designed, a veneer is indistinguishable from a naturally beautiful tooth.
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Dr. Marta Rudat, DDS
Trust
Why trust Dr. Marta Rudat
with your veneers?
Dr. Marta Rudat has practiced in Tustin for more than 15 years and has earned over 495 five-star reviews from her patients. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is currently completing the AACD Accreditation process, a multi-year examination of real, documented patient cases that fewer than 500 dentists worldwide have ever finished.
That pursuit matters because cosmetic dentistry has no recognized specialty board. Any licensed dentist can offer veneers, and many do. Documented casework, judged by examiners who have no stake in the outcome, is one of the few reliable ways to tell who has studied the craft at depth. Dr. Marta chose that standard voluntarily, and she plans and places every veneer case herself, from the first conversation to the final polish.
Natural results
Will my veneers
look natural?
Yes, when they are designed for your face rather than pulled from a template. Many patients arrive at their consultation worried about ending up with the bright, uniform look they have noticed on other people. Dr. Marta shares that concern, and it shapes the way she works.
She begins by studying the way you smile, speak, and laugh. Your lip line, your facial proportions, the warmth of your skin tone, and the character of your existing teeth all inform the design.
Each veneer is shaped individually, with the slight translucency and surface texture of natural enamel. A small rotation here, a softened edge there. The goal is a smile people notice without ever guessing why.
Candidacy
Are porcelain veneers right for you?
Good candidates for porcelain veneers
Veneers tend to perform well and last when the underlying teeth are healthy and stable and the concern is cosmetic. They're a strong fit for:
Deep staining from tetracycline or fluorosis that whitening can't lift
Worn or shortened edges
Small gaps or minor crowding that affects appearance more than bite
Chips across several teeth at once
When another approach fits first
Sometimes a simpler or earlier step gives a better result, and Dr. Marta will say so:
Discoloration only, on sound teeth → professional whitening first, since veneers are color-matched to your whitened shade anyway
A single chipped tooth → bonding may serve you better
Significant misalignment → Invisalign first often means a more conservative, longer-lasting veneer result, because straighter teeth need less preparation
The process
What happens during
the veneer process?
From first conversation to final polish, a veneer case with Dr. Marta typically unfolds over a small number of visits, each with a clear purpose.
Step01
The consultation
You and Dr. Marta talk before anyone picks up an instrument. She listens to what bothers you about your smile, examines your teeth and gums, and tells you plainly whether veneers are the right answer for you. If a more conservative path, such as professional whitening, would get you there, she will say so before you spend anything on porcelain.
Step02
Conservative preparation
Preserving your natural teeth guides every decision. Dr. Marta removes only a thin layer of enamel, often less than a millimeter, to make room for each veneer. Temporary veneers protect your teeth while the porcelain is crafted, and they double as a trial run of the new shape in your daily life.
Step03
Custom lab craftsmanship
Each veneer is built from layered porcelain to match the translucency, color depth, and surface character approved in your design. This stage rewards patience. Hand-finished ceramic work takes longer than a same-day milling machine, and the difference shows every time you smile.
Step04
Bonding and follow-up
At the final visit, Dr. Marta confirms fit, color, and bite, then bonds each veneer into place and polishes the margins. A short follow-up appointment makes sure everything feels as good as it looks. And because she remains your dentist afterward, the person who designed your smile is the same person caring for it years from now.
Investment
What do porcelain veneers
cost in Tustin?
In and around Tustin, porcelain veneers generally run about $925 to $2,500 per tooth, with a full smile of six to eight front teeth landing somewhere between $12,000 and $24,000 depending on the case. An honest answer starts with the factors.
The number of teeth treated, the complexity of your bite, whether whitening or alignment comes first, and the level of ceramic artistry involved all shape the fee, which is why
a price quoted before anyone has examined your teeth tells you very little.
The time horizon deserves equal attention. A well-made porcelain veneer typically serves for 10 to 20 years, so the meaningful way to weigh the investment is per year of wearing
a smile you love, through every photo, meeting, and dinner across a decade or two.
At your consultation, you will receive a clear, itemized estimate covering every step of your plan before you commit to anything.
Real results
What do real veneer
results look like?
Every case shown here belongs to a real patient. Results vary from person to person, which is exactly the point of designing each smile individually. You can browse more cases in the smile gallery, and recent work appears on Instagram at @martarudat.
Case 01 / 04
Porcelain veneers - upper arch
4 Crowns and whitening to replace stained misshapen composite on front teeth through digital design.
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1 crown, 3 veneers, composite bonding veneer to correct chipping, different colors teeth, old restorations.
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Smile design combination of veneers and overlays. Broken tooth, multiple colors of teeth, gum lift on some back teeth.
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Smile design, combination of crowns on back teeth 4, and composite veneers on front 8.
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Frequently asked
Porcelain veneer questions,
answered.
Porcelain veneers in the Tustin area generally cost about $925 to $2,500 per tooth, with a full set of six to eight front teeth typically ranging from $12,000 to $24,000. Veneer fees depend on the number of teeth treated, the complexity of your bite, the materials chosen, and the level of lab artistry involved. Rather than quote a number that may have little to do with your case, Dr. Marta prepares a clear, itemized estimate at your consultation, so you know exactly what your plan involves before deciding anything.
It depends on what you want to change and how much of your smile shows. Some patients need a single veneer to correct one tooth. Others choose six to ten across the visible smile zone for a balanced result. Dr. Marta walks you through the options at your consultation, including whether whitening the surrounding teeth first could reduce the number needed.
Veneers look natural when each one is designed individually for your face. Dr. Marta shapes every veneer to suit your features and matches the translucency of natural enamel, and you preview and approve the design before any permanent work begins. The uniform, overly bright look usually comes from template-driven dentistry, which is the opposite of how she works.
With good care, porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 20 years. Daily brushing and flossing, regular checkups, and a night guard if you grind your teeth all extend their life. When a veneer does eventually need replacing, it can be done individually rather than redoing the whole smile.
Usually, no, because insurers classify veneers as cosmetic treatment. If part of your plan also addresses a structural problem, some portions may qualify for benefits. Our front desk team verifies your coverage and itemizes anything that applies, so there are no surprises in your estimate.
A well-planned veneer is conservative. Dr. Marta removes only a thin layer of enamel, often less than a millimeter, and the bonded porcelain then covers and protects the prepared surface. Veneers are a long-term commitment for the treated teeth, which is one more reason careful case selection and an honest consultation matter.
In many cases, yes — and doing so typically produces a better result. When teeth are properly aligned before veneers are placed, less tooth reduction is needed, which preserves more of your natural enamel. Dr. Marta evaluates your bite and alignment at the consultation and maps out the right sequence for your case.
Your next step
Ready to find out if veneers
are right for you?
A veneer consultation with Dr. Marta is an unhurried conversation, free of sales pressure. She will examine your teeth, listen to what you want to change, and tell you what she would recommend if it were her own smile, even when the answer is something simpler than veneers.
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