Let’s be honest—dental emergencies never happen at a convenient time. It’s always right before a big event, a weekend trip, or when you finally sit down to relax with your favorite snack. (Yes, I see you, kettle corn.)

We all have something we’d like to tweak about our smile—maybe it’s a little discoloration, a chip from that popcorn kernel incident, or a tooth that’s decided to zig when the rest zag. At Dell’Acqua Choi Dental Studio in Palm Desert, I work with patients every day who want to feel more confident when they smile. And luckily, modern dentistry gives us plenty of ways to make that happen.

Let’s talk about porcelain veneers—not the dramatic Hollywood kind, but the kind that actually looks like you, only refreshed. At Dell’Acqua Choi Dental Studio in Palm Desert, I work with patients every day who want to improve their smiles without losing what makes them unique. That’s where veneers come in.

Thinking about dental implants? You’re not alone. They’ve become one of the most reliable and natural-feeling ways to replace missing teeth—and I get a lot of questions about what the process actually looks like. So, let’s break it down together.

Let’s face it—chipping a tooth is never part of the plan. Whether it happened during a not-so-gentle bite into an almond or a friendly game of pickleball gone rogue, it catches you off guard. The good news? Most chipped teeth can be fixed without surgery, and often, without much fuss.