Cosmetic dentistry
Porcelain veneers
Thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of your teeth to change their color, shape or length — designed with you before anything is done.
- 2–3 visits
- over 3–4 weeks
- Tried on first
- a mock-up before any tooth is touched
- $900–$2,500
- per tooth
- 10–15 years
- typical lifespan with care
01Your path
From idea to your new smile
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Week 0
Consultation and smile design
Photos and a 3D scan; we design the shape with you.
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Week 1
Try it on
A temporary mock-up in your mouth shows the result.
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Visit 2
Preparing
A thin layer of enamel where needed; temporaries go on.
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2–3 weeks
Made at the lab
Porcelain veneers crafted to the approved design.
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Visit 3
Bonded
Each veneer is bonded to a dry, isolated tooth.
02Your options
Veneers, bonding or crowns?
| Porcelain veneers | Composite bonding | Crowns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visits | 2–3 | 1 | 1–2 |
| Tooth shaped | A thin layer | Little or none | More |
| Stain resistance | Very high | Moderate | Very high |
| Typical lifespan | 10–15 years | 5–7 years | 10–15 years |
| Typical cost per tooth | $900–$2,500 | $150–$600 | $900–$2,000 |
Typical US ranges before insurance; your estimate comes after the exam.
03Cost and insurance
What it costs
$900–$2,500 per tooth
Typical range in the US without insurance (2026 consumer cost guides). Your own estimate comes after the exam, in writing, before anything is done.
Most people choose veneers for the teeth that show when they smile, often four to eight teeth.
- Dental insurance
- Cosmetic treatment is usually not covered by insurance. You get a written estimate first, and monthly payments are possible.
- Monthly payments
- Third-party financing such as CareCredit lets you spread the cost, if you’d like.
- No insurance?
- Ask about our membership plan: checkups, cleanings and X-rays for a yearly fee, plus a discount on treatment.
04Who plans it
You try your new smile on before we touch a single tooth.
Dr. Daniel Brooks, DMD · Dentist · Crowns, bridges and implants
05How we work
Our clinical standards
The details that make a difference to how this treatment is done — and why we do them.
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See the result before we start
Your new smile is designed digitally and tried in your mouth as a temporary mock-up — before any tooth is touched.
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As little preparation as possible
Only a thin layer of enamel is removed where it is needed, and sometimes none.
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Bonded under isolation
Veneers are bonded to a perfectly dry tooth, which is what makes them last.
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A night guard if you grind
If you clench or grind, a custom night guard protects your veneers.
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A written estimate first
You get the plan and its cost in writing — with what insurance is expected to pay — before treatment starts.
06Is it for you
What veneers can change
- Stains that whitening doesn’t reach
- Chipped, worn or uneven front teeth
- Small gaps
- Teeth that look too short
Veneers are not reversible, so we always discuss simpler options such as whitening, bonding or aligners first.
07Technology
The technology we use
All our technology-
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3D intraoral scanner
Digital impressions instead of trays of putty: a small wand records your teeth in a few minutes, and you see the 3D model on the screen.
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Intraoral camera
A pen-sized camera shows a close-up of your tooth on the screen — you see exactly what we see.
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Magnification: loupes and microscope
Every dentist and hygienist works with magnifying loupes; root canals are done under a dental microscope that finds hidden canals.
How it works
08Questions
Questions patients ask
Porcelain veneers often last 10 to 15 years or more with good care.
They are designed to match the shape and translucency of natural teeth, and you approve the design first.
Appointments
Request a smile consultation
We’ll talk through what you’d like to change and show you the options.
Cosmetic dentistry