Veneers

Porcelain is the material we work with for veneers, and that choice matters. Porcelain handles light in a way that resembles natural enamel — it picks up a little translucency at the edge of the tooth and reflects light from within rather than looking flat. It also resists staining from coffee, tea and other daily habits better than many alternatives, which is part of why patients who want a long-term cosmetic change tend to ask about it specifically.

Veneers are most often used on the teeth that show when you smile and speak: the upper front six or eight, sometimes fewer. A single veneer can blend one discolored or oddly shaped tooth into the rest of your smile. A set of them can address several concerns at once — worn edges, slight crowding, teeth that look short or uneven, or deep discoloration that doesn't respond to whitening. Because veneers cover rather than move teeth, they're sometimes described as a cosmetic shortcut for minor spacing issues, though they are not a substitute for orthodontics when teeth genuinely need to be repositioned.

Good candidacy starts with healthy teeth and gums. Active decay, gum disease or an untreated infection comes first — veneers are placed on a sound foundation, not over an existing problem. If a tooth has lost a significant amount of structure, a crown may protect it better than a veneer, and we'll tell you that honestly rather than steering you toward the cosmetic option.

Two other things are worth knowing before you decide. First, placing a porcelain veneer usually involves preparing a small amount of the tooth's front surface so the veneer sits flush and looks natural, and that preparation doesn't reverse. Second, if you grind or clench your teeth at night, that force affects porcelain the same way it affects natural enamel; a custom night guard — which our in-house dental lab makes and adjusts right here — is often part of the conversation. Patients considering whitening should also know that veneers don't lighten with whitening gel, so we discuss shade and sequencing before anything is made.

Because our complimentary consultation costs you nothing, it's a low-pressure way to find out whether veneers, composite bonding, whitening, orthodontics or some combination best fits what you're hoping to change.

Paying for Cosmetic Treatment

Affordability is something we talk about openly. We accept all major PPO insurance plans and will run a complimentary benefits check so you understand what your plan does and doesn't cover before treatment begins. We also welcome self-pay patients and accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

For patients spreading payments over time, we offer CareCredit financing. If you don't have dental insurance, our in-house membership plan is $199 a year for adults and $99 for patients 17 and under, with exams, X-rays, two cleanings and two fluoride treatments covered at 100% and 20% to 50% off other treatment — no deductibles, no annual maximum, no waiting period.