If you’re dealing with chipped, stained, gapped, or slightly crooked teeth, porcelain veneers can transform your entire smile in just two visits. These thin shells of ceramic cover the front surface of your teeth, creating a flawless appearance that looks completely natural.
At Dentistry on 43, we create custom porcelain veneers. From smile design through final placement, we handle every step with precision and artistry to give you a smile you’ll love showing off.
Porcelain veneers (also called laminates) are wafer-thin shells of medical-grade ceramic that bond to the front of your teeth. Each veneer is custom-crafted to match your desired tooth shape, size, and color.
Think of veneers as a complete makeover for your smile. They can address multiple cosmetic concerns at once:
Veneers are one of the most transformative cosmetic treatments available, often delivering “celebrity smile” results that look natural and feel comfortable.
Both veneers and dental bonding improve tooth appearance, but they differ significantly:
Porcelain Veneers:
Composite Bonding:
For patients wanting dramatic, long-lasting transformation across multiple teeth, veneers typically provide superior results.
We'll discuss your goals and what you'd like to change about your smile. Using photos, digital imaging, and shade guides, we'll design your ideal smile together. This is a collaborative process—your input shapes the final result.
To accommodate the veneers' thickness, we remove a thin layer of enamel from the front of your teeth (usually about 0.5mm—roughly the thickness of a fingernail). This is done under local anesthesia so you're comfortable throughout. We then take detailed impressions or digital scans of your prepared teeth and place temporary veneers to protect your teeth and let you preview your new smile.
Your custom veneers are crafted by a skilled dental lab over 2-3 weeks. The ceramist matches the color, shape, and translucency to create natural-looking results specific to your smile design.
When your permanent veneers arrive, we remove the temporaries and check the fit, shape, and color. We make any final adjustments before bonding the veneers permanently to your teeth using a strong dental adhesive. Once placed, veneers become a seamless part of your smile—strong, stain-resistant, and remarkably natural-looking.
Ideal veneer candidates have:
Veneers aren’t recommended for:
During your consultation, we’ll assess whether veneers are the right choice for your situation.
Porcelain veneers are durable, but they require proper care:
Daily Maintenance:
Protecting Your Investment:
Stain Resistance: Unlike natural teeth, porcelain veneers don’t stain from coffee, tea, wine, or tobacco. They’ll maintain their color for years, though your natural teeth around them may darken over time if not cared for properly.
With proper care, veneers typically last 10-15 years or longer before needing replacement.
Many patients choose veneers for comprehensive smile transformations. Common approaches include:
“Six at Six” or “Eight at Eight” Veneers on the six or eight most visible front teeth (upper, lower, or both) create dramatic improvement while keeping costs manageable.
Full Smile Makeover Veneers on all visible teeth (upper and lower) for a complete transformation.
Combination Treatments Some patients benefit from combining veneers with Invisalign to straighten teeth first, then using veneers for final refinement. We’ll recommend the approach that achieves your goals most effectively.
Porcelain veneers typically cost $800-$2,500 per tooth, depending on the number of veneers needed and the complexity of your case. Most smile makeovers involve 6-10 veneers.
Why the Investment?
Financing Options: Because veneers are an elective cosmetic treatment, dental insurance typically doesn’t provide coverage. However, we offer financing through Lendcare with monthly payment plans that make your smile transformation accessible.
We’ll provide a detailed cost estimate during your consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
Creating beautiful, natural-looking veneers requires both technical skill and an artistic eye. We take pride in designing smiles that complement your facial features and look authentically yours—not generic or artificial.
Our process is collaborative. We listen to what you want, show you previews when possible, and make adjustments until you’re thrilled with the plan. Your temporary veneers let you “test drive” your new smile before we make it permanent.
If you’ve been dreaming of a picture-perfect smile, porcelain veneers can make it a reality. In just two visits, you can address years of cosmetic concerns and reveal the confident smile you’ve always wanted.
Schedule your veneer consultation today. We’ll discuss your goals, assess your teeth, and create a personalized smile design that’s uniquely yours.
Call us at (780) 500-1001 or book online. Your smile transformation starts here.
When done well, porcelain veneers look completely natural—in fact, most people won’t know you have them unless you tell them. Modern dental ceramics mimic natural tooth enamel’s translucency, subtle color variations, and light reflection. We custom-craft each veneer to complement your facial features, skin tone, and desired aesthetic.
The preparation process doesn’t hurt because we numb your teeth completely with local anesthesia. You’ll feel pressure but no pain. After the anesthesia wears off, you might experience mild sensitivity for a few days, especially with the temporary veneers in place. Once your permanent veneers are bonded, most sensitivity resolves. The process is much more comfortable than most patients expect. If you experience dental anxiety, we offer sedation options to keep you relaxed throughout the appointment.
A thin layer of enamel (about 0.5mm) is removed during preparation to make room for the veneer. This is a permanent change—once enamel is removed, you’ll always need either veneers or another restoration on those teeth. However, the tooth structure underneath remains healthy and intact. With proper oral hygiene and regular dental care, the natural teeth under your veneers stay healthy indefinitely.
With proper care, porcelain veneers typically last 10-15 years, though many patients get 20+ years from their veneers. Longevity depends on factors like oral hygiene habits, whether you grind your teeth (wear a nightguard if you do), avoiding hard foods that could chip veneers, and attending regular dental checkups. When veneers do eventually need replacement, it’s usually due to normal wear or changes in the gum line over time, not because they failed. Veneers are one of the longest-lasting cosmetic dental treatments available.
