About porcelain veneers
Veneers are 0.3–0.7 mm porcelain shells bonded to the front of your teeth. They can close small gaps, lengthen worn edges and create an even, natural-looking shade. Most smile makeovers involve 6–10 upper teeth. For smaller changes, composite bonding (from $450 per tooth) is a quicker, more conservative option.
Who it's for
- Small gaps, worn or chipped edges, or uneven tooth shapes
- Deep stains that whitening can't lift
- Patients with healthy teeth and gums who don't need orthodontic movement
- Smaller changes may suit composite bonding (from $450 per tooth) instead
Benefits
- A natural-looking, even shade and shape
- Stain-resistant porcelain
- Test drive your new smile before anything is prepared
- Typically last 10–15 years or more with good care
What's included
- Free cosmetic consultation and photos
- Digital smile design and an in-mouth trial
- Preparation visit and temporaries
- Handcrafted porcelain veneers fitted about 3 weeks later
- Two-week review and bite check
What to expect
We design your new smile digitally first and can show you a trial “test drive” in your mouth before anything is prepared. Teeth are gently shaped (usually less than half a millimeter), and you wear temporaries for about 3 weeks while a ceramist handcrafts your veneers.
- Treatment time
- 2 visits, ~3 weeks apart
- Number of visits
- 2 visits, about 3 weeks apart, plus a review
Step by step
- 01
Free cosmetic consultation and photos
- 02
Digital smile design and in-mouth trial
- 03
Preparation visit and temporaries
- 04
Fitting visit about 3 weeks later
- 05
Two-week review and bite check
Recovery & aftercare
Avoid biting very hard things (ice, pens, nutshells) with your front teeth, and wear a night guard if you grind. With good care, porcelain veneers typically last 10–15 years or more.
- Recovery
- No downtime; some cold sensitivity for a few days
Aftercare tips
- Avoid biting very hard things (ice, pens, nutshells) with your front teeth
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
- Brush and floss as normal; porcelain resists stains
- Keep up your 6-monthly check-ups
Possible side effects
- Preparing a tooth for a veneer is not reversible.
- Some cold sensitivity for a few days after fitting is common.
- Veneers can chip with heavy biting forces or grinding; a night guard helps protect them.
Your dentist explains the risks that apply to you before any treatment. Questions afterwards? Call +1 (555) 017-3300; after hours, press 2 for the on-call dentist.
Price, financing & insurance
Price
from $1,250
$1,250 – $1,650 per tooth · composite bonding from $450. Standard self-pay fees; you'll get a written estimate before any treatment.
- Composite bonding (per tooth)
- from $450
- Porcelain veneer (per tooth)
- $1,250 – $1,650
Insurance coverage
Not covered by dental insurance · typical PPO coverage: preventive 100%, basic 80%, major 50%
Cosmetic veneers are not usually covered by insurance. The cosmetic consultation is free, members save 15–20%, and treatment over $1,000 can be spread over 12 months at 0%.
Check your plan's coverage0% financing. This treatment qualifies for 0% financing for 12 months, subject to credit approval. For example, $1,250 is $104.17/month for 12 months. Longer plans of 24–60 months are available at fixed rates from 7.9% APR. The application takes about 2 minutes and uses a soft credit check that won't affect your credit score.
Membership plans. Members without insurance save 15% (Essential plan, $29/month) or 20% (Plus plan, $39/month, and Family plan, $99/month for up to 4 people) on treatment fees.
How insurance billing works. We check your benefits before your visit and give you a written estimate before any treatment. You pay your estimated portion at the visit and we file the claim with your insurer. If your plan pays more or less than estimated, we refund or bill the difference within 30 days. We're in-network with 10 PPO plans (BlueHarbor Dental PPO, Summit Dental PPO, Meridian Care PPO, Northstar Smile PPO, Clearwater Dental PPO, Keystone Benefits PPO, Pacific Crest Dental PPO, Lone Oak Employers PPO, Unity Mutual Dental PPO and Evergreen Dental Select PPO) and accept most other PPO plans out-of-network. We don't accept HMO / DHMO dental plans and Medicaid and CHIP dental plans.
How we keep it precise and calm
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Digital X-rays
Up to 80% less radiation than traditional film, with images on screen in seconds.
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Intraoral scanner
No goopy impressions: a small wand captures a 3D model of your teeth in about 2 minutes.
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Comfort menu
Noise-cancelling headphones, ceiling screens, weighted blankets, warm neck pillows and lip balm.
Sedation options. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas, $75) takes the edge off and wears off within minutes, so you can drive yourself home. Oral sedation ($250) is a prescribed tablet for longer visits or significant anxiety; you'll need someone to drive you home. We don't offer IV sedation in-house, but can refer you if needed. Our free comfort menu includes noise-cancelling headphones, ceiling screens, weighted blankets, warm neck pillows and lip balm.
Who performs it
At Haven Dental Studio, porcelain veneers (treatment HD-T05) is provided by Dr. Elena Ruiz (Founder & Lead Dentist).
Dr. Elena Ruiz
Founder & Lead Dentist
Real patients, real stories
Results vary
I hid my smile in photos for years. Dr. Ruiz let me “test drive” my veneers before anything was done, and the result looks completely natural. People just say I look rested.
Porcelain veneers: your questions
How much do porcelain veneers cost?
$1,250–$1,650 per tooth. Composite bonding is from $450 per tooth. Most smile makeovers involve 6–10 upper teeth, and treatment over $1,000 can be financed at 0% for 12 months, subject to approval.
How many visits do veneers take?
Two main visits about 3 weeks apart: a preparation visit, when you get temporaries, and a fitting visit. We see you again two weeks later to check your bite.
Can I see what veneers will look like first?
Yes. We design your smile digitally and can show you a trial "test drive" in your mouth before anything is prepared.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With good care, porcelain veneers typically last 10–15 years or more.
Are veneers or bonding better for me?
Bonding (from $450 per tooth) is quicker and more conservative for small chips and gaps; porcelain veneers last longer and suit bigger changes in shape and shade. Your free consultation covers both.
Before your visit
Payment methods
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, HSA and FSA cards, and cash. We don't accept personal checks. Payment is due at the time of service.
Cancellation policy
Please give us at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice and missed appointments incur a $50 fee. We send reminders by text and email 48 hours and 2 hours before your appointment.
New patients
Comprehensive exam with your dentist, full digital X-rays, a standard cleaning and an oral cancer screening (a $394 value at our standard fees). For self-pay new patients aged 14 and over. Not combinable with insurance or membership plans.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–3pm. Closed on Sundays. 240 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 3, Austin, TX 78701. Call +1 (555) 017-3300 or email hello@havendental.demo.
This page is general information about porcelain veneers and is not a substitute for an in-person examination. Your dentist will recommend what's right for you. Prices are our standard self-pay fees in US dollars.