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Ceramic Veneers
Ceramic veneers are a highly customized treatment where we slow down, plan carefully, and design around your comfort, bite, and long-term goals.
Quick facts at a glance
Material
Advanced ceramic (E-Max / lithium disilicate)
Prep Level
Minimal, enamel-preserving
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Cost & coverage
What this typically costs
These ranges reflect what we typically see with insurance. We'll confirm your exact cost before any treatment begins.
Ceramic veneers
Pricing depends on how many teeth are involved and the complexity of your case.
$1,900–$2,200 per tooth
We'll confirm your exact cost before any treatment begins.
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See financing optionsActual costs depend on treatment complexity and your specific insurance benefits. You'll receive a written estimate before we begin.
Understanding the procedure, materials, and options
What it is
Ceramic veneers help restore natural strength, aesthetics, and long-term stability. We primarily use E-Max (lithium disilicate), a modern ceramic known for exceptional translucency and strength.
Materials
Most veneers are crafted from advanced ceramics like E-Max (lithium disilicate). These materials offer high strength, natural translucency, and excellent longevity.
Fit & Function
Designed to match your bite and function comfortably from day one.
Our process
Step-by-step approach to your treatment
We follow a calm, predictable workflow to ensure ceramic veneers feel easy and precise.
Consultation & Exam
30-45 minutesWe examine the area and discuss goals.
Planning & Records
10-20 minutesDigital photos and scans to design accurately.
Procedure Appointment
60-120 minutesWe perform the main steps for ceramic veneers with comfort and clarity.
Final Adjustments
15-30 minutesWe refine fit and bite so everything feels natural.
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Longevity & Maintenance
Outcome Durability (based on longevity + maintenance needs)
Long-Lasting with Steady Maintenance — Holds up very well over time; benefits from consistent home care and regular check-ups.
Compared across similar treatment types.
How Long It Lasts
Brush and floss as normal — veneers follow the same daily care as natural teeth.
What Affects Longevity
Wear a protective night-guard if you clench or grind.
Routine Care
Avoid using your front teeth to open packages, bite ice, or chew hard objects.
Routine Care
Maintain routine cleaning and polishing appointments to keep the edges crisp and healthy.
Ceramic Veneers vs Composite Veneers
Both ceramic and composite veneers can enhance your smile, but they differ in durability, aesthetics, and long-term maintenance. Many patients start with composite for small improvements, while ceramic is preferred for full transformations.
| Feature | Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Highly natural translucency that mimics enamel. Best for Hollywood-level aesthetic refinement. (Ceramic) | Good aesthetics but less translucent; can appear more matte or opaque over time. |
| Durability | Very strong and stain-resistant; engineered to last many years with proper care. | More prone to chipping or wear, especially at the edges; may need periodic polishing. |
| Tooth Preparation | Minimal enamel reshaping; ultra-thin options may require little to no prep. | Usually no enamel removal; material is bonded and sculpted directly. |
| Treatment Time | 2–4 visits over several weeks (planning, temps, try-in, bonding). | Often completed in a single visit for small aesthetic cases. |
| Longevity | 10–20+ years with proper care. | 3–7 years before replacement or refinishing is needed. |
| Maintenance | Resists staining; keep clean and wear a night-guard if you clench. | Can stain over time (coffee, wine); may require periodic polishing or repairs. |
| Reversibility | Not fully reversible once enamel is prepared, but minimal-prep options preserve more enamel. | Generally reversible; material can be removed without significant tooth alteration. |
Appearance
Porcelain Veneers
Highly natural translucency that mimics enamel. Best for Hollywood-level aesthetic refinement. (Ceramic)
Composite Veneers
Good aesthetics but less translucent; can appear more matte or opaque over time.
Durability
Porcelain Veneers
Very strong and stain-resistant; engineered to last many years with proper care.
Composite Veneers
More prone to chipping or wear, especially at the edges; may need periodic polishing.
Tooth Preparation
Porcelain Veneers
Minimal enamel reshaping; ultra-thin options may require little to no prep.
Composite Veneers
Usually no enamel removal; material is bonded and sculpted directly.
Treatment Time
Porcelain Veneers
2–4 visits over several weeks (planning, temps, try-in, bonding).
Composite Veneers
Often completed in a single visit for small aesthetic cases.
Longevity
Porcelain Veneers
10–20+ years with proper care.
Composite Veneers
3–7 years before replacement or refinishing is needed.
Maintenance
Porcelain Veneers
Resists staining; keep clean and wear a night-guard if you clench.
Composite Veneers
Can stain over time (coffee, wine); may require periodic polishing or repairs.
Reversibility
Porcelain Veneers
Not fully reversible once enamel is prepared, but minimal-prep options preserve more enamel.
Composite Veneers
Generally reversible; material can be removed without significant tooth alteration.
Choose ceramic veneers if you want the most natural, durable, long-lasting smile design. Choose composite veneers if you want a quicker, reversible option for small to moderate improvements.
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