Cosmetic dentistry in Doral, Miami
Porcelain veneers in Miami, shaped to your face
Our porcelain veneers in Miami are thin ceramic shells, made by our own ceramists and bonded to the front of your teeth in two visits. They change the color, shape and length of the teeth you show when you smile, and we design them around your face before anything is bonded.
- Visits
- 2
- Full upper set from
- $5,500
- Made by
- Our own ceramists
What porcelain veneers are
A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain bonded to the front of a tooth. It covers what people see when you smile: the color, the edges, the outline and small gaps. A crown wraps the whole tooth. A veneer covers only the front and part of the edge, so more of your own tooth stays where it is.
To make room for the shell, the dentist removes a small amount of enamel from the front and sides of each tooth. That step can't be undone. A tooth prepared for a veneer will always need a veneer, or another restoration, over it. We say this at the first visit because it is the main thing to weigh before you agree to treatment.
Porcelain resists stains better than natural enamel and better than composite resin, and it handles light much like a real tooth. With good care, veneers usually last 10 to 15 years, according to Cleveland Clinic. A 2021 review of 25 clinical studies, covering about 6,500 porcelain veneers, estimated that around 95 in 100 were still in service after ten years.
- Porcelain veneer. A thin ceramic shell bonded to the front of the tooth and over part of the biting edge.
- Enamel. A small amount is removed from the front and sides so the veneer sits flush. That step can’t be undone.
- Dentin. The layer under the enamel, which makes up most of the tooth. It stays in place under the veneer, and it can still decay if the tooth isn’t kept clean.
- Gum. Veneers need healthy gums around them. Gum disease is treated before any veneer is placed.
Who they are for
Veneers change how the front teeth look, and they work best when the teeth underneath are healthy.
- Stains whitening can't lift. Deep coffee or tobacco staining, or a tooth that has darkened from inside. The porcelain is made in the shade you choose with the doctor.
- Gaps between teeth. Small spaces between the front teeth can be closed by making each veneer a little wider.
- Chipped, worn or cracked edges. A veneer rebuilds the edge and the length of a tooth that has broken or worn down.
- Teeth of uneven size or shape. Short, pointed or irregular teeth can be redesigned so the whole smile reads as one set.
- Slightly crooked teeth. Veneers can hide a mild rotation or overlap. They don't move teeth.
- Old fillings that no longer match. Front fillings that have yellowed or show at the edges can be covered.
When we suggest something else. Cavities and gum disease are treated first. If you clench or grind hard, or have a deep overbite, porcelain is more likely to chip, so we may plan a night guard or a different treatment. Crowded teeth often do better with orthodontics before, or instead of, veneers. If only one tooth is chipped, bonding may be enough, and if color is the only problem, try whitening first.
How it works, visit by visit
Two visits at our office in Doral, with an optional online step before you travel.
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Online consultation
You send photographs of your smile. One of our doctors tells you what is realistic for your case, what it is likely to involve and roughly what it will cost. You can look at financing at this stage and pick a date.
Before you book, optional
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Exam, design and preparation
Exam, X-rays and photographs, then the design: shape, size and shade, chosen with you. You see a preview of the result before you decide. Once you approve it, the teeth are numbed and prepared, and you leave wearing temporary veneers.
First visit
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Made in our lab
Our in-house master ceramists make each veneer to the approved design. The lab is part of the practice, so the doctor and the ceramist work on your case side by side.
Between visits
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Fitting
We try the veneers in and check the fit, the shade and the shape against your face before bonding them. Each one is bonded with resin cement, and then we check your bite.
Second visit
Real smiles from our patients
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Results vary from case to case.
What porcelain veneers in Miami cost
Our smile makeover is 20 porcelain veneers, 10 upper and 10 lower, designed and fitted in two visits. The starting price includes the initial exam, X-rays and photographs, and the work of our in-house master ceramists.
The final figure depends on your case: how many teeth you want covered, and whether anything has to be treated first, such as a cavity or gum disease. We confirm your exact plan at the first visit, before you commit.
Dental insurance usually doesn't cover veneers placed for cosmetic reasons. We accept insurance for the care your plan does cover, and we can check your plan with you before you come in.
- Upper arch, 10 veneers
- from $5,500
- Lower arch, 10 veneers
- from $4,500
- Both arches, 20 veneers
- from $9,000
Or from $209 a month with financing. We work with CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit.
- Free veneer consultation
- Financing available
- Insurance accepted for covered care
Recovery and aftercare
- Back to work the same day. There is no downtime. Wait until the numbness wears off before you eat or drink anything hot.
- Some sensitivity at first. Prepared teeth can feel more sensitive to hot and cold for a while. If it is strong or doesn't settle, call us.
- Brush and floss as usual. Twice a day with a soft brush and a nonabrasive fluoride toothpaste, and clean between the teeth every day. The tooth under a veneer can still decay.
- Keep hard things away from the front teeth. Don't chew ice, pens or nails, or open packages with your teeth. Cut hard food and chew it with your back teeth.
- A night guard if you grind. Clenching at night is a common reason porcelain chips. A custom guard takes that load off the veneers.
- Regular check-ups. Exams and cleanings let us check the edges and the bond before a small problem grows.
What patients ask before deciding
Do porcelain veneers hurt?
The preparation is done with local anesthetic, so you feel pressure rather than pain. Afterward your teeth may be sensitive to hot and cold for a while. Most people go back to work the same day.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Usually 10 to 15 years with good care, and often longer. In a 2021 review of 25 clinical studies, about 95 in 100 porcelain veneers were still in service after ten years. Grinding, biting hard objects and skipping check-ups shorten that.
Can you go back to your natural teeth after veneers?
No. Some enamel is removed to place a porcelain veneer, and enamel doesn't grow back. When a veneer wears out, it is replaced with a new veneer or another restoration.
Can I bite into an apple with veneers?
It is safer to cut apples and other hard or crunchy food into pieces and chew with your back teeth. Porcelain is strong, but biting straight into something hard puts force on the edges, and that is where chips start.
Will porcelain veneers stain?
Porcelain resists stains better than natural enamel, but the surface can still pick up some color from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco. Rinsing after them and keeping your cleanings helps.
Can you whiten porcelain veneers?
No. Whitening gels lighten natural teeth, not porcelain, and abrasive whitening products can scratch the surface. If you want your other teeth whiter, whiten them before the veneers are made so we can match the new shade.
How much do porcelain veneers cost per tooth?
We price the full smile makeover by arch: from $5,500 for 10 upper veneers, from $4,500 for 10 lower, and from $9,000 for both, or from $209 a month with financing. A smaller number of veneers is priced at your consultation.
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