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The smile you pictured, built on the one you have.

Custom porcelain and composite veneers, shaded and shaped for your face in our Belltown office, with the cost spelled out before we begin.

Plan your veneers Call (206) 225-2882

The smile you pictured, built on the one you have.

Taking new patients
PPO insurance accepted
Prices posted upfront

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How do veneers work?

A veneer is a wafer-thin facing bonded to the front of a tooth to change how it looks: color, outline, size, even length. It’s one of the more transformative options in cosmetic dentistry, capable of changes whitening and minor touch-ups can’t reach. We’ll go over the options and their cost before anything starts.

Because the veneer covers the part of the tooth people see, what shows is the veneer’s shade and shape, not the original enamel. There are two materials to choose from.

For a closer comparison, see porcelain vs. composite veneers.

• Veneers 101
• Porcelain veneers

Porcelain: built to last

The most lifelike option and highly stain-resistant. A thin layer of enamel is removed so they sit flush, which permanently changes the tooth.

Composite: easier on the wallet

Lower cost, often done in one appointment, and little to no enamel removed. They do wear out sooner than porcelain.

Plan your veneers

Several fixes at once

Color, shape, size, and small gaps addressed in a single treatment.

Designed around you

Shade and proportions matched to your face so the result reads as natural.

Cost before commitment

See the price first, with payment options if you’d like them.

Good candidates for veneers

Veneers shine on teeth that are healthy but don’t look the way you’d like:

If your goal is a quick, budget-friendly repair for one small chip, check how bonding compares to veneers before deciding.

• Chips or small cracks
• Internal stains whitening can’t touch
• Spaces between teeth
• Teeth that are slightly uneven or oddly shaped
• Significantly crooked teeth, which typically need orthodontics first
• Missing teeth, which call for an implant or bridge
• Teeth with major decay or damage, which usually need a crown

When veneers aren’t the answer

Veneers change a tooth’s surface, so some problems need a different approach:

If several of these apply, a smile makeover plan can sequence the treatments correctly.

Getting veneers, step by step

Porcelain usually takes two appointments.

Visit one: you and your dentist design the look, then about half a millimeter of enamel is removed so the veneers won’t sit bulky. We take a digital scan or impression and fit temporaries while the lab makes your permanent set. Visit two: the final veneers are bonded on and fine-tuned. Composite is often done in a single visit, sculpted directly onto your teeth.

Good to know before you start

How long will veneers last?

Looked after well, porcelain usually lasts 10 to 15 years and composite about 5 to 7.

Every veneer will need replacing someday, so budget for it. Routine cleanings, a night guard if you grind, and not chewing ice or nails all extend their life.

Porcelain requires removing a sliver of enamel, and that’s permanent, so the tooth will always need a veneer or similar covering. Your dentist will explain exactly what your teeth need before you commit.

Veneer pricing in Seattle

Since veneers are cosmetic, insurance rarely helps. Price depends on the material and how many teeth are involved. You’ll have an exact figure for your plan at your consult, before any work begins.

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Three steps, price agreed first

The process

Book online or call

Choose a time that works; we open at 7 am Monday through Thursday.

Design consult

We discuss what you want, compare porcelain and composite, and price each.

Go ahead on your terms

Decide how to proceed, with the cost settled before we start.

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Veneer FAQs

Before you book

What do veneers cost?

That depends on the material and how many teeth, and insurance usually treats veneers as cosmetic. You’ll get an exact price at your consult before any work.

Will veneers ruin my teeth?

Porcelain does require removing a little enamel, a permanent change that means the tooth will always need a covering. Composite takes little or none. Your dentist will spell out what’s involved for your teeth first.

Do veneers last forever?

No. Expect roughly 10 to 15 years from porcelain and 5 to 7 from composite before replacement. Good habits push them toward the longer end.

How many will I need?

That depends on how many teeth show in your smile and what you’d like to change. Some people do one or two; others do the whole smile line. We’ll plan it with you.

Veneers or bonding?

Depends on the job. Bonding is quicker and cheaper for small repairs; veneers handle bigger changes to shape and color and last longer. Your goals and budget decide.