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Cosmetic Care · St. Clair, MO

A smile that
actually looks like
your best self.

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-crafted shells that bond to the front of your teeth — correcting chips, stains, gaps, and shape in one treatment. Done right, they look completely natural. Done great, they look like you, just better. This is the work we take the most care with.

A radiant smile after porcelain veneers
10-15yrs
Typical lifespan
With good care, often much longer
2-3visits
From start to finish
Consultation, prep, and placement
6-8teeth
Typical cosmetic case
What shows when you smile naturally
Custom
Every set
Designed to match your face, not a stock shape

The process,
start to finish.

Veneers aren't a one-visit procedure — they require careful planning, design, and craftsmanship. Done well, they change your life. Done quickly, they look fake. Here's how we do it.

1
Consultation & smile design · 60 min

We take photos, do a 3D scan, and talk in depth about what you want to change. Using smile design software, we can show you a preview of the result before any work. You approve the plan before we start.

2
Tooth preparation · 90 min

We remove a very thin layer of enamel from the front of each tooth — just enough for the veneer to bond without making the tooth look bulky. For some "no-prep" cases, minimal to no enamel removal is needed.

3
Digital scan & temporaries · 30 min

A digital scan captures the exact shape of your prepared teeth. Temporary veneers go on to protect the teeth and let you "test drive" the new shape for 2–3 weeks.

4
Lab crafting · 2-3 weeks

Your veneers are handcrafted by a specialized ceramist — not milled by a machine for cosmetic front teeth. Subtle details in color, translucency, and surface texture are what make the difference between "noticeable work" and "amazing smile."

5
Try-in & bonding · 90 min

We try the veneers in first (before bonding) so you can see them and approve. Any small adjustments are made. Once you're happy, they're permanently bonded with a light-cured cement. The bond is stronger than natural enamel.

6
Follow-up & care · 30 min

A follow-up visit 1–2 weeks later checks the fit, the bite, and makes any final tweaks. We'll talk through care — a night guard is often recommended to protect veneers from grinding.

Veneers are right for
specific situations.

Case 01

Stains that won't whiten

Deep intrinsic stains (tetracycline staining, fluorosis, trauma-related discoloration) often don't respond to whitening. Veneers cover them completely and give you full control over final color.

Case 02

Small chips & worn edges

Years of grinding or an accident that chipped a front tooth — veneers restore the original shape. For single-tooth repairs, composite bonding is sometimes the better call; we'll tell you honestly.

Case 03

Gaps between teeth

Small gaps can be closed with veneers (for aesthetic cases) or Invisalign (if orthodontic movement is a better fit). Each has trade-offs we'll walk through.

Case 04

Misshapen or small teeth

Naturally small, pointed, or irregularly shaped teeth can be reshaped with veneers to give a more uniform, balanced smile.

Case 05

Full smile transformation

For patients wanting a complete smile makeover, 8–10 upper veneers plus any needed lower work creates a cohesive, balanced result. This is significant investment work — we plan it very carefully.

Our philosophy

Natural-looking, not generic.

The biggest visual tell of "veneered teeth" is that they all look identical — same shape, same brightness, too perfect. We design each veneer slightly differently (like natural teeth are) and choose shades that look believable for your skin tone and age. The goal is a smile that makes people say "you look great" — not "you got veneers."

Questions
we hear often.

How long do veneers last?
10–15 years is typical, and many last 20+ with proper care. The biggest factors: a night guard if you grind, avoiding biting into hard foods (apples, ice) with your front teeth, and good daily oral hygiene. A single veneer can be replaced if needed.
Are veneers reversible?
Because we remove a small layer of enamel, traditional veneers are considered permanent. If a veneer is ever removed, the tooth underneath will need a replacement veneer or crown. "No-prep" veneers (minimal to no enamel removal) are reversible but aren't suitable for every case.
How much do they cost?
Veneers typically run $1,500–$2,500 per tooth, with most full cosmetic cases landing around $15,000–$20,000 for 6–10 veneers. Insurance generally doesn't cover cosmetic work, but CareCredit financing is available with 0% promotional terms on shorter plans.
What's the difference between porcelain and composite veneers?
Porcelain is hand-crafted in a lab, resists stains, and lasts 10–15+ years. Composite is applied chair-side in a single visit, costs about a third as much, but stains over time and typically lasts 5–7 years. For significant cosmetic work, porcelain is worth the investment.
Will people be able to tell?
Done right, no. The most common comment from our patients is "people tell me I look great — they don't know why." Done by lower-quality ceramists or with poor tooth prep, yes — you'll see the "veneer look." Which is why we take the extra time to do it right.
Can I whiten my other teeth afterward?
If you plan to whiten your natural teeth, do it first — veneers don't respond to whitening. We match the veneer color to your target shade so everything looks uniform. Plan to whiten every few years afterward to keep the other teeth matching.

Ready to redesign
your smile?

Veneers are an investment in how you feel every time you look in the mirror. We take this work seriously. Book a consultation — we'll take photos, do a 3D scan, and show you a preview of what's possible before any decisions are made.