Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are thin, custom-crafted shells of tooth-shaped porcelain, bonded to the front of your teeth to transform their color, shape, and size.

What veneers can fix

  • Achieving a bright, uniform smile
  • Misaligned or irregularly shaped teeth
  • Severe or stubborn discoloration
  • Teeth that are too small, worn, or chipped
  • Gaps between teeth

The process

Getting veneers typically takes two visits with minimal anesthesia needed. At your first appointment, we lightly buff and shape your teeth to make room for the veneer's thickness, then take an impression and select the exact shade to match your smile. At your second visit, we bond each veneer into place and set it with a curing light.

Caring for your veneers

While not permanent, veneers are durable and can last many years with proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits.

Content reviewed by Jamisen Kohlman, DMD — KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Austin, TX.

Real Results

Porcelain veneers, before & after

Before Discolored worn upper teeth before porcelain veneer treatment
After 10 upper porcelain veneers with whitened lower teeth at KoLa Dentistry in Austin

Ten porcelain veneers across the upper arch transformed deep discoloration and wear for this KoLa Dentistry patient, with take-home whitening brightening the lower teeth to match.

Before Smile with gap and chipped front teeth after Invisalign, before porcelain veneers and crowns
After Bright even smile after Invisalign, 12 porcelain veneers and 8 crowns at KoLa Dentistry in Austin, TX

Crowded, chipped front teeth were first aligned with Invisalign — making the veneers more conservative and helping level the gumline — then restored with 12 porcelain veneers and 8 crowns (before photo taken after Invisalign). See more real results in our Smile Gallery →

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Veneers require a small amount of enamel removal to fit properly, so the process isn't reversible, but the veneers themselves typically last many years and can be replaced when needed.
Yes — porcelain veneers are custom-shaded and shaped to blend with your smile.
Typically two: at the first visit we prepare the teeth and take impressions for the lab; at the second we bond your custom veneers in place and fine-tune the fit and bite.
Brush and floss normally, keep up with regular cleanings, and avoid using your teeth as tools. If you grind your teeth at night, a custom night guard will protect your veneers while you sleep.
Composite bonding is ideal for smaller, single-visit repairs, while porcelain veneers are the longer-lasting choice for transforming the color, shape, or symmetry of several front teeth. We will help you weigh both options at a consultation.
Porcelain veneers at KoLa Dentistry run $1,200–$1,750* per tooth, reflecting the custom lab work involved in matching shape and shade to your smile — mid-range for the Austin area. Total cost depends mainly on how many teeth you’re treating — for smaller fixes, dental bonding is a more affordable alternative at $250–$800 per tooth. We provide a written estimate at your consultation, and financing is available through Cherry and CareCredit. As a purely cosmetic treatment, veneers typically aren’t covered by dental insurance — which is why we publish our fees up front.

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Smile Gallery

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