Cosmetic
Porcelain veneers
Custom veneers designed with Dr. Grace Liu, with a digital preview and a trial smile you can wear before anything is permanent.
- Visits
- 3 over about 3 weeks
- Lifespan
- 10 to 15 years with care
- Preview
- Digital design and trial smile
What to expect from porcelain veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth. They can close small gaps, lengthen worn edges and cover staining that whitening cannot reach. Good veneers look like teeth, not like a row of white tiles.
Dr. Liu starts with photos and a 3D scan, designs the new smile digitally, then places a temporary trial smile so you can see it on your own face. Only when you approve the look does the lab begin hand-layering the final porcelain.
What is included
Every porcelain veneers plan at Northstar covers these steps as standard.
- 01Smile design consultation with photos and video
- 023D scan and digital smile preview
- 03Trial smile mock-up worn before approval
- 04Minimal enamel preparation under local anesthetic
- 05Hand-layered porcelain from a local Pittsburgh lab
- 06Bite check, polish and night guard fitting
How the process works
- 1
Design
Photos, scans and a conversation about shape, length and shade.
- 2
Preview
A trial smile in temporary material so you can test the look.
- 3
Prepare
Light shaping of enamel and temporaries while the lab builds your veneers.
- 4
Bond
Final veneers are tried in, adjusted and bonded in one visit.
Why patients choose it
Wore the trial smile for a weekend before approving. The final veneers look natural enough that my own sister did not notice at first.
Natural shape
Designed around your face, lips and existing bite.
Stain resistant
Glazed porcelain resists coffee and tea far better than enamel.
Predictable
You approve the trial smile before anything permanent happens.
Durable
With a night guard, veneers often last well past a decade.
What affects the cost
Porcelain veneers typically range from $1,350 to $1,900 per tooth (sample figures).
We share a written estimate, including your insurance portion, before treatment begins.
Insurance and financing- 1Number of teeth
- Most smiles need 6 to 10 veneers on the upper arch.
- 2Material
- Layered porcelain costs more than pressed ceramic or composite.
- 3Prep work
- Whitening, gum contouring or aligners first can change the plan.
- 4Financing
- 0% plans for 12 months are available on approved credit.
Porcelain veneers FAQ
A thin layer of enamel is removed, usually around half a millimeter. It is not reversible, which is why we preview the result first.
Not when shade, translucency and shape are designed for your face. The trial smile lets you judge before we commit.
Veneers are usually considered cosmetic. Some plans cover part of the cost when a tooth is damaged.
Related services
See all services
Book your porcelain veneers visit
Tell us what you need and when you are free. Our front desk confirms within one business day.
4.9 from 1,186 patient reviews