Transform Your Smile with Custom Veneers
Custom porcelain veneers correct chips, stains, gaps, and uneven teeth in just two visits. Thin, natural-looking, and designed to last ten to twenty years.
Minimal-Prep Options Available
Preserve more of your natural tooth
Free Consultation
Custom smile design and quote
Financing Available
CareCredit and payment plans
How can we help you?
Tell us what you would like to change about your smile.
Understanding Veneers
Thin shells that transform the front of your teeth
A veneer is a thin, custom-made shell that bonds to the front surface of a tooth. It changes the shape, shade, size, or alignment of the tooth in a way that looks completely natural. Veneers are most commonly placed on the front six to eight teeth that are visible when you smile.
Porcelain veneers are the gold standard. They are hand-crafted in a lab, resist staining, and mimic the light-reflecting properties of natural enamel. Composite veneers are sculpted directly onto the tooth in a single visit and are a more affordable starting point.
Both options are custom-designed for your face, your skin tone, and your smile goals. We show you a preview of the result before any permanent work begins.
Key facts
Are Veneers Right for You?
Veneers work best for cosmetic concerns in the front of your smile
We assess your teeth, gums, and bite at your free consultation and tell you honestly whether veneers are the right choice or whether another treatment would serve you better.
Veneers may be right if
- You have chipped, cracked, or worn front teeth
- Your teeth are stained beyond what whitening can fix
- You have small gaps between your front teeth
- Your teeth are slightly uneven or misaligned
- You want a dramatic smile improvement in just two visits
Consider an alternative if
- You have severe bite misalignment (orthodontics may be better first)
- You grind your teeth heavily without a nightguard
- You have significant tooth decay that needs treatment first
- You want to change back teeth (veneers are for the smile zone)
- Your teeth are very healthy and only need whitening
Veneer Types
Three options to match your goals and budget
The right type depends on how much change you want, your timeline, and your budget. We walk you through each at your consultation.
The Gold Standard
Porcelain Veneers
Hand-crafted in a ceramics lab from medical-grade porcelain. They resist staining, mimic the translucency of natural enamel, and last fifteen to twenty years with normal care.
- Most natural, lifelike appearance
- Stain-resistant surface
- Fifteen to twenty year lifespan
One-Visit Option
Composite Veneers
Sculpted directly onto your teeth in a single appointment using tooth-colored composite resin. A more affordable option that can be repaired easily if damaged.
- Completed in one visit
- More affordable starting point
- Easy to repair if chipped
Preserve More Tooth
Minimal-Prep Veneers
Ultra-thin porcelain veneers that require little to no removal of your natural tooth structure. Ideal when your teeth are in good shape but need cosmetic refinement.
- Little to no tooth reduction
- Reversible in some cases
- Same beautiful porcelain finish
Why Choose Veneers
Six reasons patients love their veneers
Instant smile transformation
Veneers correct multiple cosmetic issues at once: chips, stains, gaps, and uneven edges. The change is visible the moment they are bonded.
Ultra-natural appearance
Porcelain veneers mimic the translucency and light reflection of real enamel. They are custom shade-matched so they blend with your smile.
Stain-resistant
Porcelain resists coffee, tea, and wine stains far better than natural enamel. Your veneers stay bright for years.
Minimal tooth preparation
Only a thin layer of enamel is removed, about the thickness of a contact lens. Minimal-prep options remove even less.
Long-lasting results
Porcelain veneers typically last fifteen to twenty years. Composite veneers last five to seven years and are easy to repair or replace.
Custom-designed for your face
We consider your facial proportions, lip line, skin tone, and personal preferences when designing your veneers. The result is uniquely yours.
Veneers vs. Alternatives
How veneers compare to bonding and crowns
Composite bonding is great for minor fixes at lower cost. Crowns are the right choice when a tooth needs structural support. Veneers sit in the sweet spot: maximum cosmetic impact with minimal tooth alteration.
The Process
From consultation to your new smile
Here is exactly how veneers work at Peterborough Family Dental.
Consultation and Smile Design
We examine your teeth, discuss your goals, and design your ideal smile together. Photos and impressions are taken so you can see a preview of the result before committing. You leave with a treatment plan and written quote.
- Preview of your new smile and a clear plan
Cost & Financing
An investment in confidence that lasts for years
Veneers are a cosmetic procedure and are not typically covered by dental insurance. The cost depends on how many veneers you need and which type you choose. We give you the exact price per veneer at your consultation so you can plan comfortably.
CareCredit and other financing options let you spread the cost over monthly payments. Many patients find that when they divide the investment over fifteen to twenty years of daily confidence, the value is clear.
Your free consultation includes
Smile assessment, custom design preview, and clear per-veneer pricing. At no cost.
- Exact per-veneer pricing, no hidden fees
- CareCredit financing available
- Preview your smile before committing
Clear, Upfront Pricing
We give you the exact cost per veneer at your consultation. No hidden fees, no surprises.
CareCredit Financing
Monthly payments that fit your budget. Quick approval, manageable amounts.
Worth the Investment
Porcelain veneers last fifteen to twenty years. Divide the cost over the lifespan and the daily value is remarkable.
Your questions, answered
Plain answers from our Peterborough team: no jargon, no pressure.
- New patients welcome
- Most insurance accepted
- CareCredit financing available
Porcelain veneers typically last 15 to 20 years with normal care. Composite veneers last 5 to 7 years. Both can be repaired or replaced when the time comes.
Still have questions?
Call and you'll reach a real person on our team: no phone tree, no hold music. We'd genuinely love to help.
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Veneer Consultation
Come in and see what veneers can do for your smile. We will design a preview, walk you through your options, and give you clear pricing. No cost, no pressure, no obligation.
- New patients welcome
- Most insurance accepted