Porcelain Veneers & Lumineers® in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Erase Flaws and Chips from Your Smile
Do you avoid smiling because of stained, chipped, worn or slightly crooked teeth? Your smile should bring you joy, not embarrassment. Porcelain veneers in Fort Lauderdale are wafer-thin shells of dental porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth — they correct color, shape, size and small alignment problems at the same time, and they do it in as little as two appointments. Under the care of our cosmetic dentists at Smile Design Dental, led by Dr. Diego Azar, you can transform your visible “smile zone” without months of treatment. Prefer something less invasive? We also place no-drill Lumineers®, and we offer financing so treatment can be paid monthly.
Who Is a Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?
Most patients with cosmetic concerns are good candidates for veneers, provided the underlying teeth and gums are healthy. Veneers are a cosmetic solution, not a structural one — if you have a significant bite problem we will recommend orthodontics first, and if you are missing a tooth entirely you need a dental implant or a crown, not a veneer. Where veneers excel is appearance, and a full smile makeover often combines them with whitening or bonding. Our porcelain veneers beautifully address:
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Malformed teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Discolored teeth
- Worn-down teeth
- Porcelain Veneers Before & After
- Porcelain Veneers Before & After
Our Personalized Treatment Process
Creating a new smile with veneers involves hiding problem teeth while ensuring they look and feel entirely natural. We have perfected the balance of artistry and functionality to provide top-notch porcelain veneer treatments at our Fort Lauderdale locations.
At your first appointment, our cosmetic dentist will remove a few millimeters from the front surface of your tooth enamel to ensure that your custom dental veneers will fit comfortably over your natural teeth. We then take impressions of your modified teeth to hand-design your veneers. Our detailed approach ensures the ideal size, shape, and color for your new smile. When your restorations are ready, you’ll return to our office, and we’ll check the fit and securely bond the veneers to your teeth.
Veneers do not require special maintenance and will not stain like natural teeth. However, it would help to continue brushing and flossing daily to keep your smile beautiful and fresh. Custom veneers complement your gum and lip lines, facial features, and skin tone. Combined with our comprehensive cosmetic treatments, they’ll give you a total smile makeover that will last for many years.
Porcelain Veneers vs Composite Veneers vs Lumineers®
Three different treatments get called "veneers", and they are not interchangeable. Here is how they actually compare.
| Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers | Lumineers® | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Lab-made dental porcelain | Tooth-colored resin, shaped in the chair | Ultra-thin patented porcelain |
| Enamel removed | A fraction of a millimeter | Little to none | None |
| Appointments | Two | Usually one | Two |
| Stain resistance | Excellent | Stains over time | Excellent |
| Typical lifespan | 10–15 years or more | 4–8 years | 10–20 years |
| Reversible | No | Yes | Yes |
| Relative cost | Higher | Lowest | Higher |
Not sure which fits? If you want the longest lasting result and the most dramatic change, porcelain wins. If you want the lowest cost or a quick fix on one or two teeth, composite bonding is the better value. If the idea of removing enamel bothers you, Lumineers give you a reversible option. We will tell you honestly which one suits your teeth at your consultation.
Considering a minimally invasive alternative to veneers?
At Smile Design Dental, our dentists are also specially trained to provide Lumineers® in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Some patients prefer this alternative to veneers because it requires no drilling. Our cosmetic dentists will conduct an oral examination during your consultation to determine if you’re a candidate for Lumineers. We’ll then take impressions of your teeth and send them to a lab for custom creation. Once we receive them, you’ll return for easy, final placement and a brand-new smile.
Most patients are great candidates, but some may have gum disease requiring preliminary treatments to ensure optimal results. The good news is that Smile Design Dental offers comprehensive dental services, so you won’t need to go anywhere else. We file your insurance claim for you and work with dental financing companies so treatment can be spread over monthly payments.
Discover the right solution for your smile at any of our four South Florida offices.
How Much Do Porcelain Veneers Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Veneers are priced per tooth, not per smile, so the honest answer depends on your case. Four things move the number.
How many teeth you treat
Most smile zones need six to ten veneers for a balanced result. Some patients only want one or two teeth corrected, and that is a very different investment.
Porcelain or composite
Porcelain is lab-made, stain-resistant and lasts far longer. Composite bonding costs less up front but needs replacing sooner.
Preparation needed
Gum treatment, whitening of the teeth that will sit next to the veneers, or replacing an old crown all add to the plan.
Veneers or Lumineers®
Lumineers require no drilling and no temporaries, which changes both the chair time and the price.
Cosmetic veneers are rarely covered by dental insurance, so we are upfront about it. What we do offer is a written treatment plan with the full cost before anything is scheduled, and third-party financing so you can spread it over monthly payments. Book a consultation and you will leave knowing your exact number.
See Real Veneer Results Before You Decide
Photographs tell you more than any description can. Every smile in our gallery belongs to a real Smile Design Dental patient — no stock images, no digital mock-ups presented as results. Look for the cases closest to your own starting point.
Porcelain Veneers Near You — Four South Florida Offices
Veneer treatment takes two visits a couple of weeks apart, so the practical question is which office is closest to you. We place veneers at all four of our Broward County locations.
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Porcelain Veneers — Frequently Asked Questions
How much do veneers cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Veneers are priced per tooth, and most smile zones use six to ten. The final figure depends on how many teeth you treat, whether you choose porcelain or composite, and any preparation your teeth need first. You receive a written treatment plan with the full cost before anything is scheduled, and financing is available.
Does insurance cover porcelain veneers?
Usually not. Veneers are considered cosmetic, so most dental plans exclude them. If a tooth is damaged and the veneer serves a restorative purpose, part of the treatment may be claimable — we check your benefits before treatment and tell you exactly where you stand.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With good hygiene and regular check-ups, porcelain veneers commonly last 10 to 15 years and often longer. Composite veneers typically need replacing after 4 to 8 years.
Do veneers damage your natural teeth?
Porcelain veneers require removing a fraction of a millimeter of enamel, which does not grow back — that is why the decision is permanent. Lumineers® require no drilling at all, which makes them reversible. We will tell you which is appropriate for your enamel at the consultation.
How many veneers will I need?
It depends on how many teeth show when you smile. Six to ten covers the visible smile zone for most people, but some patients only need one or two teeth corrected to match the rest.
Do veneers stain?
Porcelain does not stain the way natural enamel does — coffee, tea and red wine will not discolor it. Composite veneers do stain over time. Note that veneers also do not whiten, so any whitening is done before they are made, to set the shade.
Is getting veneers painful?
The preparation appointment is done under local anesthetic and most patients report no pain. Some mild sensitivity to hot and cold is normal for a few days while you wear the temporaries.
What is the difference between veneers and Lumineers®?
Lumineers are a specific brand of ultra-thin porcelain veneer that bonds over the tooth without removing enamel. They are reversible and require no temporaries, but because they are thinner they are less able to mask very dark or badly misshapen teeth.