Porcelain veneers
Veneers designed around your face, your lip line and the shade you actually want, with a preview before anything is permanent.
How porcelain veneers works at Brightside
Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells bonded to the front of teeth. They can close small gaps, lengthen worn edges, straighten the look of mildly crooked teeth and cover stains that whitening cannot reach.
Our cosmetic lead, Dr. Ethan Kowalczyk, starts every case with photos and a digital smile design. You try on a temporary mock-up of your new smile before we prepare a single tooth, so you can see it, show your family and ask for changes.
"The best cosmetic dentistry is the kind nobody notices. People just think you look well rested."Dr. Ethan Kowalczyk, DDSWhat is included
Everything listed here is part of the visit, not an add-on.
- Smile consultation with photos and bite analysis
- Digital smile design and wax-up
- Try-in mock-up you wear home
- Local anesthetic and minimal tooth preparation
- Custom temporaries between visits
- Lab-crafted porcelain from a Columbus ceramist
- Bonding appointment and bite adjustment
- Night guard to protect your investment
What to expect, start to finish
We explain each step before it happens, and you can pause at any time.
Design
Photos, scans and a conversation about what you like and dislike about your smile.
Preview
A resin mock-up goes over your teeth so you can see the new shape in the mirror.
Prepare
A thin layer of enamel is polished away and temporaries go on the same day.
Bond
Final veneers are checked for shade and fit, then bonded and polished.
Protect
A follow-up visit and a custom night guard keep them looking new.
Why patients choose it
Stain resistant
Glazed porcelain shrugs off coffee better than natural enamel.
Natural light play
Layered ceramics reflect light like real teeth.
Several fixes at once
Shape, color and small gaps improve in one treatment.
You approve the look
The try-in step means no surprises on bonding day.
Cost and what affects it
Veneers are cosmetic and rarely covered by insurance. Figures are illustrations only; your quote depends on the number of teeth and design.
Insurance, membership and financing- Porcelain veneer, per toothSample range$1,150 to $1,650
- Composite veneer, per toothFaster, less durable option$450 to $650
- Digital smile designCredited toward treatment$150
- Monthly payment example6 veneers, 60 months, approved credit, sampleFrom $118/mo
From a patient
I wore the preview for a weekend and got to tweak the shape. My veneers look like my teeth, only better.
Related services
Teeth whiteningBrighten several shades with a 90-minute in-office session or custom take-home trays.
Invisalign clear alignersStraighten teeth with near-invisible, removable aligners and check-ins every 8 weeks.
Crowns & root canalsRelieve infection and rebuild cracked or weak teeth with comfortable, modern care.
Porcelain veneers FAQ
Have a different question? Call (614) 555-0111 and ask for our patient care team.
Not when they are designed well. We match surface texture, translucency and shape to your face, and you approve a preview before the final porcelain is made.
Yes. Single veneers are harder to match, so we work closely with our ceramist and may take extra shade photos.
Traditional porcelain veneers require removing a thin layer of enamel, so they are considered permanent. Composite veneers may need little or no preparation.