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Porcelain Veneers — Custom-Designed, Precisely Fit

A great veneer case isn't about how white the teeth are. It's about proportion, translucency, and the way porcelain catches light. We design every case digitally first — so you see your new smile before we touch a tooth.

Visits
2–3 appointments
Timeline
2–3 weeks
Lifespan
10–20 years
COS · 05
Cosmetic
Chevy Chase, MD
Radiant Dental

Veneers done right

A porcelain veneer is a thin ceramic shell bonded to the front of a tooth. Done well, they correct chips, discoloration, spacing, and shape — while looking completely natural. Done poorly, they look like "veneer teeth" from twenty feet away: too white, too thick, too square.

The difference is almost always in the planning. Most veneer failures come from two things: not designing the case before prep, and using porcelain that's too opaque. We solve both with digital smile design and hand-selected porcelain from top-tier labs.

  • Designed digitally first. We model your new smile in Exocad before touching any tooth. You approve the design before prep.
  • Minimally invasive prep. We preserve as much natural enamel as possible — in some cases, no prep at all.
  • Natural-looking porcelain. Lab-fabricated feldspathic or pressed ceramic with layered translucency. Not the opaque, chalky look.
  • Precision bonded by Dr. Siddiqui personally. The bond is what makes a veneer last. It's done by hand, under magnification, one tooth at a time.

From consultation to final smile

Expect 2–3 visits over about three weeks.

01

Consult & digital design

Photos, scans, and a conversation about what you want. We model your new smile digitally and show you a preview before any treatment starts.

Visit 1
02

Mock-up & approval

We can try the design in your mouth as a temporary composite mock-up, so you see the new smile on your face before committing.

Optional, ~45 min
03

Prep & temporaries

Minimal tooth reduction (often 0.3–0.5 mm), digital impression, and lab-crafted temporary veneers placed same-day.

Visit 2
04

Final bond

Custom porcelain veneers arrive from lab. Precision-bonded one at a time under magnification. Final polish and bite check.

Visit 3, ~2 hours

What makes ours different

Anyone can sell veneers. The difference is in how they're designed, fabricated, and bonded.

APP 01

Smile design first

We design the final smile digitally before any tooth is touched. You approve the look before we commit. No surprises at delivery.

APP 02

Enamel preservation

We prep as little tooth as possible — in many cases, 0.3–0.5 mm or less. Some cases need no prep at all. More enamel = better long-term bond.

APP 03

Layered, not monolithic

We favor layered feldspathic or e.max veneers with multiple translucency zones. The teeth catch light the way real teeth do.

Real patient, real porcelain

A recent upper-arch veneer case. Spacing, edge wear, and discoloration — addressed with layered porcelain designed to catch light the way natural enamel does.

Before
Porcelain veneers case — before: worn, discolored upper front teeth with spacing
After
Porcelain veneers case — after: natural-looking layered porcelain veneers restoring symmetry and color
Upper arch veneer restoration
Radiant Dental Care · Chevy Chase, MD · Treatment by Dr. Jay Siddiqui, DDS

Veneer pricing

Simple and flat: $1,600 per tooth for porcelain veneers. Most smile cases are 6, 8, or 10 veneers — covering the teeth that show when you smile.

Our Price

What it costs at Radiant

Porcelain veneer (per tooth) Lab-fabricated or in-house milled
$1,600 flat
6-tooth smile Typical minimum recommendation
$9,600
8-tooth smile Better coverage for most smiles
$12,800
10-tooth smile For wider smiles
$16,000
Digital smile design & mock-up $499 at consult — credited to veneer cost if you move forward
$499
Cherry financing available for flexible monthly payment plans. Cosmetic dentistry is typically not covered by insurance.

Frequently asked

How many veneers do I need?
Depends on your smile line. Most cases are 6 or 8 — enough to cover the teeth visible when you smile. Some patients only need 4 (the front four). We'll show you digitally at consultation.
Will veneers look fake?
Only if they're designed to look that way. We work with patients to match their features, age, and personality. A 28-year-old influencer and a 62-year-old executive get different veneers — because that's what looks natural.
How much tooth is removed?
Typically 0.3–0.5 mm — less than the thickness of a fingernail. In some cases, we can go fully no-prep. We never prep more than necessary.
Are veneers permanent?
Veneers themselves last 10–20 years with good care. The preparation is permanent — once a tooth is prepped for a veneer, it will always need something on it. That's why we prep as little as possible.
How do I take care of veneers?
Brush and floss normally. Avoid biting hard objects (ice, pens, fingernails) and consider a nightguard if you grind. Regular cleanings every 6 months — we inspect veneer margins at every visit.
Can I see the result before committing?
Yes. We offer digital smile preview at consultation, and a temporary composite mock-up you can try in your mouth before we prep anything. No surprises.

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Ready When You Are

Your next smile starts with a consultation

Dr. Jay Siddiqui personally evaluates every case. No associates, no rotating doctors. Book online or call to schedule — evenings and Saturdays available.