What Are Dental Veneers

Thin shells used to adjust tooth shape & colour

Veneers are thin, tooth-coloured shells placed over the front surface of teeth to improve shape, colour, symmetry, and smile balance. The goal isn’t to give you a generic look—it’s to create a result that fits your face, your speech, and the way you live day to day.

Veneers work best when the process is built around planning. That means clear records, digital smile design, material selection, previewing proportions, and careful placement—so the final result looks natural under real lighting, in photos, and in everyday conversation.

Planned in Detail—Not a Quick Cosmetic Add-On

Veneers are expensive because they’re custom restorations, not a quick cosmetic fix. Fees often include a consult and smile assessment, photos, digital scans or impressions, shade selection, and either lab-made porcelain or direct composite layering—planned to suit your facial features, phonetics, and tooth display.

Much of the cost comes from planning and lab work: diagnostic records, digital smile design or wax-up, material selection, try-in, and adhesive bonding. Depending on enamel and occlusion, minimal reduction, provisionals, and bite checks may be needed to reduce chipping, debonding, or gum irritation.

How Veneer Treatment Is Planned

Veneers are commonly used to correct:

Chips and uneven edges

Gaps and spacing

Teeth that look worn, short, or unbalanced

Stains that don’t respond to whitening

This planning phase helps determine whether minimal preparation will achieve the intended outcome without adding bulk or affecting function.

Smile Gallery

Results vary based on starting tooth condition and treatment goals.

What Veneers Can Help With

Veneers are commonly used to correct:

Not all cases are suitable; candidacy depends on oral health and tooth anatomy.

Assessment of tooth alignment, enamel thickness, and bite

Assessment of tooth alignment, enamel thickness, and bite

Assessment of tooth alignment, enamel thickness, and bite

Assessment of tooth alignment, enamel thickness, and bite

Assessment of tooth alignment, enamel thickness, and bite

No-prep veneers may be considered for:

Have Questions? Speak With Our Team

Contact us to discuss your concerns and available treatment options.

Discuss Your Treatment Plan

We will review your findings and outline appropriate treatment options.

Contact the Clinic Directly

Call 604-227-8897
Email hello@thesmileformula.com

Veneers FAQs

How do I know if veneers are right for me?

If you’re unhappy with shape, spacing, worn edges, or colour that whitening can’t fix, veneers may be a fit. The right approach depends on tooth structure, bite, and goals.

Porcelain (ceramic) veneers are made for a refined finish and strong stain resistance. Composite veneers use resin material and can be ideal in certain cases depending on the type of change you want.

Yes, but only certain smiles qualify. No-prep veneers rely on your natural tooth position, bite, and how much change is needed. This is confirmed during evaluation.

They shouldn’t. Proper planning focuses on balanced proportions, controlled brightness, and natural surface detail so your smile looks real in conversation and photos.

Routine hygiene, exams, and post-cosmetic cleanings help protect veneer results. If you have implants, implant-safe cleanings support long-term stability.

Explore The Smile Membership

For individuals who want steady care, predictable visits, and consistent support for long-term oral health and cosmetic maintenance.

Request a call from a Smile Concierge. Add your details and we'll call you right back

By providing my contact details, I agree to receive either emails or a call with the information I require. Please check the website for more detailed terms and conditions.