It depends on how many teeth are involved, the material, and whether anything underneath needs treating first. A single crown or veneer and a full upper arch are very different numbers. You’ll get an exact figure in writing, along with your payment options, in a private meeting before anything is scheduled.

A veneer is a thin shell, usually porcelain, bonded to the front surface of a tooth. It changes the shape, color, and alignment of that tooth without replacing it. Think of it as resurfacing rather than rebuilding.

The veneer isn’t permanent, but the decision usually is. Preparing a tooth means removing a thin layer of enamel, and enamel doesn’t grow back, so that tooth will need to stay covered from then on. We’ll make sure you understand that before you commit.

Porcelain veneers commonly last ten to fifteen years, and often longer with good care. Grinding, biting hard objects, and untreated gum disease shorten that, which is why we check your bite and your gums before planning cosmetic work.

The preparation is done under local anesthetic, so you shouldn’t feel it at the time. Most patients notice some sensitivity for a few days and nothing beyond that.

A veneer covers the front, top, and sides of a tooth. A crown covers the whole thing. Veneers suit teeth that are sound but don’t look the way you want, and crowns suit teeth that are cracked, heavily filled, or worn down.

Yes, and it’s the most useful part of the consultation. We take a 3D scan with our iTero scanner and build digital models and photos, so you can look at the proposed result and change your mind about it before any tooth is touched.

Whitening is a matter of days. A few crowns or veneers usually take two or three appointments across several weeks. A full-mouth rehabilitation is planned in stages and can run months. You’ll get a timeline at the consultation.

Yes. We see cosmetic patients from across the greater Memphis area, along with north Shelby County and Tipton County.