Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain Veneers in Ottawa
Thin porcelain restorations bonded to the front of selected teeth to change how those teeth look. Suitability, the number of veneers, and the final fee are confirmed after examination.
Starting from$995/ veneer
Treatment type
Porcelain veneer restorationsAppointment pathway
Examination, records, and a personalised planPublished fee
$995 / veneerAssessment
Consultation requiredOverview
What porcelain veneers are
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front surface of teeth. They are used when a patient wants to change the colour, shape, or apparent size of specific visible teeth.
They are not a substitute for repairing a tooth that needs a crown, filling, or other structural treatment, and they are not a whitening treatment. Neighbouring teeth, bite, and gum health all influence whether veneers are a reasonable option.
The published fee is per veneer. How many veneers, if any, belong in a plan is decided after the dentist examines your teeth — not from a standard smile package on this page.
Sunset Dental Centre provides porcelain veneer assessment in Greely, within Ottawa. The dentist reviews your teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work, and the appearance changes you are considering before recommending veneers or another option.
Comparing this option with other appearance-focused treatments? See Cosmetic Dentistry in Ottawa.
Who it may be for
Who may be a candidate for porcelain veneers?
Veneers may be considered when a patient wants to improve the appearance of one or more front teeth and those teeth can support a bonded restoration. Eligibility is confirmed only after examination.
- 01Often considered when teeth are worn, chipped, uneven in shape, or uneven in colour in a way that cleaning and whitening alone may not address.
- 02May be discussed when small spaces or minor alignment concerns are part of the cosmetic conversation. Larger alignment issues are often better planned with orthodontics first.
- 03Gum health, bite, remaining enamel, and habits such as grinding all affect whether veneers are recommended, delayed, or not advised.
How treatment is planned
How porcelain veneer treatment is planned
Visit count and laboratory steps vary. This page does not promise a two-visit treatment or a fixed laboratory timeline.- 01
Assessment
The dentist reviews your teeth, gums, bite, and what you want to change. Photographs or other records may be taken to help plan which teeth, if any, would receive veneers.
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Imaging / planning
The plan covers how many veneers are proposed, how much tooth surface would be prepared, and whether another treatment — such as alignment or gum care — should come first.
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Treatment
If veneers are recommended, the teeth are prepared according to the agreed plan and the restorations are bonded when they are ready. Temporary restorations are used only when the dentist determines they are needed.
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Follow-up
Fit, bite, and gum response are reviewed after placement. Daily cleaning and regular dental visits remain part of looking after veneers and the teeth underneath them.
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Benefits, limitations, and alternatives to porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers can change the colour, shape, apparent size, and proportion of selected visible teeth. They are planned per tooth, so the number of veneers depends on which teeth are being treated rather than a standard smile package.
Veneers require suitable tooth structure and may involve preparing enamel. They do not bleach like natural enamel, do not move teeth, and are not a substitute for a crown or filling when structural repair is needed. Depending on the concern, teeth whitening, clear aligners, or braces may be discussed instead or first.
Porcelain Veneers Cost in Ottawa
The figure below is the clinic’s published starting point per veneer. The number of veneers, and whether other care is needed, is confirmed at the consultation. The porcelain veneer cost guide explains why the number of teeth in the plan matters to the total. It is not a quote for a full smile.
Fees may vary depending on individual treatment needs. A consultation is required to confirm suitability and final treatment cost.Porcelain Veneers
Questions
Porcelain Veneer FAQs
How many veneers will I need?
That depends on which teeth you want to change and how they relate to your bite and smile. Some people discuss one or two teeth; others discuss a group of front teeth. The dentist confirms the number after examination.
Can veneers close gaps?
Veneers can change the apparent size and shape of teeth, which may reduce the look of small spaces. They are not the only way to address gaps, and they are not always the better way. Alignment with clear aligners or braces may be discussed instead, or first.
Do veneers whiten with bleaching gel?
Porcelain does not lighten the way natural enamel can. If colour matching matters, whitening of remaining natural teeth is usually discussed before veneers are planned — not as a later touch-up of the porcelain itself.
How long do veneers last?
This page does not publish a lifespan. How long a restoration serves you depends on bite, habits, gum health, and care. The dentist can talk about maintenance after seeing your teeth.
How much do porcelain veneers cost in Ottawa?
The published fee is $995 per veneer, not for a full set. The dentist confirms how many veneers, if any, are appropriate after examining your teeth. Any other care and the final treatment cost should be confirmed in the written plan.
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Tell us what you’re considering. The clinic team will follow up to discuss your appointment request and next steps.