Composite veneers in Miami
Built directly onto your tooth, layer by layer, in the same visit. Nothing goes to a lab, so the result depends almost entirely on the dentist's hand.
When composite is the better choice
- You want a visible change without the porcelain investment
- You need to correct one or two teeth, not the whole smile
- You prefer a conservative option that often requires no preparation
- You want to see how it looks before committing to porcelain
- You're younger and your gum line is still maturing
When we don't recommend it
- Deep internal staining
- Untreated severe grinding
- Full-smile cases where maximum longevity is the priority
If composite isn't right for your case, we say so at the consultation rather than after you've paid for it.
The appointment
A single session of one to four hours, depending on how many teeth. Usually no anesthesia when no preparation is needed. You leave with the finished result.
How long they last
Four to eight years. Composite stains over time — coffee, wine, tobacco — and loses shine. We polish it in-office and it recovers much of its original look. It can be repaired without redoing the whole case, which porcelain cannot.
Cost
From $[X] per tooth. A full case starts at $[X], with financing from $[X] a month.
Porcelain or composite
Neither is better in the abstract. The right one fits your case, your bite and your budget.
| Porcelain | Composite | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 10–20 years | 4–8 years |
| Visits | 3–4 | 1 |
| Cost per tooth | $$$ | $ |
| Stains | No | Yes, over time |
| Tooth preparation | Minimal, usually | Sometimes none |
| If it breaks | Replaced | Repaired |
| Natural look | Greater translucency | Very good in expert hands |
| Reversible | No | Often yes |
Changing your whole smile and thinking ten years out? Porcelain. Correcting a little, spending less, or testing before you commit? Composite. We'll tell you which at your consultation, and why.
Questions patients ask
How many visits do composite veneers take?
One. A single session of 1 to 4 hours depending on how many teeth, and you leave with the finished result.
Do composite veneers stain?
Yes, over time — coffee, wine and tobacco dull the surface. We polish them in-office and they recover much of their original look.
Can composite be repaired?
Yes, in-office and without redoing the whole case. That's something porcelain does not allow.
Can I switch to porcelain later?
In many cases yes. Composite is often the conservative way to test a change before committing to porcelain.
One visit, one finished smile
Send us a photo and we'll tell you whether composite suits your case.