12 Questions to Ask at Your Veneer Consultation
Bring these 12 questions to any veneer consultation to compare dentists with confidence, from materials and labs to pricing, timelines, and guarantees.
The right questions turn a veneer consultation from a sales pitch into a real comparison. Bring this list to every dentist you interview, including us, and you will know within an hour who designs smiles and who just sells them.
The 12 questions
- How many veneer cases do you personally complete each month?
- Can I see before and after photos of your own patients with teeth like mine?
- Which porcelain system and dental lab do you use, and why?
- Who designs the smile, you or the lab?
- Will I preview the design in temporaries before the porcelain is made?
- How much enamel will you remove from my teeth?
- What is included in the quoted price, and what costs extra?
- What happens if I chip a veneer next year?
- How do you handle bite problems or grinding?
- How long should my veneers last, and what shortens that?
- What do you do when a patient is not a good candidate?
- Can I speak with a past patient or read verified reviews?
What good answers sound like
Strong providers answer with specifics: named porcelain systems, a master ceramist they work with directly, published all-inclusive pricing like our 2026 cost guide, and a design preview step built into the process. Vague answers, stock photos, and pressure to book same-day are the red flags.
Compare us with anyone
Our full guide to choosing a cosmetic dentist in Orange County covers the decision in depth, and our 250+ five-star reviews and gallery answer question two before you ask it.
Ask us all 12
Make an appointment with Dr. Savage and bring the whole list. Free virtual consultations make interviewing us the easiest first step.