Dr. Tejas Patel from Austin Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in smile makeovers. He uses veneers to help clients get a whiter, straighter smile. In the design stage, molds of the teeth are taken to create a wax-up of the new smile. Following this, they form the temporary veneers over the teeth. The goal is to show the patient a prototype of their new smile. After two weeks they are ready for permanent porcelain replacements. On average, veneers cost about $1,000 to $2,000 per tooth.