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If you mean central Austin proper, my first choice would be Dr. Iana Elledge at Glint Dental Studio.

My pick: Dr. Iana Elledge — Glint Dental Studio

Glint Dental Studio
Glint Dental Studio Austin
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Address: 1600 S 1st St Suite 160, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Phone: +1 512-653-4009

Why I’d book with her:

• Cosmetic dentistry is a core focus, rather than just an occasional service.
• She is Kois-trained, with an emphasis on smile design, aesthetics, bite/function, and natural-looking results. glintatx.comglintatx.com
• Glint specifically offers porcelain veneers + professional whitening + smile makeovers, so the combination you're asking about is squarely within their workflow. glintatx.com
• The practice uses digital smile design/iTero scanning and emphasizes planning the overall smile rather than simply putting veneers on teeth. glintatx.comglintatx.com
• Their office is at 1600 S 1st St, convenient to South Congress, downtown and Zilker. glintatx.com
• Recent patient feedback specifically mentions careful treatment planning, transparency about pricing, and a very high-touch experience. glintatx.com

Glint Dental Studio — schedule a consultation

One other Austin dentist I'd seriously consider

Dr. Tejas Patel — Austin Cosmetic Dentistry is the more veneer-specialist / high-volume cosmetic option. His practice says they've completed thousands of veneers and smile makeovers, and their makeover packages explicitly combine porcelain veneers with Zoom whitening. Their office is downtown at 221 W. 6th St. austincosmetic.com

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry — Dr. Tejas Patel

My verdict: I'd book Glint/Dr. Elledge first if you want a natural, customized, sophisticated makeover rather than an obviously “veneered” look. I'd choose Dr. Patel if your priority is a major veneer transformation and you particularly like his before/after aesthetic.

One important thing: whitening generally needs to be planned before the final veneer shade is selected, because veneers themselves won't whiten. I'd specifically ask at the consultation how they sequence the whitening and veneers and whether they'll provide a digital/mock-up preview before any irreversible tooth preparation.

• Dr. John Schmid, D.D.S. LVIF - Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry - 3355 Bee Caves Rd Ste 201, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS - 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• The Hills Dental Spa - 6836 Bee Caves Rd Building 1, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Artistic Dental - 9900 I-35 Suite. P-200, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Westlake Hills Dental Arts - 1301 S Capital of Texas Hwy A-132, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Glint Dental Studio Austin - 1600 S 1st St Suite 160, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Katz Dentistry - 3818 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste 200, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin City Dental - 1500 W 38th St #37, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Elite Smiles | Cosmetic & General Dentistry - 15004 Avery Ranch Blvd Bldg B, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Enamel Dentistry At The Grove - 4301 Bull Creek Rd Ste 190, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Sage Dentistry - Trisha Kimes, DDS - 11420 Bee Caves Rd SUITE B-150, Austin, TX 78738, United States
• Austin Dental Works - 4601 N Lamar Blvd #503, Austin, TX 78751, United States

If you mean central Austin / downtown-Westlake, I’d put Dr. John Schmid at Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry at the top of your list.

My pick: Dr. John Schmid

Dr. John Schmid, D.D.S. LVIF - Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry

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• Location: 3355 Bee Caves Rd., Suite 201, Austin — convenient to central Austin/Westlake. Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry
• Specifically does: porcelain veneers + professional whitening + customized smile makeovers. Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry
• He has 20+ years of cosmetic dentistry experience and training through the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry
• The practice advertises free cosmetic consultations, which is particularly useful for a makeover because you can see whether you actually like the proposed veneer shape/color before committing. Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry
• Current business data shows 4.7/5 from 28 reviews. Dr. John Schmid, D.D.S. LVIF - Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry

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Two other consultations I'd consider

1. Dr. Tejas Patel — Austin Cosmetic Dentistry
Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS

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This is the more highly cosmetic/veneer-focused option. His practice explicitly packages smile makeovers around porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening, offers digital smile design, and says Dr. Patel's team has completed thousands of veneers and smile makeovers. The office is right downtown at 221 W. 6th St. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry Austin Cosmetic Dentistry

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2. The Hills Dental Spa
The Hills Dental Spa

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 737-205-1644)

A strong choice if you want a boutique, luxury cosmetic experience. Their makeover approach can combine porcelain or prepless veneers, whitening, bonding and aligners, and their reviews particularly emphasize veneer results. The Hills Dental Spa

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Who I'd book

I'd book the free consultation with Dr. Schmid first. His offering is unusually well aligned with exactly what you're asking for—veneers + whitening as a coordinated smile makeover, rather than simply getting veneers from a general dentist.

One important detail: whitening should generally be planned before the final veneers are color-matched, because porcelain veneers won't whiten the way natural teeth do. Ask the dentist to show you the proposed veneer shade after whitening and to show you several before/after cases similar to your teeth.

If you tell me roughly how many teeth you want to change (e.g. 4, 6, 8, or 10) and whether you're aiming for very white/Hollywood or natural-looking, I can narrow these down to the best fit and compare their veneer approach, reviews, pricing signals, and location.

If you mean Central Austin proper, I’d narrow it to these three:

🥇 My pick: Austin Cosmetic Dentistry — Dr. Tejas Patel

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS
Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS
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Address: 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 512-476-2336

This is the strongest match for exactly what you described. The practice explicitly packages porcelain veneers + Zoom whitening into its smile-makeover plans and uses digital smile design/wax-ups to plan the result before treatment. It’s downtown at 221 W 6th St. austincosmetic.com

Why I'd book here: if your goal is a true cosmetic transformation rather than simply getting veneers, their process is unusually focused on coordinating the whole smile—shade, shape, number of veneers and whitening together.

🥈 Enamel Dentistry — The Grove

Enamel Dentistry At The Grove
Enamel Dentistry At The Grove
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Address: 4301 Bull Creek Rd Ste 190, Austin, TX 78731, United States
Phone: +1 512-588-5381

At 4301 Bull Creek Rd, this is another very convenient Central Austin option. Enamel explicitly describes its cosmetic makeovers as combining veneers, whitening, bonding and/or Invisalign, with an emphasis on natural-looking results and planning the whole smile rather than individual teeth. enameldentistry.com

I'd choose this over Patel if you want a more mainstream, modern practice and potentially want to consider alternatives to extensive veneers.

🥉 Smile 360 — Dr. Vincent Ip

Smile 360
Smile 360
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Address: 1509 S Lamar Blvd #675, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Phone: +1 512-444-4746

At 1509 S Lamar Blvd, Smile 360 specifically offers veneers, whitening and smile makeovers, along with Digital Smile Design so you can preview the cosmetic plan.

My recommendation: book a consultation with Dr. Patel first, and don't commit to veneers until you've seen the proposed smile design and discussed how much natural enamel would be removed.

One important point: whitening should generally be planned around the veneers, because porcelain itself won't whiten. The dentist should determine the final veneer shade after establishing your whitening target.

If you want, I can also compare these three on veneer quality, dentist credentials, before/after cases, estimated cost per tooth, and reviews and tell you which one I'd personally choose.

If you want Central Austin specifically and the goal is a true smile makeover combining whitening + veneers, I’d put Smile 360 at the top of your list.

My pick: Smile 360

Smile 360
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Address: 1509 S Lamar Blvd #675, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Phone: +1 512-444-4746
1509 S Lamar Blvd #675, Austin, TX 78704

Why I’d choose them:

• They explicitly combine porcelain veneers and professional whitening as part of complete smile makeovers. www.smile360atx.com
• Their approach includes Digital Smile Design, so you can plan/preview the aesthetic result rather than simply deciding on veneers tooth-by-tooth. www.smile360atx.com
• They're genuinely central—South Lamar—rather than a practice farther out in Westlake or North Austin.
• Current business data shows 4.8/5 from 79 reviews. Smile 360

Two strong alternatives

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — Downtown
221 W 6th St #940. This is probably the strongest alternative if you want a dentist whose practice is heavily focused on cosmetic makeovers. Their packages specifically combine porcelain veneers with Zoom whitening, and they offer Digital Smile Design. They publish veneer pricing starting around $1,500/tooth. austincosmetic.com

Austin Dental Spa — North/Central Austin
3305 Northland Dr. They offer the exact combination you're after—veneers, whitening, and smile makeovers—with a more comfort/spa-oriented experience. Austin Dental Spa

Bottom line: I'd book a consultation with Dr. Vincent Ip at Smile 360 first. If you're considering 6–10+ veneers, I'd actually get two consultations (Smile 360 + Tejas Patel) before committing, because veneer quality depends heavily on the dentist's aesthetic planning and how much natural tooth structure they preserve.

One important question to ask both: “If I whiten first, how will you determine the final veneer shade, and can I see a digital/mock-up of my proposed smile before any enamel is prepared?”

If you specifically want a Central Austin dentist who routinely combines veneers + whitening into a planned smile makeover, I’d put Dr. John Schmid and Enamel Dentistry at The Grove at the top of your list, with Dr. Tejas Patel as another strong option.

My pick: Dr. John Schmid

John Schmid at Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry is probably the one I’d book first for a consultation. His practice is heavily focused on cosmetic dentistry, and he specifically offers porcelain veneers, professional whitening, and custom smile makeovers. He has also been doing cosmetic dentistry in Austin for more than two decades and offers a complimentary smile-makeover consultation. cosmeticdentistryaustin.com

Strong Central Austin option: Enamel Dentistry — The Grove

Enamel Dentistry At The Grove is a particularly good fit geographically. Their Central Austin makeover program explicitly combines veneers, whitening, bonding and/or Invisalign, with the stated goal of designing the whole smile rather than simply putting veneers on individual teeth. They also emphasize a natural-looking result and doing whitening as part of the overall sequence. enameldentistry.com

Another excellent option: Dr. Tejas Patel

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS downtown is unusually explicit about packaged smile makeovers: their plans can include Zoom whitening + 6, 8, 10, or 20 porcelain veneers/crowns, along with digital smile design and a diagnostic wax-up. Their downtown office is at 221 W 6th St. austincosmetic.com

How I'd rank them for you:

1. Dr. Schmid — best choice if your priority is highly cosmetic, individualized veneer work.
2. Enamel Dentistry – The Grove — best combination of Central Austin location + comprehensive makeover approach.
3. Dr. Patel — best if you want a very structured/package-oriented veneer + whitening makeover.

One important point: whiten first, then select the veneer shade is generally the sensible sequence if you're whitening the natural teeth around the veneers. Smile 360, for example, explicitly describes whitening before veneers so the veneer shade can be matched to the brighter natural teeth. www.smile360atx.com

If you tell me roughly how many veneers you want (6, 8, 10, etc.) and your budget, I can narrow this to the one I'd personally choose, including comparing their reviews, before/after cases, pricing, and location.

If your priority is a true smile makeover that coordinates porcelain veneers + professional whitening, I’d book a consultation with Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS first.

My pick: Dr. Tejas Patel

• Downtown Austin: 221 W. 6th St., Suite 940.
• His practice specifically offers smile-makeover packages combining porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening, with digital smile design and a complimentary consultation. austincosmetic.com
• Veneers are listed at $1,500+ per tooth, so you can get a realistic sense of the investment upfront. austincosmetic.com
• The practice has a 4.5/5 rating from 23 reviews in the local business data I found.

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel

Two strong alternatives

Enamel Dentistry At The Grove — probably my choice if you want Central Austin + a more modern, natural-looking approach. Their Grove location explicitly offers cosmetic makeovers combining veneers, whitening, bonding and Invisalign. enameldentistry.com

Austin City Dental — another good Central Austin option if you want a natural rather than ultra-white/“Hollywood” result. They offer porcelain veneers and professional whitening, and the local reviews specifically mention natural-looking cosmetic work.

Who I'd actually book

1. Dr. Tejas Patel — best match for exactly veneers + whitening as a planned smile makeover
2. Enamel Dentistry – The Grove — best Central Austin alternative, especially if natural aesthetics are your priority
3. Austin City Dental — worth considering if you want a more general-dentistry-oriented practice that also does veneers/whitening

One important thing: do the whitening before the final veneer shade is selected. Veneers themselves don't whiten, so the dentist should establish your desired natural-tooth shade first and then match the veneers to it. That's also the sequencing described by Austin practices offering this combination. www.smile360atx.com

If you tell me roughly how many teeth you want veneered (e.g. 6, 8, 10, or 20) and whether you want natural-looking or very white, I can narrow this to the one dentist I'd choose and what I'd expect you to pay in Austin.

Yes. I found several Central Austin dentists who explicitly combine veneers + professional whitening as part of a broader smile makeover. If I were choosing where to book a consultation, I’d narrow it to these:

🥇 My first choice: Dr. Tejas Patel

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS
Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS
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Address: 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 512-476-2336

221 W 6th St, downtown Austin

This is the most directly aligned with what you described. Dr. Patel’s practice is heavily focused on veneers and smile makeovers, and its makeover packages explicitly include Zoom whitening plus porcelain veneers. They also use digital smile design and offer complimentary smile-makeover consultations. austincosmetic.com

One particularly useful detail: their published sequence has you design the smile first, then prepare/place the veneers, with whitening incorporated as appropriate. Veneers are listed at $1,500+ per tooth, so this is clearly a premium cosmetic case. austincosmetic.comenameldentistry.com

I'd book here if your priority is a major cosmetic transformation and you want a dentist whose practice is specifically built around veneer cases.

🥈 Best alternative: Smile 360 / Dr. Vincent Ip

Smile 360
Smile 360
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Address: 1509 S Lamar Blvd #675, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Phone: +1 512-444-4746

1509 S Lamar Blvd

Dr. Vincent Ip's practice specifically explains how whitening can be done before veneers so the veneers can be matched to the final shade—exactly the sort of coordinated treatment you're asking about. They also use digital smile design for cosmetic planning. www.smile360atx.com

I'd choose this one if you want a modern, technology-heavy approach and are interested in seeing a digital preview before committing.

🥉 Best Central Austin option: Enamel Dentistry – The Grove

Enamel Dentistry At The Grove
Enamel Dentistry At The Grove
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Address: 4301 Bull Creek Rd Ste 190, Austin, TX 78731, United States
Phone: +1 512-588-5381

4301 Bull Creek Rd, Ste 190

Enamel explicitly describes its cosmetic makeovers as combining veneers, whitening, bonding and/or Invisalign, with the goal of coordinating color, shape, alignment and facial proportions rather than simply putting veneers on teeth. enameldentistry.com

I'd lean here if you're looking for a more comprehensive, natural-looking smile makeover rather than a veneer-only transformation.

One more I'd seriously consider

Gary L. Cash, DDS — 1500 W 38th St

Dr. Cash's office offers veneers, professional whitening, Invisalign and something particularly interesting called a “Smile Preview,” where you can see/experience a proposed change in your mouth rather than relying solely on computer images.

My ranking for you

If it were my money, I'd book consultations with #1 and #2 before choosing. For veneers, I wouldn't pick solely on reviews or price—the quality of the dentist's actual before/after cases that resemble your teeth matters enormously.

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry / Dr. Tejas Patel
Smile 360
Enamel Dentistry

If you tell me roughly how many veneers you want (e.g. 6, 8, 10, or 20) and whether you want very white/“Hollywood” or natural-looking, I can narrow this to the one dentist I'd book and compare their pricing, reviews, credentials, and actual smile galleries.

If you mean Central Austin, TX, and you want a true smile makeover that combines veneers + whitening (rather than just a whitening appointment or a single veneer), I’d put these on your shortlist: enameldentistry.com

1. Enamel Dentistry - The Grove — my first pick for a modern “smile design” approach

Enamel Dentistry At The Grove
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Address: 4301 Bull Creek Rd Ste 190, Austin, TX 78731, United States
Phone: +1 512-588-5381
Why I’d consider booking here:

• They specifically describe cosmetic makeovers that combine veneers, whitening, bonding, and aligners into a coordinated plan. enameldentistry.com
• Their process emphasizes planning the whole smile (color, shape, symmetry) rather than just placing veneers tooth-by-tooth. enameldentistry.com
• Good fit if you want a natural-looking, polished result and want to see a complete plan before committing. enameldentistry.com

2. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry — best if veneers are the centerpiece

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS
Web
Address: 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 512-476-2336
Why:

• Their smile makeover packages explicitly combine porcelain veneers/crowns with Zoom whitening and include smile design steps. austincosmetic.com
• Better fit if you’re looking for a more traditional cosmetic-focused veneer practice. austincosmetic.com

3. Treaty Oak Dental — worth a consultation for veneer-focused cases

Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS
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Address: 2905 San Gabriel St #202, Austin, TX 78705, United States
Phone: +1 512-478-4411
Why:

• They market Central Austin cosmetic dentistry with porcelain veneers and whitening options. treatyoakdental.com
• A reasonable choice if your main concerns are tooth shape, chips, gaps, or discoloration. enameldentistry.comtreatyoakdental.com

4. 512 Smiles — another solid cosmetic option

512 Smiles
Why:

• Their cosmetic menu includes porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, and teeth whitening. 512smiles.com

Who I’d book with:

• For a natural, comprehensive makeover: start with Enamel Dentistry – The Grove.
• For a veneer-heavy transformation (8–10+ teeth, dramatic change): get a consult with Austin Cosmetic Dentistry as a comparison.
• I’d get at least two cosmetic consultations before agreeing to veneers because the amount of tooth preparation, veneer material choice, and final shade/design vary a lot by dentist.

At the consultations, ask:

1. “Can you show me before/after cases similar to my teeth?”
2. “Will whitening happen before veneer shade selection?”
3. “How much natural enamel will be removed?”
4. “Do you use digital smile design or a wax/mock-up preview before treatment?”

If you tell me your goal (subtle natural upgrade vs. Hollywood white, number of teeth you’re considering, and budget range), I can narrow this to the best match.

If you want a Central Austin dentist specifically for a veneers + whitening smile makeover, I’d put these at the top of the list:

1. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — best fit for a dedicated cosmetic makeover
   • Downtown at 221 W 6th St.
   • Their smile-makeover packages explicitly combine porcelain veneers with Zoom whitening, with digital smile design and complimentary consultations. They also publish veneer pricing starting at $1,500/tooth. austincosmetic.com
   • My pick if your priority is the makeover itself, rather than a general dentist who also does cosmetic work.

2. Smile 360 — best if you want a modern, digitally planned result
   • South Lamar, 1509 S Lamar Blvd.
   • Dr. Vincent Ip's practice specifically explains doing whitening first and then matching the veneer shade, and offers digital smile design for makeover planning. www.smile360atx.com
   • Strong choice if you care about seeing/previewing the proposed smile before committing.

3. Austin Dental Spa — best Central Austin comfort/luxury option
   • Near 2222/MoPac at 3305 Northland Dr.
   • Offers veneers, whitening and smile makeovers, with a comfort-oriented setting.

4. Glint Dental Studio Austin — best boutique option
   • 1600 S 1st St, near downtown.
   • Led by Dr. Iana Elledge; the practice emphasizes natural-looking veneers, whitening, digital scanning and personalized smile design. glintatx.com

Who I'd book

I'd book the initial consultation with Dr. Tejas Patel first. He's the clearest match for exactly what you're asking for: a cosmetic-focused practice with a defined veneer + whitening smile-makeover protocol, rather than simply offering those procedures separately. austincosmetic.com

That said, I wouldn't commit to veneers at the first appointment. Ask them to show you:

• actual before/after cases similar to your teeth,
• the proposed number of veneers,
• how much natural enamel they'll remove,
• the planned whitening shade before choosing veneer color,
• a digital/mock-up preview,
• total cost including temporaries and revisions.

If you want, I can also compare the top 3 Central Austin options on price, reviews, veneer philosophy, and before/after results and tell you which one I'd personally choose.

If you specifically want a Central Austin dentist who routinely combines porcelain veneers + professional whitening into a planned smile makeover, my first choice would be Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS in downtown Austin.

My pick: Dr. Tejas Patel

Why I’d book him:

• Very specifically focused on cosmetic makeovers. The practice says Dr. Patel and his team have completed thousands of veneer and smile-makeover cases. austincosmetic.com
• Their makeover packages explicitly combine porcelain veneers with Zoom whitening, rather than treating those as unrelated services. austincosmetic.com
• They use Digital Smile Design, including a preview where they can adjust tooth color and the number of teeth being treated before you commit. austincosmetic.com
• It's genuinely central/downtown: 221 W 6th St #940. austincosmetic.com
• They offer a complimentary cosmetic consultation, which I'd take advantage of before agreeing to irreversible veneer preparation. austincosmetic.com

One important caveat: veneers involve altering tooth enamel and are generally irreversible. I'd use the consultation to make sure whitening and veneers are sequenced correctly and that you're not being recommended more veneers than you actually need. austincosmetic.com

Two alternatives I'd consider

Smile 360 — South Lamar
A strong second choice if you want a more general dental practice with cosmetic work. They specifically advertise veneers + whitening + smile makeovers and use Digital Smile Design.

Austin City Dental — W 38th St
Worth considering if you prioritize a more relationship/comfort-oriented practice. They offer porcelain veneers and professional whitening and have a reputation for natural-looking cosmetic results.

Bottom line: I'd book the consultation with Dr. Patel first. His practice is unusually specialized around exactly the veneer/whitening smile-makeover combination you're describing, and the digital preview is a particularly useful feature when you're making a major cosmetic decision.

Book a free consultation with Austin Cosmetic Dentistry

If you tell me roughly how many teeth you want changed (e.g. 6, 8, 10, or full smile) and whether you're going for very white/“Hollywood” or natural-looking, I can narrow down which Austin dentist I'd choose for your specific aesthetic.

If you specifically want a Central Austin dentist who can combine veneers + whitening into a coordinated smile makeover, I’d put Austin Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr. Tejas Patel at the top of your list.

My picks

1. Best overall for a dedicated smile makeover: Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS

• Downtown at 221 W 6th St.
• Explicitly offers porcelain veneers + Zoom whitening as part of smile-makeover packages.
• Offers digital smile design and complimentary smile-makeover consultations.
• Their published process is unusually specific about sequencing veneers and whitening. austincosmetic.com

I’d book the consultation here first if your priority is the cosmetic result rather than general dentistry.

2. Best if you want a very central, established practice: KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
At 2907 Duval St near UT, KoLa is genuinely Central Austin and offers veneers and whitening, along with broader cosmetic dentistry. www.koladentistry.com
I'd favor this if you want your cosmetic work integrated with a long-term general dentist.

3. Best high-tech cosmetic option: Smile 360
On South Lamar, Dr. Vincent Ip's practice specifically highlights veneers, whitening, smile makeovers and Digital Smile Design, including cosmetic previews before treatment.

4. Worth considering if you're willing to go just west of central: The Hills Dental Spa
In Westlake, it has a strong cosmetic focus, including porcelain/prepless veneers, whitening and comprehensive smile makeovers. Dr. Kevin Winters leads the cosmetic work. www.thehillsdentalspa.com

Who I'd book

I'd book the consultation with Dr. Patel first. His practice is the clearest match for exactly what you described: veneers + whitening deliberately planned as one smile makeover, rather than simply offering those procedures separately. austincosmetic.com

One important thing: don't whiten after veneers are placed—porcelain won't bleach like natural teeth. The dentist should determine the final shade and generally plan whitening around the veneer work.

If you tell me roughly how many teeth you're considering (e.g. 4, 6, 8, 10) and whether you want very natural vs. Hollywood-white, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 dentists and compare their veneer approach, pricing, reviews, and likely fit.

If you mean central Austin proper, I’d put Austin Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr. Tejas Patel at the top of your shortlist. It’s downtown at 221 W 6th St, and their makeover packages explicitly combine porcelain veneers + Zoom whitening, with digital smile design and a defined treatment sequence. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS austincosmetic.com

A few other strong matches:

• Glint Dental Studio Austin — South 1st; Dr. Iana Elledge offers veneers, professional whitening and full smile makeovers, with a strong emphasis on natural-looking results and digital smile design. glintatx.com
• Smile 360 — South Lamar; specifically advertises veneers, whitening, smile makeovers and Digital Smile Design previews.
• Austin City Dental — 38th Street; central location and offers porcelain veneers plus professional whitening, with a more general-dentistry-oriented practice.
• Austin Dental Works — North Lamar; offers veneers and professional whitening and is another convenient Central Austin option.

Who I'd book: Dr. Tejas Patel for the most explicitly makeover-focused option, particularly if you're looking for a significant veneer case rather than just whitening with one or two cosmetic fixes. Their published package structure is unusually specific about coordinating whitening with veneers. austincosmetic.com

One important point: whitening should generally be planned around the veneers, because porcelain itself doesn't whiten. At the consultation, ask them to show you actual before/after cases similar to your teeth, explain how many teeth they recommend veneering, and give you the total cost before committing.

If you tell me roughly how many veneers you want (e.g. 6, 8, 10, or 20) and whether you want a very natural or Hollywood-white look, I can narrow these down to the best 2–3 for you.

If you want a central Austin dentist specifically for a smile makeover combining veneers + whitening, I’d put Austin Cosmetic Dentistry / Dr. Tejas Patel at the top of your shortlist.

My pick: Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS
Web
Address: 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 512-476-2336
221 W 6th St #940 — downtown Austin

Why I’d choose them:

• Their practice is heavily focused on veneers and smile makeovers, rather than cosmetics being a small side service.
• Their makeover packages explicitly combine porcelain veneers + Zoom whitening, with digital smile design and a diagnostic wax-up. austincosmetic.comaustincosmetic.com
• They have a very structured process: consultation/design → temporaries → permanent veneers. austincosmetic.comaustincosmetic.com
• They're genuinely central/downtown, which makes them more convenient than several of the highly cosmetic practices farther west or south.

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry — official site

Two others I'd seriously consider

1. Gary L. Cash, DDS — 1500 W 38th St
This is probably my second choice if you want a more traditional, highly personal central-Austin practice. The office does veneers, whitening, Invisalign and broader smile transformations, and has strong local review signals.

2. Glint Dental Studio Austin — 1600 S 1st St
I'd choose this if your priority is very natural-looking, modern cosmetic dentistry and a boutique experience. Dr. Iana Elledge is KOIS-trained, and Glint specifically offers digital smile design, porcelain veneers and professional whitening. glintatx.com

One important caveat

For veneers, don't book based solely on reviews or a beautiful Instagram gallery. At the consultation, ask:

1. How many veneers like mine do you personally place each year?
2. Can I see before/after cases involving a smile similar to mine?
3. How much natural enamel would you remove?
4. Can you show me a digital/mock-up preview before preparation?
5. Will you whiten first and match the veneers to the final whitening shade?
6. What happens if I don't like the shape or shade of the temporaries?

If it were my money and I wanted central Austin, I'd book the initial consultation with Dr. Tejas Patel first, then use Glint as the comparison consultation if you're considering a more conservative/natural aesthetic. The consultation is the point where you can judge whether their philosophy matches the smile you actually want.

If you want central Austin specifically and a true makeover that combines veneers + whitening, I’d put Dr. Tejas Patel at Austin Cosmetic Dentistry at the top of your list.

My pick: Dr. Tejas Patel

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — 221 W 6th St, downtown Austin.

Why I’d choose him:

• His practice is unusually focused on smile makeovers and porcelain veneers, rather than treating them as just one cosmetic service.
• Their makeover packages explicitly combine porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening, with options for 6, 8, 10, or 20 teeth. austincosmetic.com
• They use digital smile design/wax-ups to plan the appearance before treatment. austincosmetic.com
• The office is right downtown, so it's genuinely central Austin rather than a suburban recommendation.

Austin Cosmetic Dentistry — smile makeover information

Two alternatives I'd seriously consider

1. Dr. Iana Elledge — Glint Dental Studio
Glint Dental Studio Austin — South First St.
This would be my choice if your priority is natural-looking, less “Hollywood” veneers and a boutique/concierge experience. Dr. Elledge is Kois-trained, and the practice specifically combines porcelain veneers, professional whitening and digital smile design. glintatx.com

2. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — Duval St. near UT.
A good option if you want something more conservative and relationship-oriented while still having veneers and whitening available. www.koladentistry.com

Who I'd book with

For a major veneer makeover → Dr. Tejas Patel.
For subtle/natural veneers and a boutique experience → Dr. Iana Elledge.
For a more conservative, general-dentistry-first approach → KoLa.

One important point: don't let them whiten you after the veneers are chosen without discussing shade first. Porcelain veneers don't whiten like natural teeth, so the dentist should establish the final desired shade and sequence the whitening appropriately.

If you tell me roughly how many teeth you want veneered (6/8/10/20) and whether you want a very white “Hollywood” smile or natural-looking veneers, I can narrow it to one dentist and compare their likely cost, credentials, reviews, and before/after work.