Answers that name a competitor

• 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 Cosmetic Dentists of Austin - 2700 Barton Creek Blvd Suite 130, Austin, TX 78735, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Artistic Dental - 9900 I-35 Suite. P-200, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Austin Dental Spa - 3305 Northland Dr #515, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Barton Oaks Dental Group - 901 S MoPac Expy Building 1, Suite #470, Austin, TX 78746, 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
• Glint Dental Studio Austin - 1600 S 1st St Suite 160, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Downtown Dental Design - 507 Pressler St #350, Austin, TX 78703, United States

If your goal is stained teeth + a polished, natural-looking professional smile, I’d shortlist these Austin dentists rather than choosing purely by Google rating.

My Austin shortlist

1. Dr. John Schmid, D.D.S. LVIF - Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry — my first choice for a natural, high-end veneer makeover

• Strong cosmetic focus and 33 years of experience.
• His practice specializes in veneers and smile makeovers, and recent patient reviews specifically mention full-smile veneers that looked natural and felt normal. RealSelf.com Birdeye
• Located in West Austin on Bee Caves Rd.
• I'd particularly consider him if you want veneers that look like excellent teeth, rather than an obvious "Hollywood" veneer look.
• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — best if you want a very cosmetic/celebrity-smile-oriented practice

• Dr. Patel says his team has completed thousands of veneers and smile makeovers and offers digital smile design. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry
• They offer 6-, 8-, 10-, and 20-tooth full smile makeovers, with porcelain restorations starting around $1,500/tooth. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry
• Downtown at 221 W 6th St.
• This is the one I'd investigate if you're after a more dramatic transformation and want lots of before/after examples to review.
• The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin — strong option for comprehensive cosmetic work

• Barton Creek practice focused specifically on porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, and full-mouth restoration. The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin
• Their patient reviews include people who had extensive existing dental work corrected and received new veneers.
• Worth considering if your situation is more than simply discoloration.
• Prosthodontics of Texas — best if there's a functional/bite/restorative component

• This is a prosthodontist-led practice, which is particularly relevant if you're considering a substantial reconstruction rather than purely cosmetic veneers.
• They handle veneers alongside crowns, bridges, implants and full-mouth rehabilitation.

One important point about your coffee staining

If your teeth are healthy and primarily just stained, I wouldn't automatically jump to veneers. A good cosmetic dentist should first tell you whether professional whitening could get you close to the result you want. Veneers make more sense when you also want to change shape, size, minor alignment, worn/chipped teeth, or persistent discoloration.

For a 34-year-old, I'd also put a lot of weight on how conservative the dentist is with your natural tooth structure. Veneers can be excellent, but they're a significant long-term commitment.

If it were my money, I'd get consultations with Schmid and Patel first, then compare their proposed number of veneers, amount of tooth reduction, mock-up/digital smile design, ceramic/lab they use, and total cost—not just the headline price.

If you want, I can also compare 5–7 Austin veneer dentists side-by-side on price, reviews, before/after quality, credentials, location, and who seems best for a natural-looking professional smile.

• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS - 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Dr. John Schmid, D.D.S. LVIF - Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry - 3355 Bee Caves Rd Ste 201, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin - 2700 Barton Creek Blvd Suite 130, Austin, TX 78735, United States
• Toothbar - 211 Walter Seaholm Dr LR 160, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Katz Dentistry - 3818 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste 200, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Artistic Dental - 9900 I-35 Suite. P-200, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Austin City Dental - 1500 W 38th St #37, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Elite Smiles | Cosmetic & General Dentistry - 15004 Avery Ranch Blvd Bldg B, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Smile 360 - 1509 S Lamar Blvd #675, Austin, TX 78704, United States

If you’re near UT Austin / West Campus and want veneers + closing gaps, I’d focus on dentists who do a lot of cosmetic smile design rather than a general dentist who only occasionally places veneers. These are the ones I’d put on a shortlist:

Best fits near UT / Central Austin

1. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — Downtown (very close to UT)

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 737-332-4865)

• Best for: High-aesthetic veneer cases, smile makeovers, gap correction.
• Dr. Tejas Patel’s practice is heavily focused on porcelain veneers and cosmetic transformations, including cases involving spacing/gaps. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry Austin Cosmetic Dentistry
• Location: near downtown, convenient from UT/West Campus.

2. Dr. John Schmid, D.D.S. LVIF - Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry — West Austin

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-329-5967)

• Best for: A more boutique, artistic cosmetic approach.
• Dr. Schmid focuses on porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, and cosmetic planning; the practice specifically discusses veneers for gaps and other aesthetic concerns. Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry
• A little farther from campus, but worth considering if you care most about veneer artistry.

3. The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin — Barton Creek

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-333-7777)

• Best for: Complex cosmetic cases or if you want a dedicated cosmetic-only style practice.
• They focus on porcelain, minimal-prep, and no-prep veneers and smile makeovers. The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin

4. Toothbar — Downtown Austin

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-607-4268)

• Best for: Modern office experience, cosmetic work close to central Austin.
• Offers veneers, bonding, and smile makeover-style treatments.

Closest to UT campus

If convenience matters most:

• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — downtown, easy from campus.
• Katz Dentistry — north-central Austin, offers veneers and cosmetic options.
• Austin Artistic Dental — directly near UT campus and offers cosmetic dentistry including veneers. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

My shortlist for your specific goal (veneers + gaps)

I’d personally schedule consultations with:

1. Tejas Patel — if you want a “new smile” veneer-focused practice.
2. John Schmid — if you want very natural, artistic veneer work.
3. KoLa or Katz — if you want someone closer to campus and want to compare whether veneers vs bonding/aligners makes more sense.

A few questions I’d ask at the consultation:

• “How many veneer cases do you do per year?”
• “Can you show me before/after cases with gaps similar to mine?”
• “Would you recommend veneers, bonding, or Invisalign first for my spacing?”
• “How much enamel removal would be needed?”
• “Do you do a digital smile preview/mockup before committing?”

If you tell me (1) how big the gaps are (front two teeth vs multiple teeth), (2) your budget range, and (3) whether you want a very natural look or a Hollywood-style smile, I can narrow this to 1–2 dentists.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Enamel Dentistry Parmer Park - 1606 E Parmer Ln #125, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Avenue Dental of North Austin - 1720 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757, United States
• Choice Austin Dental - 11645 Angus Rd, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Derby Dental - 3410 Far W Blvd #340, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Dental Company - 3810 N Quinlan Park Rd Ste 140, Austin, TX 78732, United States
• North Austin Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #310, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• ATX Dental Studio - 711 W 38th St Ste B-10, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Walden Dental - 9800 N Lake Creek Pkwy #150, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Lane Dental of South Austin - 1901 W William Cannon Dr Ste 137, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Brushy Creek Dentistry - 15534 Ranch Rd 620 N #300, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Austin Elite Smiles | Cosmetic & General Dentistry - 15004 Avery Ranch Blvd Bldg B, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• My Care Dental - 2501 W Parmer Ln Ste 800, Austin, TX 78727, United States

If you’re on a budget and it’s mainly one front tooth, I’d strongly look at composite bonding before jumping to a veneer. Bonding is usually much cheaper, minimally invasive, and can look very natural when done well.

My Austin shortlist

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — my first call for a budget-conscious case. They publish unusually transparent pricing: bonding is $250–$800/tooth, with chip/edge repairs generally $250–$500, while porcelain veneers are $1,200–$1,750/tooth. They specifically emphasize conservative treatment rather than automatically recommending veneers. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Enamel Dentistry Parmer Park — worth comparing if North Austin works for you. Their published self-pay price starts at $250 for bonding and $1,200 for veneers, and they offer a free second-opinion consultation. Enamel Dentistry
• Craft of Dentistry — South Austin option offering bonding and veneers; I'd consider them if you want a smaller/local practice and a natural-looking result.
• Avenue Dental of North Austin — another option around Anderson/Burnet, particularly if you're looking for a practice that offers both bonding and veneers and advertises discounts for uninsured patients.
• Choice Austin Dental — North Austin option with a large number of reviews and cosmetic veneer services, worth getting a comparison quote from.

What I'd do in your situation

If it's one front tooth with a chip, small gap, slightly uneven shape, or mild discoloration, I'd get 2–3 bonding consultations and ask:

“Can you conservatively improve this one front tooth with composite bonding rather than a veneer, and can you show me before/after examples of your bonding work?”

That's important because the dentist's artistic ability matters a lot with a front tooth. A $300–$500 bonding job that blends beautifully can be a much better value than spending $1,200–$2,000+ on a veneer.

For context, Austin self-pay bonding commonly falls roughly in the $105–$525 range depending on complexity, while veneers are substantially more. ToothPrice

If you tell me roughly what’s wrong with the front tooth (chip, crooked/short, dark, gap, worn down, etc.) and whether you're paying cash or have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 dentists I'd personally call first and what I'd expect to pay.

• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS - 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Toothbar - 211 Walter Seaholm Dr LR 160, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin - 815 Brazos St Ste. 101, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Glint Dental Studio Austin - 1600 S 1st St Suite 160, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Downtown Dental Design - 507 Pressler St #350, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin - 2700 Barton Creek Blvd Suite 130, Austin, TX 78735, United States
• Dr. John Schmid, D.D.S. LVIF - Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry - 3355 Bee Caves Rd Ste 201, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Veneer Lounge Austin TX - 1400 S Congress Ave B-250, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Smile 360 - 1509 S Lamar Blvd #675, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• David J. Gordon II, DDS - 300 West Ave Unit 1312, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Katz Dentistry - 3818 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste 200, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Swish Dental Downtown - 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Austin Dental Spa - 3305 Northland Dr #515, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Lauren Jacobsen - 211 Walter Seaholm Dr LR 160, Austin, TX 78701, United States

Yes. I found several Austin practices that explicitly describe digital smile design / mockups before irreversible veneer work.

Best matches in or near Downtown Austin

• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — 221 W 6th St, right in downtown. This is the most convenient option geographically for veneers/smile makeovers. I’d specifically ask whether their consultation includes a digital mockup you can see and approve before tooth preparation.
• Toothbar — 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, downtown. They offer veneers and cosmetic smile planning, and their practice is very technology-oriented. However, I would confirm whether the preview is a true 3D digital mockup/try-in, rather than just photos or a treatment simulation.
• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin — 815 Brazos St, directly downtown. They offer veneers and cosmetic dentistry, but I couldn't find equally explicit documentation that they provide a patient-approved digital mockup before preparation.

Strongest evidence for the exact process you described

Glint Dental Studio is particularly clear about the workflow: 3D scans → digital smile design preview → mockup/provisional try-in → final veneers. Their site says the mockup lets you visualize the proposed result before permanent treatment. Glint Dental Studio - Austin, Texas Glint Dental Studio - Austin, Texas

Glint Dental Studio Austin is at 1600 S 1st St, just south of downtown rather than technically in the downtown core.

Another particularly compelling option is Blue Door Dental Design. Their process explicitly includes a 3D iTero scan, digital smile test drive, and then a physical in-office try-in where material is hand-sculpted onto the teeth for approval before treatment. BLUE DOOR BLUE DOOR It's farther north at 2700 W Anderson Ln.

My pick: If your priority is “I want to see and physically try the proposed veneers before anyone permanently changes my teeth,” I'd put Blue Door and Glint ahead of the downtown offices based on how explicitly they document that process.

When you call a dentist, I'd ask this exact question:

“Before you prepare my teeth for veneers, do you provide a digital smile design and a physical mockup/try-in in my mouth, so I can approve the shape and length before any enamel is removed?”

That distinction matters—some offices advertise “smile design” but only mean computerized planning or before/after photos.

• 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
• Austin City Dental - 1500 W 38th St #37, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin - 2700 Barton Creek Blvd Suite 130, Austin, TX 78735, United States
• Austin Artistic Dental - 9900 I-35 Suite. P-200, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Veneer Lounge Austin TX - 1400 S Congress Ave B-250, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Dental Spa - 3305 Northland Dr #515, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Glint Dental Studio Austin - 1600 S 1st St Suite 160, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Barton Oaks Dental Group - 901 S MoPac Expy Building 1, Suite #470, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Katz Dentistry - 3818 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste 200, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• The Hills Dental Spa - 6836 Bee Caves Rd Building 1, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Elite Smiles | Cosmetic & General Dentistry - 15004 Avery Ranch Blvd Bldg B, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78717, United States

If you’re redoing older veneers specifically for a more modern, natural-looking smile, I’d shortlist these Austin dentists rather than choosing a general dentist who happens to offer veneers.

My top 3

1. Dr. John Schmid, D.D.S. LVIF - Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry — my first choice for a veneer redo

• West Austin/Bee Cave Road.
• His practice specifically discusses replacing older veneers, including evaluating the underlying teeth and redesigning the smile. Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry RealSelf.com
• There are multiple patient reports specifically about having old veneers removed and replaced with Dr. Schmid, including an 8-veneer redo and a 10-veneer case. RealSelf.com RealSelf.com
• This is particularly compelling if your concern is “my veneers look dated/fake and I want them redesigned,” rather than simply replacing damaged porcelain.
• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — best if you want a very contemporary cosmetic-smile approach

• Downtown at 221 W 6th St.
• His practice is heavily focused on porcelain veneers and smile makeovers, and their examples emphasize natural translucency and avoiding an overly artificial/chiclet appearance. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry Rank My Dentist
• Austin patients also specifically recommend Patel for cosmetic work and veneers. Reddit
• I'd put him on your consultation list if you want a noticeably upgraded, polished aesthetic.
• Austin City Dental / Dr. Steven Cook — worth considering if “natural” is your priority

• Their site has an unusually relevant patient story: someone traveled back to Austin specifically to have old veneers removed and replaced by Dr. Cook, describing the new veneers as white but not artificially stark and well matched to their face. Austin City Dental
• This would be a good consultation if you want modern but believable, rather than the ultra-white cosmetic-dentistry look.

If it were my money

I'd get two consultations before committing: Schmid + Patel.

For a veneer redo, I wouldn't select based primarily on Google stars or price. The important question is whether the dentist can show you before/after cases of patients who came in with old veneers and had them redesigned.

At the consultation, I'd specifically ask:

• “Can you show me 5–10 cases where you replaced existing veneers, not virgin teeth?”
• “How much additional tooth reduction will I need?”
• “Can we do a digital smile design/mockup or provisionals before the final porcelain?”
• “What would you change about my current veneers—length, width, translucency, texture, gum line, bite?”
• “Which ceramic/lab do you use, and can I see cases made by that lab?”
• “If I want modern and expensive-looking but not fake, what would you change?”

One other point: don't automatically assume you need the same number of veneers replaced. A really good cosmetic dentist should evaluate your bite, gum levels, tooth proportions, existing preparation and remaining enamel before proposing the makeover. The AACD also distinguishes its Accredited dentists from ordinary membership—the accreditation process involves documented clinical cases and examination. AACD

If you want, send me a photo of your current smile (even a normal phone photo), and I can tell you what I'd look for in a modern veneer redo and which of these Austin dentists seems most aligned with the look you're after.