Porcelain veneers near Wynwood start at $999 per tooth at Prana Dental, roughly 5 to 10 minutes east of the murals on Biscayne Blvd, depending on traffic. People who make art, shoot content or work in front of a lens tend to care about one thing above all: whether the result reads as natural. Dr. Aakash Rana, DDS plans that with you on a digital smile preview, and our in-house lab makes the porcelain.
Priced from $999 per tooth. How many teeth and how much each needs set the total, which you'll have in writing before we start.
Wynwood is the stretch of galleries, street murals, breweries and creative offices around NW 2nd Ave, roughly between 20th and 36th Street. The people who reach out from here are often painters, designers, photographers, stylists, brand teams and anyone who posts their face for a living. Schedules shift week to week, a shoot can move at the last minute, and the mirror they check is often a phone screen.
That audience asks sharper questions about color and texture than most. It is a good instinct. The difference between a smile that looks real and one that looks applied is mostly in shade, translucency and small irregularities at the edges.
Drive east on NE 29th Street or NE 36th Street to Biscayne Blvd; the office is at NE 30th Street, about 5 to 10 minutes away depending on traffic, and longer when weekend crowds around Wynwood Walls slow the side streets. Once you arrive at 3050 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 703, you can use the building's parking or find a spot on the street.
Rideshare can drop you at the building on Biscayne. Citi Bike Miami has stations around the city if you'd rather pedal over, and Metrobus routes run along Biscayne Blvd (check the GO Miami-Dade Transit app for current routes and times).
This is the main design decision for most creatives, and there's no single correct answer. Very bright, opaque shades can look flat under ring lights and studio flash, and they may stand out against the whites of your eyes and your skin tone. A more natural shade with some translucency at the edges usually blends better on camera and in person. Some people still want a brighter look, and that's a valid choice when it is made knowingly.
Your free first visit includes an exam, a 3D scan and a digital smile preview, which is a good moment to talk through shade direction. In many cases you can then wear a trial version, a mock-up or temporaries, before the porcelain is made. Take selfies and short clips in your usual light and bring them back to us; that feedback is far more useful than any shade tab.
Veneers suit many adults with healthy teeth and gums who want to change color, proportion, chips or small spaces. They aren't a fix for active decay or gum problems, which need treatment first. If you clench while concentrating at a desk or easel, porcelain is more likely to chip, and a night guard may be part of the plan. Sometimes the honest recommendation is whitening, bonding or a single crown instead.
Conventional veneers usually mean shaving a thin layer of enamel, a change that is generally permanent. A minimal-prep approach may work when teeth are small or tilted slightly inward, but your scan decides that, not a trend. Dr. Rana will explain which teeth would need reshaping and how much before you agree to anything.
Coffee, red wine and dark beer don't stain glazed porcelain the way they stain enamel, though your natural teeth and the edges around veneers can still pick up color. Daily brushing and flossing and regular cleanings matter as much as ever. How long veneers last varies a lot with bite, grinding and habits; many last for years, but treat them like teeth, not tools. Remember that porcelain won't lighten with whitening later, so pick the shade with your future plans in mind.
Porcelain veneers near Wynwood are priced per tooth, starting at $999. If spreading it out helps, 0% financing on approved credit is available through CareCredit, Cherry and LendingClub (see financing). Insurance plans frequently treat veneers as cosmetic and may cover little or none of it; we check your benefits for you. Our main veneers page covers materials and process in more depth.
Wynwood neighbors can also read about dental implants for Wynwood, full-arch All-on-4® for Wynwood, and our emergency dentist near Wynwood page.
Dr. Aakash Rana, DDS is a general dentist trained at NYU College of Dentistry, with more than $100,000 in continuing education. He plans and treats each case at Prana Dental himself, works with our in-house lab, and refers to a specialist when a case needs one.
Many people who film or photograph themselves end up happier with a natural shade that has some translucency, because very bright, opaque porcelain can look flat under strong lighting. It is still your choice. Testing a trial version on your own camera before the final porcelain is made is the most reliable way to decide.
Often you can. After planning, many patients wear a mock-up or temporaries that show the proposed shape. Record yourself in the light you usually work in and share what you notice so the final design can be adjusted.
Yes. We're open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm. If a shoot moves, call or text (786) 579-0521 and we'll find another slot.
Glazed porcelain resists staining well, but the natural teeth beside it and the edges where veneer meets tooth can still darken over time. Regular cleanings and good home care help keep everything even.
It is usually about 5 to 10 minutes by car, heading east on NE 29th or NE 36th Street to Biscayne Blvd, depending on traffic. Weekend crowds in Wynwood can add time, so give yourself a few spare minutes on a Saturday.
Call or text (786) 579-0521 to schedule a free first visit around your shoots.