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Veneers for Downtown Huntsville
At a Glance
- Service: Custom dental veneers in porcelain or resin
- Serving: Downtown Huntsville and the central business district, from the office south on Cecil Ashburn Drive
- Office hours: Mon–Wed 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Thu 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- New patients: Yes, currently accepting
- Differentiator: In-house dental savings plan and 0% financing, with a written plan before any work begins
What Veneers Cost and How to Pay for Them
Cost is usually the first question downtown professionals ask about veneers, so start there. Cosmetic veneers are elective, which means most dental insurance does not cover them. That does not put them out of reach. The practice offers an in-house dental savings plan and 0% financing, and Dr. Patterson Shedd gives you a written plan with the number before any prep begins.
Veneers are thin, custom covers bonded to the front of your teeth, made from porcelain or resin to match your smile.
Where the Cost Comes From
Porcelain veneers cost more than resin because each shell is custom-made in a dental lab and bonded across two visits. Resin veneers are shaped chairside in a single visit, which lowers the price. The number of teeth you treat drives the total, so Dr. Shedd prices your specific plan rather than quoting a blanket figure.
What Veneers Accomplish
For the cost, veneers do a lot at once. Porcelain lightens deep staining, closes gaps, reshapes small or worn teeth, and repairs chips, all in one treatment. Because porcelain resists stains, the result holds against the coffee that fuels a downtown workday.
Who Should Move Forward
Veneers fit when your teeth and gums are healthy and the goal is cosmetic. Dr. Shedd treats decay or gum disease first, and that cost folds into your plan up front so nothing is a surprise. If budget is the constraint, he can phase the work, starting with the teeth that show most.
During and After
Resin veneers finish in a single visit. Porcelain takes two, with temporaries between prep and bonding. Expect brief sensitivity after prep. Routine cleanings protect the investment, so factor those visits into the long-term picture.
Meet Dr. Patterson Shedd
A busy downtown schedule needs a dentist who respects it. Dr. Shedd built a practice around access, with an early 7:00 a.m. Thursday start and clear pricing conversations that do not waste your time. Downtown patients weighing the cost of veneers get a straight answer and a written plan from him, not a runaround.
A University of Alabama at Birmingham dental graduate with 18 years of experience, Dr. Shedd has treated more than 20,000 patients since settling in Huntsville in 2010. He and his wife Tinsley have three daughters, and he spends his off-hours on the golf course, on the guitar, and cheering Alabama football.
Exams & Cleanings
Children’s Dentistry
Periodontal Therapy
Root Canal Therapy
Oral Cancer Screening
Mouth & Snore Guards
Nitrous & Oral Sedation
Dental Crowns & Bridges
Complete, Partial & Implant Dentures
Dental Implants
Clear Braces & Aligners
Teeth Whitening
Cosmetic Bonding
Veneers
Saturday & Evening Appointments
Refreshment & Snack Bar
Pillows and Warm Blankets
Protective Eyewear
Low Radiation Digital X-rays
3D Cone Beam X-Rays
Intra-Oral Cameras
Downtown Huntsville Patient Questions
Does dental insurance ever cover veneers?
A: Cosmetic veneers are usually elective, so most plans do not cover them. If a veneer restores a broken tooth, part of the cost may qualify. Bring your plan to the consult and Dr. Shedd's team will tell you what applies before you commit.
What financing options do you offer downtown patients?
A: We offer an in-house dental savings plan and 0% financing, which lets you spread the cost of veneers over time. The application is quick, and the team can usually tell you the outcome during your visit.
I work near the courthouse. Can I do a veneer consult before work?
A: Yes. Thursdays open at 7:00 a.m., so you can handle a consult or a bonding visit before your workday. The office is about fifteen to twenty minutes south, with a dedicated lot so you skip the downtown parking hunt.
How many teeth do most people veneer for a downtown professional look?
A: It varies. Some patients veneer just the front six or eight teeth that show when they smile, others treat a single chipped tooth. Dr. Shedd designs to what shows and what you want to change, then prices that specific plan.
Can I get resin veneers to save money and still look good?
A: Resin veneers cost less and can look great, though they stain more easily than porcelain and may not last as long. Dr. Shedd walks through the trade-offs so you can match the material to your budget and goals.
Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2124 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Ste 130, Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 429-9220