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Veneers near Five Points, Huntsville
At a Glance
- Service: Custom dental veneers in porcelain or resin
- Serving: The Five Points historic district and east Huntsville, 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: Unrushed consults where you set the pace, reflected in 650+ five-star reviews
Talked Yourself Out of It? Read This
A lot of people around Five Points have thought about veneers and then talked themselves out of it, usually over a worry: that it will hurt, that it will look overdone, or that they cannot undo it. Those concerns are fair, and Dr. Patterson Shedd would rather address them than sell around them. Your first visit is a consult, not a commitment, and he designs the result with you before anything happens.
Veneers are thin covers bonded to the front of your teeth, made from porcelain or tooth-colored resin.
Facing the Three Common Worries
On pain: prep for veneers is minimal, and Dr. Shedd numbs the area if you need it, with only brief sensitivity afterward. On looking fake: he picks a bright but natural shade and shapes each veneer to your face, and porcelain reflects light like real enamel. On permanence: porcelain veneers do involve reshaping the tooth surface, so he explains that clearly and confirms you are sure before proceeding.
What Veneers Can Change
Once the worry clears, the range is wide. Veneers lighten deep staining, close small gaps, reshape worn or small teeth, and repair chips. Porcelain resists staining, so the brightness holds against coffee and tea. Many patients treat only the teeth that show when they smile.
Who They Suit
Veneers fit when teeth and gums are healthy and the concern is cosmetic. Dr. Shedd treats decay or gum disease first. If anxiety is your real barrier, tell the team when you book, and they will pace the visit around your comfort. Grinders get a night guard to protect the finish.
The Process, Start to Finish
Resin veneers finish in one visit. Porcelain takes two, a prep-and-scan visit and a bonding visit, with temporaries between. Sensitivity after prep is mild and short. After bonding, you brush, floss, and keep routine cleanings to protect the edges.
Meet Dr. Patterson Shedd
The unrushed style hesitant patients notice is not an act. Dr. Shedd is a family man first, raising three daughters with his wife Tinsley in Huntsville, and the same patience shows up in the operatory. Five Points patients who need a slower pace find a dentist willing to answer every question before he picks up an instrument.
He grew up in Mobile, earned his D.M.D. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2008, and has practiced in Huntsville since 2010. Away from the office he plays golf and guitar, exercises, reads, and travels. His even temperament is part of why the practice holds more than 650 five-star reviews.
Getting Here From Five Points
From the Five Points intersection where Pratt Avenue meets Andrew Jackson Way and Holmes Avenue, head south on California Street or connect to Whitesburg Drive heading south. Continue south and turn east onto Cecil Ashburn Drive, where 2124 Cecil Ashburn Drive SE, Suite 130, sits on the right before the mountain climb. The drive runs roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, with a dedicated lot at the door instead of the on-street parking around the Five Points shops.
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
Five Points Patient Questions
Does getting veneers hurt?
A: Prep is minimal and usually comfortable, and Dr. Shedd numbs the area if needed. Most patients feel only brief cold sensitivity for a few days while wearing temporaries, and that settles after the final veneers are bonded.
Can I change my mind partway through the process?
A: Your first visit is a consult with no obligation, so you can decide before any prep. Dr. Shedd shows you the planned shape and shade first, and you approve the design before he begins the porcelain work.
Five Points has a lot of historic homes and longtime residents. Do you treat people who avoided the dentist for years?
A: Often. Many Five Points patients return after a long gap, and Dr. Shedd starts with a full exam and a plan at your pace instead of judgment. Veneers can come later, once the foundation is healthy.
Is parking easier at your office than around the Five Points shops?
A: Much easier. The office has a dedicated lot directly outside Suite 130, so you skip the on-street hunt common near Pratt Avenue and Andrew Jackson Way.
Will one veneer match my other front teeth?
A: Yes. Dr. Shedd matches a single veneer's shade and shape to your surrounding teeth so it looks seamless. Treating one chipped or discolored tooth is common, and porcelain keeps that match stable over time.
Shedd Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2124 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Ste 130, Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 429-9220