"I've been going to Dr. Gardner for over twenty years and now my kids do too. There's nowhere else I'd trust with my family's smiles."
Caroline H.
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Services · Mt. Pleasant, SC
Porcelain Veneers
Ultra-thin porcelain veneers for natural-looking smile transformations.
Overview
About our porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic bonded to the front of your teeth to refine their color, shape, length, or alignment. Done well, they're the closest thing in dentistry to a complete transformation — and done poorly, they're the reason 'veneer smile' became a punchline.
Dr. Gardner approaches veneers as a sculptor: removing as little natural tooth as possible, designing each restoration to complement your face, and selecting porcelain with the translucency and texture of natural enamel. Most of our cases are 'no-prep' or minimal-prep, preserving your healthy tooth structure for the long term.
Every veneer case starts with a smile design and a trial smile — a temporary version of your new look you can wear, test, and refine before we make anything permanent. Our patients consistently tell us their veneers feel like an evolution of their own smile, not a replacement.
Why patients choose us
The Smiling Oak difference.
Hand-layered porcelain
We work with master ceramists who layer color and translucency by hand for natural realism.
Minimal tooth reduction
We preserve as much natural enamel as possible, often using no-prep or minimal-prep techniques.
Stain-resistant
Porcelain doesn't stain from coffee, wine, or tea the way natural enamel can.
Built to last
Properly placed veneers routinely last 15–20 years with normal care.
What to expect
Your treatment, step by step.
- 01
Smile design
We photograph and digitally design your new smile, factoring in your face shape and personality.
- 02
Trial smile
A temporary version of your design is placed so you can preview the result.
- 03
Veneer preparation
Minimal preparation, precise impressions, and beautiful temporaries while your final veneers are crafted.
- 04
Final bonding
Your veneers are carefully bonded, polished, and checked across multiple lighting conditions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Have a question we didn't cover? Call us at 843-884-0335 — we're happy to help.
What our patients say
Stories from people who've sat in our chair.
"Got my veneers done here last fall and I still can't stop smiling. The team made the whole process feel calm and personal."
James W.
Sullivan's Island, SC
"Cracked a molar on a Sunday and they had me in first thing Monday. Same-day crown by lunchtime — unbelievable."
Rebecca M.
Isle of Palms, SC
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