Nationwide — Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, known as “The Queen of Smiles” for transforming the smiles of stars like Cardi B and boxing champion Claressa Shields, is changing the way patients achieve their dream smiles. Since 1999, she has been performing porcelain veneer smile makeovers and has recently partnered with Neer Veneers™ to introduce a safe, affordable, and no-prep veneer option to patients in the New York/Tri-State area and her hometown of Flint, Michigan.
With pricing starting at just $5,000 for 10 upper veneers — significantly lower than the $20,000+ cost of traditional porcelain veneers — Neer Veneers offer a revolutionary alternative. The treatment is completed in just two visits with no drilling, no shots, and no removal of healthy enamel, making it an ideal option for those seeking a stunning smile without the fear, pain, or financial burden often associated with cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Austin’s decision to offer Neer Veneers comes in response to the growing trend of dental tourism and the rise of unlicensed veneer technicians. Patients often seek lower costs overseas or through untrained providers, but many return with irreversible damage, infections, or costly complications. “I’ve been placing veneers since 1999, and I’ve seen too many heartbreaking cases of patients who trusted the wrong hands,” she says. “This partnership with Neer allows me to give patients a safe, beautiful, and affordable solution right here at home. Everyone deserves a smile they’re proud of.”
Neer Veneers’ fully digital process begins with a high-resolution scan, followed by custom smile design and precise selection of shade and shape. Within one to two weeks, the custom-made veneers are bonded to the patient’s natural teeth, delivering an instant, natural-looking transformation.
The innovation recently hit close to home for Dr. Austin, who used Neer Veneers to restore her mother Michele’s smile. “I feel like a celebrity,” Michele says. “At 72, I can’t believe there was finally an option that helped me get my smile back — no pain, no needles, no drilling… and they feel like my teeth!”
Neer Veneers are made from a proprietary hybrid porcelain-composite material, combining strength, beauty, and flexibility for ultra-thin designs that bond seamlessly to natural tooth structure, preserving enamel and maximizing comfort.
Dr. Austin, author of Porcelain Veneers Exposed and Porcelain Veneers vs. Clear Aligners and host of the Let’s Talk Smiles Podcast, has been featured on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Discovery Health Channel, and VH1’s Love & Hip Hop New York. She now aims to raise awareness about safe, conservative cosmetic dentistry options that protect patients’ health and investment.
