How much do porcelain veneers cost?

How much do porcelain veneers cost?

So many people are turning to veneers as they’re more accessible now than ever, and it’s no wonder, since they produce excellent results in delivering a dazzling smile. If you’re considering getting veneers, we’re confident that if you decide to go ahead, you certainly won’t regret your decision, as you’ll finally have the teeth you’ve always dreamed of having.

You probably have a lot of questions, including how much porcelain veneers cost and about the process of how they’re made and fitted, but you’ll find all the answers here, as well as other important information.

What are porcelain veneers?

Veneers are one of the best cosmetic dental options available if you’re looking to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. If your teeth are crooked, misaligned, chipped, gappy, or discoloured, veneers offer the solution to all these problems and more! Veneers are the go-to treatment for the perfectly straight smile you see on celebrities and film stars.

Veneers, usually made out of porcelain, are intended to improve the appearance of your teeth. They’re normally made from either porcelain or composite, and they are considered to be a permanent solution. The veneers themselves last around 10 years before needing to be replaced, making them a long-lasting solution to correcting flaws and imperfections in your teeth, which is why they are so popular.

The advantages of choosing porcelain veneers

Veneers are a long-term solution to imperfect teeth, and the procedure itself makes veneers permanent due to filling away part of the tooth, and this doesn’t grow back, but you’ll be happy to know that veneers aren’t painful to get. You may experience a little bit of sensitivity after they’re fitted, and they may feel odd for a few days, but your dentist will make sure you’re as comfortable as possible when having the procedure.

How veneers are done depends on the type, but initially, X-rays and impressions of your teeth will be taken. Those impressions will be used to create a mould for your new veneers so they fit your mouth. Your new veneers will be the same colour as your own teeth to create a natural finish. During your next appointment, a layer of enamel will be removed (sometimes under an anaesthetic if needed) so the porcelain veneers can be fixed to your teeth.

Some of the benefits of choosing porcelain veneers include:

The benefits of veneers include:

• The colour is matched to the colour of your own teeth, so they look natural.
• Veneers can dramatically enhance the appearance of your teeth.
• They will improve your confidence and provide you with a more appealing smile.
• Veneers resist stains better than natural teeth.
• They are low maintenance once fitted, and the usual dental hygiene principles apply.
• The process is pain-free and doesn’t take too long.
• They last around 10-15 years.

The cost of porcelain veneers

The cost of porcelain veneers will vary depending on your area and dental surgery, but generally speaking, for porcelain veneers, the cost is around £650-£1000 per tooth, so a full set of veneers costs hundreds and sometimes thousands. The benefits of getting porcelain veneers far outweigh the cost as a permanent avenue to getting enviable teeth.

It’s important to visit a reputable dental surgery if you’re considering getting veneers for a more accurate quote, and you can speak to your dentist about any finance options that may be available, too.

Another option for veneers

If you want that winning smile but the price tag of porcelain veneers is too much to stretch to, then there is another option available to you, and this is called composite bonding or composite veneers.

Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure where a composite resin material, the colour of a tooth, is applied to your teeth to repair damage and improve your smile and confidence. It is a cost-effective yet long-lasting solution that improves the appearance of broken, chipped, stained, or cracked teeth.

The composite bonding price is around £200 for the edge of a tooth and around £300 per full tooth, again the price will vary depending on other factors and if you opt for more treatment. As you can see, composite veneers are considerably cheaper than porcelain veneers, but they don’t last as long because they aren’t quite as strong.

Composite veneers are a minimally invasive type of tooth covering that sits on top of your teeth, helping to shape and colour your teeth into a more desirable appearance. Composite veneers are ideal for fixing small imperfections, as you don’t need to cover the entire tooth with resin.

Additional treatment before veneers

In some cases, you may need additional treatment before veneers can be fitted. Here are a few examples.

It is possible to get veneers with missing teeth, but since porcelain veneers act as a cap over existing teeth, you will need another procedure first to fill the gap. A crown or a bridge will be a great option for a missing tooth before having veneers on your remaining teeth.

Getting veneers with crooked teeth is a great option to give the appearance of straight, perfect teeth; however, in some cases, you may need additional treatment if the tooth is too crooked to be fully covered by a veneer.

If you have gum disease, it’s usually nothing to worry about as it clears up quickly with the right treatment and oral care. You will need to make sure your gum disease is gone before getting veneers. There are a few things you can do to make sure this happens quickly.

Eye & Dental Clinic

We are the Dental & Eye Clinic for the people of Bury, Bolton, Rockdale, and surrounding areas, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you. If you’re interested in getting veneers or other cosmetic dental procedures, come to our clinic for an initial consultation, and we’ll start the journey towards your brand-new, award-winning smile.

We do more than just veneers; we’re here for general dental enquiries and procedures as well as emergency dental appointments.

More about who we are

To learn more about who we are, have a look at some of our policies and procedures, such as our standard code of practice. We are a patient-focused practice, and our aim is to learn from any feedback we receive and improve the services we offer to our patients. See our practice policy and complaints procedures for more information on how we run our clinic.

To get a better understanding of our appointment procedures, what to do if you need to cancel or if you miss an appointment, see our cancellations and missed appointments policy before visiting us for the first time, so you’re familiar with our procedures.

We even offer dental emergency treatment

If you need emergency dental care, don’t delay, book an emergency appointment with us rather than experiencing long waits at an NHS dentist.

Knowing what to do for a dental emergency can be challenging, particularly when you’re in discomfort and want to get it resolved as quickly as possible. Often in this situation, people don’t think through their options fully and wonder if they can access NHS dentists in an emergency or if there’s another option.

Your emergency dental care options go beyond urgent care at the hospital, and we’re here to help. A dental emergency can be categorised as an extreme feeling of discomfort that stops you from being able to go about your day in a normal manner. This feeling of discomfort originated from the teeth and gums, which is what places it as a dental emergency.

To find out more about us or for a consultation to get started on your very own porcelain veneers, contact us. Or for more information and a detailed quote about how much your veneers will cost, visit us for your first appointment, and we will get things started.

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