Cost of Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers produces amazing cosmetic results – improving your teeth’s appearance, your smile, and in the process, your self-esteem and confidence.

There is no doubt that veneers are an excellent option, but you have probably asked yourself, ”What is the price of porcelain veneers?”

Fees for porcelain veneers will always vary depending on the area you live in and the difficulty of your case.  Fees vary significantly based on the experience of the cosmetic dentist, location of the country, number of restorations and the challenge of a specific patient’s cosmetic case.

The cost of getting porcelain veneers largely depends on how many veneers are required to produce the desired results.  In most cases, a minimum of six veneers is needed, and is usually placed on the upper six front teeth, from the canine to canine.  The cost of each individual veneer significantly varies with figures ranging from $500 to $1000 per tooth.

Generally speaking, the price of tooth veneers increases with the number of in-office treatments required by the patient.  The veneering procedure usually requires two or more visits one to two weeks apart. Veneers made of porcelain provide a greater longevity than plastic (composite), typically lasting ten years to fifteen years.

Location of the cosmetic dentist practice also influences the cost of veneers.  The average fee is found to be cheaper in a small rural town while the higher prices are found in large metropolitan areas on either coast.

If you’re investigating the prices of porcelain veneers, it may be a good idea to contact the American Dental association to acquire comparative quotes from various dental offices.

Once you have found a particular dentist, you will most likely make a consultation appointment.  There may be an examination fee for this visit.  The receptionist scheduling your consultation appointment should be able to quote this fee for you precisely.  Dental x-rays will be required and these can add to the cost of the consultation, but these are items you would need no matter which dentist performed the work.    

After the examination, the dentist will be able to provide an accurate estimate on the overall cost of getting porcelain veneers.  You can always choose to get see another dentist if you feel the cost is too high.  Your x-rays can easily be sent to any future dentists.   

Almost all dental insurance companies consider porcelain veneers part of elective cosmetic dentistry and will not pay anything for them. This ultimately leaving the whole cost of porcelain veneers to the patient.  However there are many financing options available for those wanting to pursue cosmetic dentistry.