The Average Cost of Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers have been used for more than 25 years for cosmetic dental restoration. When teeth have yellowed or become fragmented, porcelain veneers can improve your smile greatly while at the same time provide durability. In addition to their aesthetic value, dental veneers also can be used to protect the surface of a damaged tooth. Although porcelain veneers can vary considerably in price they are not inexpensive.
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How Veneers Work
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Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of hard translucent ceramic material that are glued to the front of your teeth.
Overall Cost
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The cost of a single porcelain veneer tooth can range between 900 and 2,500 dollars depending on several factors. A person who plans to get a full set of veneers can expect to pay somewhere between 10,000 and 30,000 dollars.
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Material Expenses
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The cost of porcelain veneers can fluctuate depending on the specific type of materials and veneers that are used. Two of the different types of veneers currently on the market are Lumineers® and da Vinci Veneers™.
Customized Fitting
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Part of the expense of porcelain veneers is the preparatory cost. The veneers must be customized to fit your teeth in a dental laboratory. The veneers are shaped and colored to look and feel like your natural teeth. This process usually takes about a week, at which time the porcelain veneers will be glued to your existing teeth.
Dentist's Fee
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The cost of the dentist's time can vary depending on where her office is located and the degree of training and experience the dentist has.
Longevity
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While they probably won't last a lifetime, you can plan on keeping your porcelain veneers for 10 to 15 years before they will need to be replaced. Several factors can affect the longevity of veneers including the patient's bite and the improper use of one's teeth.
Easy Maintenance
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Since porcelain veneers are very resistant to staining, you can maintain a whiter smile throughout the lifetime of the veneer. When staining does occur it can simply be polished off during a routine cleaning.
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