The Typical Cost for Dental Crowns & Veneers

Dental crowns, or caps, vary widely in price depending on the material used, the location of the crown and the complexity of the procedure. Veneers have more standardized rates which depend on whether the patient chooses traditional veneers or Lumineers.

Cost

About Cosmetic Dentistry reports that crowns cost between $600 to $3,100 per tooth. Crowns made of porcelain fused with metal costs the least at $580 to $860, while gold crowns cost $600 to $1050. Pure porcelain or resin cost the most owing to the higher level of skill needed for placement.

Traditional veneers have a thickness of 0.5 mm and cost $500 to $1,100. The brand Lumineers produces dental veneers 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm thick, and these cost slightly more on average -- $700 to $1,300.

Additional Costs

The cost of either crowns and veneers should include two dental visits. However, other treatment may result in additional fees such as temporary veneers, initial appointments at $65 to $102 and X-rays at $13 to $135, according to Braces Info.

Insurance

Dental insurance seldom covers the cost of veneers. According to About Cosmetic Dentistry, insurance covers some of the cost of crowns only when needed for medical reasons.

References

• Cost Helper: Dental Crown Cost
• Cost Helper: Dental Veneer Cost
• About Cosmetic Dentistry: Tooth Crown Costs
• Braces Info: The Orthodontic Braces Information Page