The cost is a major consideration when thinking of getting any dental work done.
This is even more so when getting dental work that is considered to be cosmetic.
Veneers are considered to be cosmetic dentistry and are more often than not excluded from insurance or medical coverage.
But how much do veneers cost?
This is not a question with a simple answer. There are many different factors that affect the cost of veneers.
One major factor that affects the veneers cost is the location.
Some locations have higher dental costs than higher places.
This may be due to the population size, the number of dentists in the area, the standard of living and other factors.
Another very important determinant of veneers cost is the laboratory cost.
A dental laboratory will in most cases be responsible for making the dental veneers.
The dental laboratories will charge different fees.
The fee is largely dependent on the type of materials used to make the veneers and the technical skill of the laboratory technician.
If the materials used are of high quality then the cost will be higher.
If the laboratory technician making the dental veneers is highly skilled, the veneers will obviously cost more. Getting veneers done at a dental office with an in-house laboratory should reduce the cost of the veneers.
The type of veneers you are getting will also vary the cost.
Porcelain veneers typically cost less than composite resin veneers simply because the porcelain variety are longer lasting.
Composite resin veneers are either direct veneers in that they are put straight onto the teeth, or indirect in that they are pre-made at a lab.
The amount of work done on the teeth before putting the veneers will also vary the cost.
If work is done on the teeth, the costs will increase.
Some veneers are placed directly onto the teeth without filing down the enamel.
How many teeth are getting veneers will also affect the veneers cost.
The cost of veneers is usually quoted per tooth but you are likely to enjoy economies of scale if for instance you are getting a full set of dental veneers.
The higher the number of veneers, the lower the cost per tooth is likely to be.
The veneers cost will range from $900 to $1500 per tooth.
