What Is the Cost of Veneers per Tooth in Norwalk, CT?

The cost of a veneer for one tooth really does depend on the material that is used for the veneer. The cost of composite veneers per tooth can range anywhere from $200 to $1,500, while porcelain veneers are typically a bit more expensive ranging closer to $950 to $2,500 per tooth, but can sometimes be closer to $4,00 for one tooth depending on where you receive the veneers. These two are the most common options for veneers, though there are a couple of other options available that fall into around the same price range. The cost of your veneers may also depend on the initial condition of your teeth, how much work is required to prepare the tooth for the veneer, the location at which are receiving the veneers, and the experience level of the dentist performing the procedure.

Composite and porcelain veneers have slightly different lifespans, with porcelain veneers lasting slightly longer than those made from composite material. The average composite veneer lifespan is somewhere around 4 to 8 years, depending on how well they are taken care of by the patient. Porcelain veneers last quite a bit longer, usually last at least 10 years, with many cases noted from patients of them lasting even closer to 20 years. The lifespan of the veneers can also heavily depend on how well they were placed onto the teeth, showing cases where the lifespan has been significantly shorter for veneers that were not fitted properly for the teeth.

The primary reason that many people turn to veneers as a great option for dental work is to improve the overall appearance of their teeth. Whether your teeth are chipped, malformed, or discolored to the point where they are unable to be whitened, veneers can be fitted and placed over your teeth offering a beautifully natural smile. They are customizable to suit your face and provide the right look that will make them appear to be even more natural. Other notable advantages to veneers include their ability to feel natural, prevent any more discoloration, are very low maintenance, and only require a little bit of enamel removal and preparation for the procedure.

One of the most significant differences between composite and porcelain veneers is the cost, with composite veneers typically costing about half the amount of porcelain veneers. This lower cost does make composite veneers more appealing to those who do not have much if any coverage provided by insurance. As well, composite veneers can usually be made the same day that measurements and prep has been done, allowing for same-day treatment options for those who are unable to take much time off from work.

The composite material is applied to your teeth and then sculpted by the dentist to ensure the perfect fit and a natural appearance. Lastly, composite veneers hold one more advantage over the porcelain option, being that they require less prep work to be done on the teeth before the procedure, allowing for the veneers to be slightly more reversible if the patient decides they would like to have the veneers removed or replaced. Porcelain veneers are the more common option of the two, though they are more expensive, they last much longer than their composite counterparts as they are far more durable. They are known for providing an even more natural-looking result and are much more resistant to staining and chipping than composite veneers.

Porcelain veneers require slightly more prep and take longer to be sculpted, but many dentists have access to the newer technologies available that minimize this waiting period. Additionally, porcelain veneers are more frequently used for more severe cases of discoloration or spacing issues, making composite veneers not even a viable option sometimes. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online today! We are conveniently located at 515 West Ave Suite R, Norwalk CT, 06850. We serve patients from Norwalk CT, Stamford CT, Westport CT, Darien CT, Rowayton CT, Wilton CT, New Canaan CT, Fairfield CT, and Bridgeport, CT.