Cost of Tooth Veneers

Daveyboy2

After a veneer came off from my front tooth and was lost, my dentist said that he didn't like veneers at all and suggested that I replaced it with a direct composite resin bonded veneer (basically, filling applied to the tooth and carved into shape).

I wondered if anybody else has had this type of treatment and how robust it is compared to veneers. I might add that the original veneer lasted about seven years and only came off after chomping rather enthusiastically on uncooked corn on the cob (not a good idea, even though my dentist argued that this wasn't the reason it came off but because my teeth/bite weren't suited to veneers!?). The adjacent veneer has been on 24 years.

Fork86

Daveyboy2 wrote: »

After a veneer came off from my front tooth and was lost, my dentist said that he didn't like veneers at all and suggested that I replaced it with a direct composite resin bonded veneer (basically, filling applied to the tooth and carved into shape).

I wondered if anybody else has had this type of treatment and how robust it is compared to veneers. I might add that the original veneer lasted about seven years and only came off after chomping rather enthusiastically on uncooked corn on the cob (not a good idea, even though my dentist argued that this wasn't the reason it came off but because my teeth/bite weren't suited to veneers!?). The adjacent veneer has been on 24 years.

Composite veneers are less destructive for teeth, easier to repair and less costly than porcelain veneers (although will have to be maintained more often by your dentist). They do however pick up stains a bit more than porcelain veneers, and aren't as aesthetically pleasing, but still have good aesthetics. (unless a good quality composite is used, or rather, a variety or layered composites to more closely mimic the natural appearance of your surrounding teeth).

Composite veneers (direct) can be accomplished in one visit, as opposed to the two visits required for porcelains, as they are forged in the lab.

Again, the factors have to be weighed up on an individual basis.

pearlywhites_2

If gaps are a problem, then little bits of white filling bonded to the tooth can make a world of difference, and not damage the tooth underneath at all. They can be replaced time after time with no tooth damage at all.

But what if you had small gaps between all of your front upper and lower teeth? Could you get bonding on ten teeth or would that be pointless? I have healthy teeth, so been put off getting lumineers or crowns after reading this thread. I dont want braces, and couldnt have them on my upper anyway because I still have two milk teeth.

samsungg600

I have been quoted £3600 for 11 empress veneers and one crown by my dentist, is this a good deal?

Toothsmith

I personally don't think Empress is the best veneer material (It's a very good crown material) but I suppose it's a good price.

Does it feel like a good deal? Are you prepared for the ongoing maintenance and replacement costs?

samsungg600

It feels like a good deal i suppose, what would you recommend for the veneers instead of empress?
The dentist is my nhs one, and i was going on his recommendation

Toothsmith

If that's his recommendation, then I would go with it. If you're having an Empress crown then Empress veneers will match well.

We all have our own favourite materials, and yours probably gets on best with that.

Hobo17

Hi Toothsmith, I have a few specific questions regarding the composites... would be great if you can help

This thread is the first I have heard of composite veneers. I have been umming and ahhhing about getting my porcelain veneers done for some time now - it was very painful having them done (having the layer of enamel shaved off was agony) and they are very costly. I am so scared of having another layer taken off my teeth if i have them re-done, but they do need replacing - they have been on for 11 years now.

How do the costs of composite compare to porcelain? what are the ongoing maintenance costs like? Do you just need to have composites 'touched up' from time to time or do they ever need to be completely removed and replaced? i know they need more regular maintenance than porcelain but i like the idea of the costs of maintaining being regular and spread out - unlike porcelain which has to be paid for in one big hit every few years and is really beyond my reach (the existing set were done at Guys teaching hospital for free by students).

I was hoping to have my teeth whitened at the same time (well, probably shortly before)getting the veneers re-done - would there be any issue with this? I assume they would want to remove the existing veneers before whitening?


Thanks :beer:

Katty07

I have always had very awful teeth which has got my confidence down alot. Sicne i was a child iv always had yellowy rotten teeth and althouhg iv had good dental work done they still get me down and i dont like meeting new people. Im 19 and think that this is the time to be enjoying being 19 instead of alays worrying what people think.

I have had 2 veneers put on my two front teeth an would like it done to my whole mouth. Is this possible? Or would something else be more appropriate?

Im always a student so get free Nhs care and am wondering if this would cover it or if i would have to pay a bit of money out for new teeth

thanks

welshdent

The "NHS" will not cover any such work. Least of all any general practice dentist is unlikely to provided such expensive work to you and then fund it themselves which is in reality what would have to occur. The NHS permits witholding of un clinically necessary work that is requested for cosmetic purposes. Personally I am against full mouth veneering. Not least because its so damaging to healthy teeth. You would also need to be aware you would be looking at upwards of £300 PER veneer. Anatomically speaking most people are able to have 32 teeth so work that out . They would also need to be replaced in a few years. If I were you I would chat to your dentist about your concerns as we can not advise on individual cases. If it is just a colour issue then you may be able to consider properly done whitening.... but try and give veneers a wide berth.