What are Dental Veneers?

According to Wikipedia:

“In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer, composite and porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory, and later bonded to the tooth, typically using a resin cement such as Panavia. In contrast, a porcelain veneer may only be indirectly fabricated.”

What is the Dental Veneer Procedure Like?

How Much Do Dental Veneers Cost?

dental Veneer cost porcelain
The cost does vary depending upon the part of the country you are in but a good average is $1500 per veneer at the time of writing this where the lowest being just under $1000 & the most expensive being around $2000. Be wary of bargain hunting; you should not find too “cheap” a Dentist.

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5 Responses to “Cosmetic Dentistry: The Details, Cost and Specifics of Dental Veneers – Porcelain or Otherwise”

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    May 3rd, 2010 at 12:50 am

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  2. Davis Nicolson Says:
    May 13th, 2010 at 5:18 am

    Thanks frank,new concept of Dental Veneers for protecting the tooth layer and improves the appearance and function of a person's teeth. Cosmetic dentist in Salem Ma refers to a host of dental treatments designed to enhance the smile and correct chipped, cracked, discolored, and unevenly spaced teeth.
  3. Chris Says:
    May 20th, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    Thanks for the posting.
    Good job laying it all out and even the video. The cost is pretty much on the mark as well.
  4. Lawrenceville Says:
    August 20th, 2010 at 1:56 am

    It was such a good article and so much related to our directory.Lawrenceville dentist
  5. Dentists Gainesville Says:
    August 22nd, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    really useful information i found here. Well, the cost is a bit ""hot" but so would be your smile.

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