Wondering How Much do Veneers Cost?

If you are looking to correct chipped or worn teeth veneers may be the answer. But, how much do veneers cost? Here's a look.
When your smile isn't quite what it used to be, whether it is because of an injury to your teeth or stains, you can get your teeth fixed and be on the way to a better smile, easily. Veneers offer individuals with damaged teeth a great way to look and feel better, almost instantly. How much do veneers cost varies from area to area and dentist to dentist.

You can expect to pay between $500 and $1400 per tooth that you have veneered. This cost, of course, is before any insurance payments are made and before any price reductions are made by your dentist. You can get some great deals on dental work these days as most dentists have seen a reduction in patients due to the economy. To get people coming in the door, many dentists are offering coupons and discounts.

Shop around before you settle on a dentist to give you veneers. You may be able to bargain with a dental provider on the cost of veneers to fix your teeth. There are several kinds of veneers available but you will do best when you go with porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers are crafted of sturdy glass beads that will most mimic the look of a real tooth. When the dentist gives you porcelain veneers, you won't be able to tell the difference between where your real tooth ends and the veneer begins.

You can typically get all of your veneer work done in one day, no matter how many veneers you are having done. You'll have to go in for an initial visit and consultation with the dentist. At this appointment, your dentist will take a mold of your tooth and send it to a lab to have a veneer formed to make your tooth complete.

When looking into how much do veneers cost, remember that you can rely on your dental insurance policy to pay a portion of the fees. Get your old smile back in as little as two office visits and feel good about showing the world your teeth again.

By Frank Rodriguez
Published: 7/16/2009
 
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