Dental veneers are a cosmetic dental procedure that can completely transform your smile! However, the cost for dental veneers varies depending on:

  • The type of material used;
  • Where you get them, and
  • If you need other dental work beforehand.

Patients typically prefer veneers over something like dentures or bridges because they are permanently attached and work just like your regular teeth. The only things you need to consider is how much you’re willing to spend and how long you want your veneers to last.

Here are all of your options so you know what to expect!

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What are Teeth Veneers?

Dental veneers (a.k.a teeth veneers) are thin shells made from porcelain or composite resin. After your dentist creates these custom, paper-thin teeth, they’ll bond them onto the front of your teeth for that “perfect” smile.

You can get veneers to correct minor cosmetic flaws like:

  • Chips
  • Tooth gaps
  • Crooked teeth
  • Cracks or
  • Stains on the tooth surface

 

RELATED: Dental Veneers – Composite and Porcelain Veneer Uses

Who Can Get Veneers?

Anyone who wants a beautiful smile can benefit from dental veneers! The ideal candidate for this procedure has healthy gums and teeth.

A veneer won’t work on an unhealthy tooth because it needs to secure to your existing enamel and root. If you have weak enamel or something like gum disease, it’s likely that the veneer won’t stay for long.

For example, veneers would be a great option if you have a chipped tooth. All we need to do is fit your tooth with composite or porcelain material, bond it with our cementing mix, and you’ll be on your way!

However, if that same tooth is rotten, has a cavity, or is cracked up to the root, we might recommend a dental implant.

This means that instead of getting a single veneer to cover up a stained or cracked tooth, we would extract the tooth. From there, we would replace it with a «stud» and dental crown for a completely new tooth.

RELATED: What to Expect While Getting Porcelain Veneers 

Cost for Dental Veneers in Colombia

Dental veneers cost between $500 and $2,000 per tooth in the US. In Colombia, they have an average cost of $350 each. The total cost will depend on the number of teeth involved, the materials used, and the location where you are having the procedure done.

The cost for dental veneers also varies if you need other procedures done before or after.

For example, you may need teeth whitening on your other teeth to match your new veneers. You may also need a tooth extracted before your dentist can properly place your veneers.

  • Tooth whitening: $250 per treatment
  • Dental crowns: $500 per tooth
  • Extractions: $100-$150 depending on location

As you can see, this can add hundreds, if not thousands, to your final cost.

Types of Veneers Materials

The cost for dental veneers also depends on the material used for your veneers.

There are 2 basic types of materials for veneers:

  1. Composite Veneers: These are your mid-tier option in terms of longevity and price. Composite veneers are made of resin, making them more durable than Lumineers. They aren’t as strong as porcelain veneers, but since they are made of resin, we can typically fix them in a single visit!
  2. Porcelain Veneers:Veneers made out of porcelain not only look the most natural, but they’ll last you the longest (about 20 years).

We can also categorize veneers in type of teeth preparation which you can read in this Dental Veneers – Composite and Porcelain Veneer Uses

So, to put it into perspective: If you get 4 dental veneers for your top central and lateral incisors plus teeth whitening for your bottom incisors, you would be looking at a minimum of $2,500 for the entire treatment.

If you are looking for the best dentist to get your veneers in Neiva, Colombia, contact Dr. Andres Arias!