Author: Ami Patel

What are veneers?
Let’s start by discussing what veneers can and can’t do. While highly versatile in that veneers can make your smile appear straighter, brighter, and whiter, they are not a replacement for major orthodontic correction. The most common reason people choose veneers is to fix:

• Crooked teeth
• Mishappen teeth
• Teeth that are mildly gapped
• Heavily stained and/or discolored teeth
• Teeth that have been worn down or have been chipped

Essentially, if you want to change something about your smile, veneers will get you there as
long as you’re working with an experienced cosmetic dentist.
Once you’ve made the decision to correct the things you dislike about your smile, you might begin considering veneers I happen to think you should consider veneers. For the purpose of this article, I will only be discussing porcelain veneers, but many of the same things we will discuss apply to composite resin veneers as well. To help you weigh your options so you can make an educated, informed decision, I put together a list of what I consider to be the top pros and cons of porcelain veneers.

What are veneers?

Let’s start by discussing what veneers can and can’t do. While highly versatile in that veneers can make your smile appear straighter, brighter, and whiter, they are not a replacement for major orthodontic correction. The most common reason people choose veneers is to fix:

• Crooked teeth
• Mishappen teeth
• Teeth that are mildly gapped
• Heavily stained and/or discolored teeth
• Teeth that have been worn down or have been chipped

Essentially, if you want to change something about your smile, veneers will get you there as long as you’re working with an experienced cosmetic dentist.
Once you’ve made the decision to correct the things you dislike about your smile, you might begin considering veneers I happen to think you should consider veneers. For the purpose of this article, I will only be discussing porcelain veneers, but many of the same things we will discuss apply to composite resin veneers as well. To help you weigh your options so you can make an educated, informed decision, I put together a list of what I consider to be the top pros and cons of porcelain veneers.

With No Prep Veneers, Are they painful to get? Is there pain afterwards?
There is No pain. There may be possible numbing with a gummy smile and if laser contouring is
done.

How long does it take to get No prep veneers?
3 appts and about 4 weeks from start to finish

How long do No Prep veneers last?
10-15 years or longer

Are No Prep Veneers reversible? Can I go back to my old teeth?
Yes!

For all of our no prep veneer cases we are using Feldspathic porcelain or Lisi press.

The thinnest it can be is 03.mm to 0.5mm.

We use Williams Dental Lab as our Lab for NO PREP Porcelain VENEERS

How do COMPOSITE VENEERS compare to NO PREP PORCELAIN VENEERS

NO PREP porcelain veneers are a better option than composite veneers. Here’s the reasons why:

• Porcelain lasts longer and looks more natural
• Porcelain is stronger
• Porcelain is stain resistant
• Porcelain won’t wear down or chip

A common fee for No Prep Porcelain veneers is about $1,900 per tooth.

$1900 per tooth/ per no prep porcelain veneer

Sample pricing for a smile makeover with

• 6 teeth = $11,400
• 8 teeth = $15,200
• 10 teeth = $19,000

We talked about the advantages of no prep veneers being no pain, no drilling, no shots. Here are some possible disadvantages of no prep veneers

Adds volume to teeth
Adds thickness to the teeth
So if the teeth are already big or thick, no prep veneers would accentuate that…

No prep veneers
Can’t change widths of teeth unless spacing or gaps between teeth

They Can’t close black triangles spacing or spaces at the gum lines of teeth where there is gum missing.

No prep veneers can’t change the shade or color of the original teeth by more than 3 shades Since they are so thin it’s challenging to do no prep veneers on really dark teeth.

So let’s talk about who is a good candidate for no prep porcelain veneers?
If you have the following conditions you could be a candid ate for no prep veneers…

• Gummy smile
• Small teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Spaces between teeth
• Previous composite veneers
• Previous snap on veneers
• Previous snap on smile
• Just finished braces
• Just finished invisalign
• Teeth that are square shaped
• Teeth that are angled in
• Narrow smile
• Yellow teeth
• Wanting Correction of tooth shapes and sizes
• Wanting a straighter smile
• Wanting a whiter smile
• Wanting a fuller smile
• Wanting to improve the top teeth

Who is NOT a candidate for NO Prep Veneers?

Here are some conditions where no prep veneers are not a good solution.

• Severely crooked teeth
• Severely crowded teeth
• Long teeth
• Teeth with previous dental work that needs to be redone
• Severely dark or stained teeth
• Teeth that are sticking out
• Noticeable Overbite
• Noticeable Overjet
• Wanting to change widths of the teeth
• Wanting to move midline
• Tetracycline stained teeth
• Very tiny spaces or gaps between teeth at the gumline

We’re excited to announce that we are now offering no prep porcelain veneers. I’ve been learning and researching this product for several years now and I feel like the technology, design and material are now at the highest level.

So what are NO PREP porcelain veneers,

These are porcelain veneers that require no drilling or shaving down of the teeth. They are an additive process that improves the color, shape, size and appearance of the teeth using porcelain veneers.

So this means

• NO DRILLING OR SHAVING DOWN OF TEETH
• NO SHOTS OR NO NUMBING
• NO PAIN because there is no drilling

This procedure can be done in 3 visits

1. CONSULTATION VISIT &
2. TREATMENT VISITS

The most common question we get about veneers is how much do veneers cost?

The cost of veneers depends on: the location, the expertise of the dr, the quality of the materials, and the expertise of the lab.

So lets talk about location

The Price for porcelain veneers depends on the area in which you get the work done…, so prices can vary from state to state and country to country.

Veneers are more expensive in New York and Beverly Hills than they are in texas.

Veneers are more expensive in Texas than they are in Mexico or Turkey.

The Level of expertise of the dr also plays an important role in the pricing of veneers.

Drs who specialize in veneers and have decades of experience will charge more than drs that are newer to doing veneers.

Quality of material is important to understand for the pricing as well. FOr example composite veneers are less expensive than porcelain, but composite veneers don’t last as long.

Also the Expertise of the ceramist or the Lab that the Dr works with is another factor in the pricing for veneers.

The expertise of the ceramist affects the workmanship and quality of the final veneers.

So the average Cost of veneers in the US is from about $1500 to 2500 per tooth

There are also drs that charge in the $2500 to $5000 range as well here in the US.

The Average veneer case size for someone’s smile is 8 to 10 teeth.

So 10 teeth at 1500 each for example would cost $15,000

10 teeth at $2500 would be $25,000

10 teeth at $5000 would be 50,000

So the range of pricing for porcelain veneers in the US could be $15,00 to $50,000 here in the United States.

At our office we charge $1800 per tooth/ or per porcelain veneer, so that would be $18,000 for a 10 unit smile makeover using porcelain veneers. At our office that fee is all inclusive for all the steps and appointments.

Again the price varies on the location, expertise of the dr, the quality of materials, and the expertise of the lab ceramist.

Here are some other Questions that we get asked about veneers.

Does Insurance cover veneers ? No, since veneers are an elective procedure, dental insurance doesn’t usually cover veneers.

Are there payment plans?

Yes, Most offices offer some sort of financing, for example care credit or they offer other
payment options

-Bite adjustments

It is common to need bite adjustment visits after getting veneers. The new teeth have been made more ideal which may feel odd or different with the bite. We do our best to make the bite as comfortable as possible, but sometimes patients will need a few visits to get the bite just right.

If the bite is off it can make it difficult to chew on a certain area, or make the teeth extra sensitive to temperatures.

All patients are welcome to return for these bite adjustments but for traveling patients sometimes it is easier to work with your local dentists to do these minor adjustments

-Laser gum contouring

If we did laser gum contouring and you had a gummy smile and your gums have never just settled down or have stayed extremely puffy, red, and swollen and constantly bleed even after dental cleanings and good home care with brushing and flossing, you may have to see a local gum specialist or periodontist to resolve this issue on those specific areas.

-Root canal treatment

if the teeth were severely crooked, or had large cavities, or large fillings, there is a high chance of needing a root canal in the future. If a specific tooth is giving you severe pain and throbbing that is not relieved after several bite adjustments, we would recommend you see a root canal
specialist or endodontist in your area for an evaluation.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about your veneers, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.