A Short Guide to the Types and Cost of Dental Veneers in the UK

Dental veneers are the almost “magical” solution to chipped, discoloured and irregular teeth.

Have a big meeting with prospective clients? Got a photo shoot coming up? Worry not! Those teeth will shine like new pearls with the finest dental veneers available in the UK.

Currently, there are three most popular types of veneers – porcelain, composite and removable.

Porcelain Dental Veneers

These are durable and they can match the colour of your natural teeth perfectly. Make your smile flawless and even more natural than it already is with the fine porcelain veneers.

Here’s why you should consider porcelain veneers for your teeth.

1. They last longer than composite. They can last for 10 to 20 years depending on your care and the quality of work done by your dentist.
2. Porcelain is also stain resistant.
3. The material is translucent, and it helps the veneer match your natural teeth colour.
4. The cost of porcelain veneers can vary between £400 and £1000 per tooth.

The cost of porcelain veneers is typically double that of composite options. You can check out the veneer prices for the best quality porcelain veneers before you step into the dentist’s office.

Composite Dental Veneers

Composites are often “temporary veneers” that people choose before they can opt for more permanent solutions.

Here are the reasons people pick composite over porcelain.

1. They are much cheaper than porcelain veneers.
2.  They last for as long as 5 years with proper maintenance and care.
3. Your dentist can fix composite veneers right on top of your natural tooth/teeth enamel without any invasive procedure.
4. It is a completely reversible solution for discoloured, or chipped teeth.
5. Composite veneers can cost £100 to £400 only for each tooth.

The result may be slightly less convincing as compared to porcelain veneers. Moreover, the result will depend on the skills of your dentist.

Removable Veneers

Removable veneers are easy and alternate solutions that you can Snap-On as necessary. Got a date night coming up? Or, a job interview? Boost your confidence by snapping on a removable veneer.

Here are a few reasons you might want to try removable veneers.

1. They are pain-free ways of improving your smile.
2. You can put them on and remove them without the help of your dentist.
3. You can use them for covering up yellow and discoloured teeth, chipped and a missing tooth.
4. Installing them does not need any alteration of the tooth structure.
5. You can use them if you like, but they demand regular cleaning and care.

You can get the perfectly fitting removable veneers from your dentist for around £350 for the top set or £450 for the entire set.

If you suffer from bigger problems like swollen gums, cavities in multiple teeth and crooked teeth, you might need to consult our dental practice in North London.

Cosmetic solutions like veneers are enough to perfect a smile, but they might not be enough to reverse the damage caused by these situations.

Arrange an initial consultation with our Muswell Hill dentists to establish which types of dental veneers are the best treatment for you.