Does Veneer Replacement Cost the Same As New Ones?

Veneers that have been properly done and well cared for, can and do last a long time. Your veneers may very well last longer than you or your dentist expect. I think it's realistic to expect that they will need to be redone at least once, however. I think it's also reasonable to expect to pay more to replace them than what you pay to get them. Veneers (unless they are no-prep veneers) are permanent, once you get one, you'll always need a veneer or crown on that tooth. more

The reason for replacement is the only issue if one breaks prematurely, the fee I charge may vary on the situation for my patients, it may be discounted it may not depending on the patient and the veneers. The only time I experienced a changed set is when my patients from the '80s came in wanting whiter teeth but no damage or complaints of the veneers breaking or falling off, I guarantee my work.

While nothing is permanent or 100%, most cases last much longer than 10 years (mileage does vary). Many cases that I have personally redone were in service for 25 years, and only needed to be replaced because we have whiter porcelain availible now. The fee is usually at LEAST as much as full fee, as removing veneers is harder than prepping untouched teeth. Usually they are being replaced for a reason, so determining why and treating the cause for failure makes the case more challenging... more

Believe it or not, removing veneers actually takes more time than doing a fresh set. As conservative cosmetic dentists, we strive to make sure that only the necessary amount of tooth structure is removed. Thus, when you remove a set of porcelain veneers we want to ensure that we're only removing old porcelain and not unaffected tooth structure. Sometimes they blend together pretty well....so it takes time AND magnification. So yes, getting new veneers is the same price....if not more. more