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Is Replacing Dental Veneers Expensive?

asked 9 months ago by ImNotHopeless in Western PA
Latest answer by Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
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Tags: costs, replacement

I'm considering dental veneers for my four or six front upper teeth. They are small, narrow, and have gaps between them. It's like I'm not even smiling when I smile. I want a wider smile. However I heard that when veneers need to be replaced, you have to get the whole thing done over again, and that's expensive! What if, 20 years later, I don't have the money to replace the veneers? What would happen? That's scary, but every doctor is dead-set against bonding (sigh), so what can I expect?

13 answers to Is Replacing Dental Veneers Expensive?

Is replacing porcelain veneers expensive?

It can be because patients who are on there second and third set are usually more demanding and expect a higher level outcome. They understand the process and can expect more from the final result. Many dentists will build that into their fee. Also there is more wear and tear on our equipment as removing someone elses dentistry can be difficult on the drills and equipment. The work underneath can be not ideal and will need special care and that is why the fee is... more

David S. Frey, DDS
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist

www.perfectwhitesmile.com

Get Another Consult for your Smile

I suggest that you go to another cosmetic dentist and see if they will start with bonding plastic instead of bonding veneers. Eventually you may have veneers done but maybe its down the road. Bonding can look great and is a great option to begin-especially because the cost is less. Have the dentist do a diagnostic wax up where you can see how it will look. You will need to eventually replace your dentistry because nothing lasts forever but bonding is... more

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

Cost of Replacing Veneers

It sounds as though you are a great candidate for porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are a great investment that will truly give you more confidence when you smile. You need to be aware that in 20 years there is a good chance that they will need to be replaced. The cost will probably be more at that time to replace them then it is now. If this concerns you perhaps braces would be a better option for you. Keep in mind that braces will straighten your teeth, but... more

Scott Young, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

www.woodlandsdentistry.com

Replacing Dental Veneers is Expensive!

The answer to your question is yes, replacement of dental veneers is expensive. My advice to you is live in the present and do not worry about the cost and replacement of something 20 years down the road. Give yourself something you want now, and that is a beautiful smile that veneers can give you and enjoy them. it is important you take good care of your teeth and have good oral hygiene, healthy gums. But the MOST important factor in their longevity, is that you have no... more

George Koutsoukos, DDS
Valencia Cosmetic Dentist

Veneer Replacement Costs

It is impossible to place a price on having a great smile that you are confident in sharing with all of those around you. The personal and business benefits can be enormous. Most great cosmetic dentists will give you some sort of a guarentee to be sure you are cost free for the initial years. If one would eventually fail, that does not mean you have to replace all of them again. People pay 100k for a car knowing full well it is not going to last forever. It all comes... more

Donald L. Wilcox, DDS
Phoenix Cosmetic Dentist

www.desertsmiles.com

Replacing veneers

As some of the other dentists have stated nothing last forever and that certainly includes veneers. Cars, shoes, all need replacing so do not let that factor into your decision. If taken care of veneers can last a very long time. When they need to be replaced most of the same steps are taken.

Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

Replacing Dental Veneers and Cost

Longevity of a cosmetic dental restoration must be a factor when considering treatment and this is a discussion that should take place with your personal cosmetic dentist in the consultation/exam phase. There are many factors which affect the success and longevity such as home care, oral hygiene, excess stresses on the veneers from malocclusions, grinding and clenching of the teeth, and neuromuscular position of the teeth and their occlusion. An experienced cosmetic dentist with proper... more

Scott LeSueur, DDS
Mesa Cosmetic Dentist

Replacing Veneers

Nothing in life lasts forever! Not even dental veneers. Potential replacement after 20 years, as you suggest, is not a reason to avoid having them done now. You may invest in a car, drive it for 20 years and then decide it is time to replace it. Your new car will be another investment, but not necessarily a reason to forego a car today. High quality veneers prepared and placed by a skilled dental professional will last a long time. The aesthetic results and... more

Marc Zive, DMD
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist

When do veneers need replacement ?

Nothing is permanent. Even mother natgure gave us teeth that ware down by time. So how can we compete and be better than nature. veneers , just like any other thing in life have a lifespan. They need to be replaced. If you find a great cosmetic dentist, they last longer . Ifyou take carfe of them properly, they last longer. If you donot grind, clinch or do something about it if you do, they last longer. All my patients say it is worth it, they should have done it sooner... more

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

Replacing veneers is an investment

Nothing lasts forever, no matter what it is. Cars will eventually wear out and need replacement, tires get bald, running shoes hurt more than they help, and so on. The same thing with dental work, none of it will last a lifetime. When veneers wear out, they need replacing, just like cars, shoes or tires need replacing. While the investment may be large, my patients all have said that it has been worth it and they wished they had done it sooner! It makes it THAT... more

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Replacement of veneers

We commonly have these concerns about life expectancy and durability of veneers. If your current dentition is truly small and the veneers are going to be adding length and width with minimum tooth reduction i feel your case is more predictable. You also need to think about your grinding or clenching habits. Do you have any habits that are destructive to your teeth? chewing ice? biting finger nails? As long as teeth are used for eating and not as tools they will survive. Reasons for... more

J. Willis Baker, DDS
Wichita Cosmetic Dentist

You are a perfect case!

Thanks for explaining you current smile and its problems - but it is great that you have the easiest kind of smile to improve with porcelain veneers. The result will be awesome. You will be thrilled! Back to your question - yes, after 20 years there are some veneer cases that need to be re-done. This is due to the porcelain wearing out or other functional use problems. But this isn't the case for all veneer patients. I did several full veneer cases in... more

Greg Lutke, DDS
Plano Cosmetic Dentist

Replacing veneers what happens?

Replacing veneers often involves the same steps as originally placing veneers. The porcelain needs to be removed from the teeth, the teeth cleaned and new veneers fabricated. As a result a fee similar to placing veneers on original teeth is charged and sometimes more because it is sometimes more difficult to work though porcelain. New technology allows us to use dental lasers to remove the veneers conservatively, but that's another topic all together. Nothing... more

Dan Hagi, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

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