Veneers are priced per tooth, so the total depends mostly on how many you have. Porcelain veneers cost more than composite bonding but last considerably longer. Most people need fewer than they expect - often only the teeth that show when they smile.
We'll give you a figure, not a range
Quoting a national average here wouldn't help you much - the cost depends on your teeth. After an examination we'll give you a written plan with the cost of each item, before any treatment is booked. Ring 03 441 8248 and we'll arrange it.
What changes the price
- How many teeth are being treated
- Porcelain veneers versus composite bonding
- Whether a digital smile design stage is included
- Laboratory costs for porcelain work
- Whether any preparatory treatment is needed first
- Whether a night guard is recommended to protect them
Porcelain versus composite
Composite bonding is built up directly on the tooth in a single visit. It costs less, and it can often be done with little or no removal of enamel. It also stains over time and typically needs refreshing after a few years.
Porcelain veneers are made in a laboratory and bonded on. They cost more and require removing a thin layer of enamel, but they resist staining and last considerably longer.
How many do you actually need
This drives the total more than the material does. People often assume a full set; in practice it's usually the teeth visible when you smile, and sometimes only two or four.
A design stage first is worth it precisely because it often shows fewer teeth need treating than expected.
The long-term cost nobody mentions
Preparing a tooth for a porcelain veneer removes enamel permanently. That tooth will need a veneer or crown for the rest of your life, so the honest cost includes eventual replacement. That's not an argument against them - it's an argument for going in with your eyes open, and for being cautious of anyone who treats it as a small decision.
