Cosmetic dental veneers are one of the best ways to completely convert your smile.  They can close gaps, straighten crooked teeth and add instant and lasting whitening.  If you are looking for drama, porcelain veneers may be your answer.

A trained cosmetic dentist will discuss with you your desired results and make a treatment plan.  Usually 6-8 veneers are placed across the front teeth to ensure a continuous and natural appearance.  The number of veneers used will obviously affect the cost.

There are a number of factors that affect veneers pricing.  At the very heart is the overhead in dentistry.  The cost of materials, staff and lab fees all play a part.  Add to that training and experience and you can see that its not an easy answer.  Finally you must consider the cost of living.  What affects your cost of living also affects the cost of doing business.  Rent, utilities, salaries.

A lot goes into the making of a dental veneer.  There is skill and education in the preparation and shaping of the tooth structure to allow the final restoration to endure and function.  There is the work of the team to support and coordinate the process.  The lab will use skilled hands to create the porcelain and expensive equipment to fabricate and finalize.

Each dentist will put a price on his or her work based on these varying factors.  You must put a price on the value of your smile.