Veneers are thin covers bonded to the front of your teeth, so you get a natural-looking smile in a shape and shade you choose. At Valley View Dental, your first step is a free consult with a written estimate. No surprise bill.
A dental veneer is a thin porcelain or composite shell, bonded to the front of a tooth to change its color, shape, or size. Veneers cover staining, chips, small gaps, and worn or uneven front teeth. They are a cosmetic fix, so they change how your teeth look, not how they work.
A thin shell bonded to the front of the tooth.
Two materials, chosen to fit your teeth and goal.
On the teeth that show when you talk and laugh.
Porcelain veneers are custom-made in a lab, which gives you a long-lasting, stain-resistant result. Composite veneers are built up on the tooth in the office, at a lower up-front cost. Neither material is right for everyone, and we confirm the fit at your consult.
| Compare | Porcelain | Composite |
|---|---|---|
| Made | Custom-made in a lab | Built up on the tooth in the office |
| Typical lifespan | About 10 to 15 years | About 5 to 7 years |
| Up-front cost | Higher | Lower |
| Stain resistance | Stain-resistant | Less stain-resistant |
Lifespan figures are a sourced range from peer-reviewed research (Garcia, 2021), not a Valley View Dental guarantee.
Good veneer candidates have healthy teeth and gums, and mainly want a natural, cosmetic improvement to their front teeth. Age is not a barrier: what matters is the health of your teeth and gums, not the number on your birthday. We confirm your candidacy at a consult, with no pressure either way.
Getting veneers usually takes two visits for porcelain: a consult and prep visit, then the fitting. Care is gentle and judgment-free from start to finish.
We look at your teeth, listen to your goal, and confirm if veneers suit you.
We plan the shape and shade and give you a written estimate.
We gently shape the teeth and take a scan, and you wear temporaries.
We bond the final veneers and check your bite and your look.
The cost of veneers depends on a few things: how many teeth you treat, whether you choose porcelain or composite, and the prep your teeth need. Because those pieces vary, there is no single price we can quote on a web page, so at your free consult you get a written estimate for your exact plan.
More teeth means more material and lab work.
The material you choose changes the price.
Work your teeth need first affects the plan.
If you want to spread the cost, we offer monthly financing through Cherry, on approved credit, plus CareCredit, Lending Club, and in-house plans. Your monthly estimate is set at the consult, once your plan is clear.
Payments shown are estimates on approved credit via Cherry. Subject to terms. Offers cannot be combined. One discount per visit.
Cosmetic veneers are usually considered elective, so most PPO insurance plans do not cover the cost. Your plan may still help with related dental work, like a needed filling or crown. Valley View Dental is in-network with most major PPO plans, and we verify your specific PPO benefits before you decide.
Porcelain veneers have a typical lifespan of about 10 to 15 years with good care. In studies, about 95 percent are still in place at 10 years, and about 85 percent at 15 years. Composite veneers tend to last about 5 to 7 years. These are long-lasting results, not a lifetime promise.
Sourced range from peer-reviewed research (Garcia, 2021). Presented as a range, not a guarantee.
A veneer covers the front of a tooth, mainly for looks. A dental crown covers the whole tooth and adds strength when a tooth is damaged. Dental bonding is usually the lower-cost option for small chips and gaps. Your dentist recommends the right one at your consult, based on your teeth and your budget.
| Option | What it does | Best for | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veneer | Covers the front of a tooth, mainly for looks | Reshaping several front teeth | Mid |
| Crown | Covers the whole tooth and adds strength | A damaged tooth that needs strength | Higher |
| Bonding | Adds material to fix small chips and gaps | Small chips and gaps | Lower |
Natural-looking veneers are matched to your face and tooth shape, so they blend in rather than stand out. The fake look you may picture comes from a too-white shade or an over-bulky shape, and careful design avoids both. We plan the shade, shape, and size to suit your smile, and porcelain reflects light much like natural enamel.
Valley View Dental brings 20+ years and a full team under one roof, so your veneers are planned and placed in-house, with no referral out. Our team includes 10+ dentists and 4 in-house specialists, one of them Dr. Tarik Patel, our in-house prosthodontist.
Cosmetic work stays with people who do it every day.
A 4.9 star rating across our three offices.
Dr. Tarik Patel focuses on restoring and rebuilding teeth.
Veneers planned and placed in-house, start to finish.
Reviewed for accuracy by Valley View Dental’s in-house cosmetic and prosthodontic team before publishing.
It depends on how many teeth you treat and which material you choose. We give you a written estimate at a free consult, with no number guessed online.
A full set costs more than a few teeth, and it varies by material and prep. Ask for a written estimate so the number fits your actual plan.
Dental bonding is usually the cheaper option for small chips and gaps. Composite veneers can also cost less than porcelain, though bonding is usually the lowest-cost fix.
Active gum disease, tooth decay, thin enamel, or heavy grinding can disqualify you at first. We treat those issues before veneers, so your smile has a healthy base.
It is a smile-design guideline some dentists use for tooth proportions. Your dentist explains how it applies to your teeth, since the exact figures vary by source.
Book a free consult with the Valley View Dental in-house team, and leave with a written estimate for your veneers. You will see your options, your plan, and your price before you decide anything. Ask about monthly plans through Cherry, on approved credit. Call (630) 509-7933 to start, or book online.
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