Veneers or bonding? Price and what to expect – A guide for London patients (Part 3)
13 December 2024
4 min read
Veneers Or Composite Bonding: Your Full Guide
+ Part 3: Price & expectations
COMPOSITE BONDING AND VENEERS IN LONDON
In part one, we started to give you a solid foundation to make an informed decision about the best treatment for your needs.
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic surfaces placed on the front of the tooth.
With composite bonding, your dentist applies tooth-coloured resin – the same material used for white fillings – to address imperfections.
Both treatments can be suitable for improving the size, shape and spacing of your teeth as well as dealing with problems including cracked, chipped or discoloured teeth.
In part two, we examined the pros and cons of each treatment.
And to wrap up, we will tell you about some specific pricing and what to expect from the treatments including timelines.
IS COMPOSITE BONDING WORTH IT?
How much does composite bonding cost?
As of November 2022, the current guide price for composite bonding at Wytes – the number one independent dental practice in London – is £364 per tooth.
Bonding is often considered to be one of the most cost-effective cosmetic dental treatments.
It can be a great way to achieve confidence-boosting aesthetic improvements without the significant costs of some other treatments.
Composite bonding treatment time
Composite bonding treatment can often be finished in one appointment.
Your dentist will place and sculpt resin, use a special light to harden the material and finally polish to achieve a natural look.
ARE PORCELAIN VENEERS WORTH IT?
How much do porcelain veneers cost?
Porcelain veneers have a higher price because of factors including the quality of the porcelain and the customisation required.
As of November 2022, the cost for porcelain veneers at Wytes starts at £884 per tooth with a £20 discount for each additional tooth to be treated.
Porcelain gives a stain-resistant, long-lasting finish that looks and feels like natural teeth.
Porcelain veneers treatment time
Veneers will often require a number of appointments and fabricating the veneers can also take some time.
Appointments include an initial consultation, taking impressions, preparing the teeth and finally the placing and bonding of the veneers.
BONDING VS VENEERS
Bonding is a strong choice for a quick, affordable treatment.
It requires a smaller initial investment but may require more touch-ups or replacements over time.
Veneers are more expensive to begin with but can last for longer if properly maintained and offer more customisation.
