Any experiences with Porcelain Veneers?

[Dominic-Toretto]

Title really, been utilising custom trays / teeth whitening gels for the last few months and my teeth are not the shade I want. I have had a long conversation with my cosmetic dentist, and she has suggested porcelain veneers at the price of £600 per tooth. I would be looking at having approximately 12 teeth done which comes out at £7200. She stated that I should expect 10 years or so out of them before having to have them re-done, but then also stated some people have had them for 40 years. Does this seem accurate?

Anyone on here got Porcelain Veneers, and if so what are your thoughts? Was it worth it, and is the price I have been quoted the going rate? A quick google seems to bring up prices from £200 to £2000 per tooth

 

[Dominic-Toretto]

Veneers involve cutting a thin layer of enamel to create space for the veneer. Impressions are taken and sent to a laboratory where a technician designs and constructs bespoke veneers for your teeth. They are then cemented on to your teeth.

There are other (less invasive- don't involve cutting tooth away) ways of improving your smile:
Orthodontics (braces)
Composite bonding (composite white filling stuck on to your teeth)
Whitening (which you have already tried)

Getting them done abroad on the cheap- you get what you pay for (avoid!). If you are happy with toilet white porcelain glued to your teeth and destroying lots of tooth tissue- go for it.

If you want a minimally invasive smile makeover- find somewhere local and trusted and go for it!

Many thanks for the detailed response. I have already had orthodontic work, and custom whitening trays as mentioned. The original plan was to utilise composite bonding to adjust my teeth shape, but this was on the basis of me being happy with the shade of white achieved. I am still putting in the whiteners everyday hoping that they can push through this plateau to a whiter shade.