# Porcelain Veneers — UK price comparison

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/treatments/cosmetic-dentistry/porcelain-veneers/

## Quick answer

Porcelain veneers typically cost £400–£1,000 per tooth in the UK — standard feldspathic or pressed ceramics toward the lower end, premium hand-layered or e.max work at the top. They're thin laboratory-made ceramic shells bonded to the front of teeth over two or three visits, offering the most durable and stain-resistant cosmetic finish (typically 10–15 years). Most veneer preparation removes a small amount of enamel and is irreversible, so those teeth will always need veneers or crowns. A full smile of 6–10 veneers commonly costs £3,000–£10,000. Cosmetic veneers are never NHS-funded, and only GDC-registered dentists may provide them.

## Key facts

- Typical private cost: £400–£1000
- Typical UK cost: £400–£1,000 per tooth; a 6–10 tooth smile commonly £3,000–£10,000
- Lab-made ceramic shells fitted over two or three visits, with temporaries in between
- Usually irreversible — around 0.3–0.5mm of enamel is removed in conventional preparation
- Typically last 10–15 years with better stain resistance than composite
- Whiten first: veneers are matched to your shade at fitting and don't bleach
- Cosmetic veneers are never NHS-funded; only GDC-registered dentists may provide them

Factual price comparison from The Local Dentist — not clinical advice.