The biggest difference is the materials used, with composite veneers using a thin composite and porcelain veneers being made from porcelain. Composite's thin and malleable nature allows us to quickly apply it to your teeth and sculpt it to create the perfect smile, while porcelain veneers are bonded to your teeth.
The material used also impacts the time it takes, with composite veneers being fitted in one session without additional dental work. Porcelain veneers take longer, and you must wear temporary veneers for a few weeks before your porcelain veneers are fitted.
Learn more about porcelain veneer treatment options here
Composite veneers cost between $300 and $600 per tooth, with the cost varying depending on how complex your case is. During your consultation, we will tell you the cost of your composite veneers and discuss any potential payment plans available for you.
To qualify for composite veneers you will need good gum health, with no signs of disease. Your teeth will also need to be healthy, with enough enamel to help the resin bond to your teeth. As part of your tooth front will be filed away, we cannot carry out the treatment on anyone with thin layers of enamel, as this could damage your teeth.
Composite veneers aren't suitable for everyone, especially if you have misaligned bites or teeth. The veneers will unlikely fix the issue, and it would be best to address the bite issues before having your veneers fitted. The same applies if you have large gaps between your teeth or are missing teeth. Dental implants or porcelain veneers would be a better alternative in these cases.
During your consultation, we will assess your oral health to determine if composite veneers are the right choice and offer alternative treatments if we think a better option will help you achieve the perfect smile.
We know that financing your dream smile can be tricky, especially if your tooth has suddenly chipped and you need it repaired quickly (say for a wedding), which is why we offer several payment plans. Whether you want to pay for your treatment upfront or spread the cost across monthly interest-free payments, we can suit everyone.
We also make it easy to apply for financing and keep track of your repayments using our handy app. It gives you all the power to get your dream smile with minimal stress.
Just in our Melbourne location, we have treated over 1000 patients who are happy with their new, healthy smiles. We see countless patients daily, helping them to create their dream smile and maintain good oral hygiene. You don't need to take our word for it, as we have 4.9 out of 5 star reviews and stunning before and after pictures of our patients showcasing their new smiles.
Our team have earned many awards between them, including Best Dental Clinic Melbournes 2023, 2020 Service Award, and several Word of Mouth Business Awards. We have also been featured in Vogue and are proud of the hard work of our team, who are dedicated to creating perfect and healthy smiles.