“Is composite bonding cheaper than veneers?”

Veneers are more expensive and composites are less so. But composites may darken with time and stain whereas veneers never change color. I say fix it once and fix it right.

Yes, composite bonding is usually less than Porcelain Veneers, but there is also a big difference between the two processes.

Yes, it is, but it is not as cosmetically effective as veneers.

Composite bonding is usually less expensive, but may not look as esthetic or last as long as a veneer.

Yes a composite bonding is cheaper but porcelain veneers have their own place and need depending on what the goals are .

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Sheena Bhatia, DDS

Typically, composite bonding is cheaper than veneers, however, like most everything else in life there is a reason something is cheaper. If you are wanting to have the most beautiful, natural looking, and durable restorations, then veneers are worth the extra money. If you want a better looking smile, knowing that the composite is going to chip, crack, stain, and need to be replaced much sooner and require much more maintenance and not look as nice nearly as long as the veneers-then get the composite. Typically, what I see with the composite veneers is that "something" will happen within 2-3 years. That "something" could be a little chip at an edge, they just don't look as "bright and shiny", they may begin to look dull, especially if you are a coffee, wine, or tea drinker. They may not feel as smooth and natural as they did when you first got them. I do realize there is typically a significant difference in the fee of veneers over the composites, but if you were my best friend or a loved family member, I would advise them that if there is any way, even if you have to use one of those third party financing programs, it is worth it to spend the extra money. In my 30 years as a practicing dentist, I have never had a patient tell me that they were sorry they got the veneers, but I have had a good number of patients tell me after about 5 to 10 years later, that they wish they would have spent the extra money on the veneers. I can also speak from personal experience about a sizable chip that happened to one of my front teeth due to an accident that I replaced every 3-6 years because it would chip, discolor, or come off completely. After the third time
replacing the composite, I finally got the veneer-and so far that has been 11 years ago with no problems. Understand though that I do take care of it by not biting my nails, not opening plastic packages with my teeth, biting things I know are hard like crusty bread, bagels, or biting ribs down to the bone. Harder things I have learned to bite to the side, or cut it up into smaller pieces and use my back teeth to chew crusty bread and bagels. That's been my personal and professional experience over the last 30 years and is only my own humble opinion. It's always better to get a second and even a third opinion about something as important as your smile.

Grant Sims, DDS

Much cheaper