I’m planning on getting ultra-thin porcelain veneers and am trying to decide between DuraThin and Lumineers. Do you know which one is cheaper? I will say that I like the images on one of the sites better than the other, but will keep that to myself until I hear what you have to say on price.

Elliot

Dear Elliot,

While I am glad you are doing research, I think you’re looking into the wrong thing. The porcelain veneers themselves are not much money, including both DuraThin and Lumineers. Where the real cost comes in is from the ceramist and cosmetic dentist. These prices vary greatly depending on the skill and experience of the dentist along with what ceramist they use.

Doing cosmetic dentistry, especially smile makeovers, correctly you need a dentist with both post-doctoral training as well as an artistic eye. It will also be extremely important that they agree to do a temporary try-in before permanently bonding on your veneers. This way, you get to have a look at them and see if it is a smile you love. If it is not, then they should be willing to send them back to the lab. Only once you have something you’re thrilled with, should the dentist bond them on permanently.

You can get veneers priced exactly the same by two dentists, but the results will be vastly different depending on their skill. Smile makeovers are an art.

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