How much are veneers?

Veneer cost depends mainly on how many teeth you're treating and whether any decay or gum problems need treatment first. Because veneers are usually cosmetic, dental insurance often doesn't cover them; any coverage depends on your plan. Members of our membership plan get 15% off treatment, and CareCredit lets you spread out the cost. Dr. Chang will explain the cost after your exam, before anything is made.

Are veneers permanent?

Getting traditional veneers is a permanent decision, because a thin layer of enamel is removed from the front of each tooth and it doesn't grow back. The veneers themselves aren't forever. They eventually wear or chip and get replaced. Since that tooth will always need a veneer or another covering, Dr. Chang makes sure veneers make sense for you before starting.

How long do veneers last?

Porcelain veneers often last 10 to 15 years or longer with good care. Grinding, chewing on hard things like ice, and gum disease can shorten that. Brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings help them last, and if you grind your teeth, Dr. Chang looks at your bite before starting.

What happens to teeth under veneers?

Your natural tooth stays under the veneer, with only a thin layer of enamel removed from the front. It can still get decay, especially along the edges of the veneer, so brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings still matter. If a veneer chips or wears out years later, it's replaced with a new one, since that tooth will always need a covering.

Are veneers bad for your teeth?

Veneers aren't bad for healthy teeth when they're planned well, but they do require removing a thin layer of enamel, and that can't be undone. They also aren't the right fit for every tooth. Heavy grinding can chip them, and a tooth with a large filling or a crack is usually better protected by a crown. If color is your only concern, whitening may be enough.

Can you whiten veneers?

No, veneers don't change color with whitening. If you want your natural teeth whiter too, whiten them first, then match the veneers to that shade. We offer in-office whitening and take-home trays, so Dr. Chang can plan the timing and your veneers match your new shade.

Veneers in San Jose

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QUICK OVERVIEW

Looking into porcelain veneers in San Jose?

Porcelain veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells bonded to the front of your teeth to change their color, shape, or size. They can cover chips, gaps, worn edges, and stains that whitening won't lift. Dr. Dillon Chang starts with an exam at our office on Blossom Hill Road to see whether veneers make sense for your teeth or whether a simpler fix would do the job. Call (408) 224-2000 to set up an exam.

WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE DR. CHANG FOR VENEERS

An honest first look

He'll tell you if whitening or a simpler fix would do the job.

You approve the look first

Shape, length, and shade are agreed on before anything is made.

Digital scans, no putty

We use an iTero™ scanner instead of a putty impression.

Ways to pay

CareCredit financing, and 15% off for membership plan members.

WHAT IT IS

What are veneers?

A thin shell over the front of the tooth.

A veneer covers the front surface of a tooth. We use porcelain veneers, which resist staining and reflect light much like natural enamel.

Veneers aren't the right fit for every tooth.

Enamel removal is permanent

Placing a traditional veneer means removing a thin layer of enamel from the front of the tooth so the veneer sits flush. That step is permanent, so the tooth will always need a veneer or other covering afterward.

Grinding can chip veneers

If you grind your teeth hard,