Veneers, also known as dental veneers, are a cosmetic dental treatment that uses thin, custom-made shells placed on the front surface of your teeth. They help correct visible imperfections that may affect your confidence when you smile—such as uneven tooth color, irregular shapes, mismatched sizes, or minor misalignment. Veneers can quickly transform your smile, making it more attractive and boosting your confidence.
There are two main types of veneers: Ceramic Veneers and Composite Veneers.
Ceramic Veneers
Ceramic veneers are made from high-quality medical-grade ceramic. This material is well-known for its beautiful, glossy, and translucent appearance, closely resembling natural tooth enamel. As a result, they blend seamlessly with your other teeth.
Key Features of Ceramic Veneers
• Natural look: Shiny and translucent, giving a lifelike appearance similar to real teeth.
• Durability: Very strong and long-lasting—typically 10–15 years with proper care.
• Stain-resistant: The smooth, glossy surface makes it hard for stains from tea, coffee, or food to cling, helping maintain their color over time.
• Gum-friendly: Compatible with oral tissues and unlikely to irritate the gums.
Starting price: 12,000 THB per tooth
Composite Veneers
Composite veneers use tooth-colored composite resin, the same material used for dental fillings. The dentist shapes the composite directly onto the tooth surface to enhance its color, shape, and size. A curing light is then used to harden the material.
Composite veneers require less time than ceramic veneers and can usually be completed in a single visit.
Key Features of Composite Veneers
• Completed in one visit: Each tooth can be done in about 1–2 hours without needing labwork.
• Cost-effective: Significantly more affordable than ceramic veneers.
• Minimal tooth preparation: In many cases, only a small amount of tooth surface is removed—or sometimes none at all.
• Easy to repair: Chips or cracks can be fixed without replacing the entire veneer.
Starting price: 4,000 THB per tooth