Editor LauraA veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth. Veneers can improve the beauty of a person’s smile and protect the tooth’s surface from damage. However, like all things they are not free; so whether or not these items will be used will be greatly influenced by the costs. South Africans (especially those in the working and wealthy classes) are greatly concerned with their looks, and beauty is an important factor to consider.
Price of veneers in South Africa cost within a range of R1,600 to R9,000. Ordinarily, you are not supposed to make the decision to get a veneer on your own; even if you have had an accident that left you with an ugly chipped or cracked tooth, or even if you were born with an abnormal spacing in your front teeth- which would cause you to have an unattractive smile. You should not even make the decision to get a veneer even if you have an uneven or stained dentition.
How Much Do Veneers Cost In South Africa?
Understandably there is no one price for veneers in South Africa; prices will vary by the type of veneers that the person is about to take, and also by the location of the dentist where the veneers will be implanted. There are two main types of materials used to fabricate a veneer: they are composite and dental porcelain. Keeping this in mind will help you and your dentist to determine the type of veneers that will be fabricated for the particular patient.
The average price for dental veneers in South Africa is R5’500. However, you will find that the prices can differ quite widely.
Here are a few locations where veneers can be crafted in South Africa, and the various prices at which they can be done.
All Smiles Dentist, Century City
Location: Century Medical Suites, Century City, Cape Town, 7441
At All Smiles Dentist Century City, you can get veneers as well as 6 crowns and a root canal treatment done for less than R20,000. The veneers themselves will cost you about anywhere between R3,508 to R9,021.
Veneers R3,508- R9,021
Zirconia Veneers R7,017 – R9,024
Composite Veneers R3,509 – R4,011
Dr. Johan Hartshorne
Location: Intercare Medical and Dental Centre, 43 Old Oak Road, Tyger Valley, 7536 Cape Town, South Africa.
Phone Contact: 009 27 87 550 3622 ext: 64087
Here you can do root canals and veneers for less than R10,000.
Porcelain Veneers: R1,654
Composite Veneers: R1,985
Dr. Thomas And Partners
Location: Kingfisher/Heidelberg Roads, Elspark, Boksburg-Germiston, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Dr. Thomas has been a long-time medical practitioner and family dentist to many people for many years. He does consultations, dentals implants, and of course veneers.
Veneers R802 – R4,016
Dentist Consultation up to R451
Dental Implants up to R8,835
Kromboom Dental Centre
Kromboom Dental Centre is located in Cape Town, South Africa
Here you can have veneers, dentures, and other dental implants made for very reasonable prices.
Veneers cost around R6,963 in this Dentist’s office.
Hyde Park Dentist
Hyde Park Dentist is located in Council St, Johannesburg, South Africa.
This dentist offers patients Veneers as well as several other procedures for reduced fees. At this dentist’s office, you can get root canal implants, false teeth, veneers, and other dental work done. They cover both aesthetic dental treatment and dental health management.
Veneers cost around R4,295 in this dentist’s office.
After The Prices Of Veneers In South Africa, What Else Do You Need To Know?
There are two main types of material used to make veneers: composite and dental porcelain. A composite veneer may be built directly in the mouth, or indirectly fabricated by a dental using a model closely identical to your dentition. The indirectly built veneers will then be bonded to the teeth with resin cement. Typically this type of treatment is for adolescent patients who will require a more permanent design later on in life.
The Porcelain veneer is made of porcelain which is a shiny material also used to make pottery and other expensive dining utensils. This can only be indirectly built.
Regardless of whether you are looking to get a Porcelain or Composite Veneer, the cost can still differ based on whether it will be a full veneer crown or a laminate veneer. A full veneer is one that covers the coronal tooth surfaces, while a laminate veneer is a thin layer that only covers the surface of the tooth. This is generally used for aesthetic purposes.
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Closing
While checking the prices of veneers in South Africa, please bear in mind that Porcelain is usually more expensive because it is made of more durable material, and is designed to last longer. Prices will also vary considerably depending on the region in which the dentist has his/her office; prices tend to be higher in the bigger cities compared to small towns.