Choosing between porcelain veneers and composite bonding? Compare cost, appointments, tooth preparation, stain resistance and lifespan — with a £40 consultation and written plan.
Composite bonding is a conservative, often same-day option from £392 per tooth that adds tooth-coloured material with little or no enamel removal. Porcelain veneers are more durable and stain-resistant but usually cost more and take two visits, with a thin layer of enamel typically removed.
| Porcelain veneers | Composite bonding | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | From £554.40 per tooth | From £392 per tooth |
| Appointments | Usually 2 visits | Often same-day |
| Tooth preparation | A thin layer of enamel is usually removed | Minimal or no enamel removed |
| Stain resistance | Very stain-resistant | Can pick up stain over time |
| Lifespan | Typically longer-lasting; very stain-resistant | Easier and cheaper to repair or refresh |
| Best suited to | A durable, stain-resistant finish | A conservative, lower-cost, same-day improvement |
Cosmetic results vary from person to person.
Most people can narrow it down from the table but not settle it — because the right answer depends on your bite, your bone and what you actually want to change. That's what the consultation is for. A £40 Smile Consultation gives you a written plan and an itemised quote, and it's redeemable against the cost of your treatment. No obligation.
Veneers can be a good choice when you want a durable, highly stain-resistant finish and are happy with a small amount of enamel preparation over two visits.
Bonding suits patients who want a more conservative, lower-cost improvement, often completed in a single visit, and who value keeping more of their natural tooth. There is more detail on our veneers page and our fees page, and you can spread the cost with 0% interest-free finance over 6 or 10 months via V12 Finance, subject to status. Tower Dental is a credit broker, not a lender.
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