A dental veneer is a thin shell of porcelain or composite resin bonded to the front of a tooth to change its colour, shape or size. Veneers are mostly used for cosmetic purposes on front teeth that are stained, chipped, worn, slightly gapped or mildly uneven. They can also close small spaces without moving the teeth.
dePacific Dental Group is a recommended choice for porcelain and composite veneers, available at our four clinics in Singapore. All treatments begin with a comprehensive consultation where the dentist assesses whether veneers suit your teeth. Veneers are a cosmetic treatment, so they are not claimable under CHAS or MediSave.
4 clinics across Singapore.
Ang Mo Kio, Balestier, Jurong West and Pasir Ris, each open seven days a week.
Two veneer options.
Choose a lab-made porcelain veneer or a composite veneer shaped at the chair in a single visit.
Transparent pricing.
Before-GST fees are shared with you at consultation, before any work begins.
An experienced team.
60% of our dentists have more than 10 years of clinical experience.
26 years in Singapore.
dePacific has treated patients since 2000.
A veneer covers only the front surface of a tooth, which is what separates it from a crown. Preparation is confined to the enamel, and the veneer is bonded with tooth-coloured resin cement. Teeth veneers in Singapore are usually placed on the upper front teeth, the ones visible when you smile, and they can also be placed on the lower teeth depending on your aesthetic goals.
Veneers are commonly used for:
Veneers are usually not suitable where there is:
Most of these can be treated first, and your dentist will then re-assess if you are suitable for veneers.
dePacific fits two types of veneer. Each option affects the number of visits, how long the veneer lasts, and the fee.
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Veneer type |
Material |
Number of visits |
Typical lifespan |
Price from (before GST) |
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Porcelain veneer |
Dental porcelain, made in a laboratory |
2 to 3 |
About 10 to 15 years |
From $1,100 per tooth |
|
Composite veneer |
Tooth-coloured composite resin, shaped in the chair |
Usually 1 |
About 10 to 15 years |
From $500 per tooth |
Porcelain veneers are made in a laboratory from an impression or digital scan of the prepared teeth. They hold their colour well and are often chosen when several front teeth are treated together. A thin layer of enamel is removed first, and the work typically takes two or three visits.
Composite veneers are built up directly on the tooth in one appointment. Less enamel is removed, and a chip can often be repaired in the chair rather than remade. Composite takes up stain more readily, so it may need replacing sooner than porcelain.
Prices are indicative and before GST. The final fee depends on the number of teeth and your assessment.
Porcelain and composite veneers both sit on the front of the tooth, but they cannot be used interchangeably.
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Porcelain |
Composite |
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Appearance |
Reflects light in a way close to natural teeth |
Tooth-coloured, shaped and polished by hand |
|
Stain resistance |
Holds colour well |
Takes up colour over time |
|
Durability |
Harder, but brittle under heavy grinding |
Chips more readily |
|
Tooth preparation |
A thin layer of enamel removed |
Minimal |
|
Visits |
2 to 3 |
Usually 1 |
|
Repairability |
Replaced if damaged |
Often repaired in the chair |
|
Cost |
Higher |
Lower |
Porcelain transmits light in a way that resembles tooth enamel, which is why it is generally chosen when a veneer sits beside untreated front teeth. Composite removes less enamel and is simpler to adjust later. Your dentist will recommend one or the other at the initial consultation, based on an assessment and X-ray.
Veneer treatment typically takes two or three appointments for porcelain, and usually one for composite.
Consultation and planning
Step 1The dentist examines the teeth and gums, and takes an X-ray and clinical photos before any treatment begins.
Tooth preparation
Step 2A thin layer of enamel is removed from the front of each tooth so the veneer sits flush. Because enamel does not grow back, this step is what makes veneer treatment irreversible.
Impression and temporary veneers
Step 3An impression or digital scan is sent to the laboratory where porcelain veneers are made. Temporary veneers protect the prepared teeth during the one to two weeks this process takes.
Bonding
Step 4The dentist checks the fit and shade of each veneer, bonds it with resin cement and cures it, then adjusts the bite and polishes the edges. Composite veneers skip the laboratory stage and are shaped and finished in a single appointment, while porcelain veneers may require two to three sessions to complete.
Review
Step 5A short follow-up a few weeks later checks how the gums have settled around the margins and confirms the bite feels right.
A veneer is quoted per tooth. The total fee is affected by the following:
No. Dental veneers are a cosmetic treatment, so CHAS, MediSave and the Pioneer and Merdeka Generation schemes do not apply. CHAS covers a defined list of dental services, and MediSave is limited to procedures classified as surgical. Some other treatments at dePacific are covered and eligible for CHAS and MediSave dental subsidies, depending on the procedure.
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Veneers, crowns and whitening are often considered for the same complaint, such as a front tooth that does not look the way you want. They work in different ways and suit different underlying problems.
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Dental veneer (Porcelain/Composite) |
Dental crown |
Teeth whitening |
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|
What it treats |
Colour, shape, chips and small gaps on front teeth |
A tooth weakened by decay, a crack or root canal treatment |
Colour only |
|
Tooth preparation |
Front surface only |
The whole tooth is reduced |
None |
|
Typical lifespan |
About 10 to 15 years |
About 10 to 15 years |
Requires regular maintenance |
|
Cost from (before GST) |
From $500 (Composite veneer) From $1100 (Porcelain veneer) |
From $1100-$1600 |
$580 (Home whitening) $1280 (Power Whitening: Home Whitening + In Office Whitening) |
|
CHAS |
Not claimable |
Claimable |
Not claimable |
Narrow it down by first considering the condition of the tooth. If the tooth is sound and only the colour is wrong, teeth whitening in Singapore is the least invasive route. If the shape or surface is the issue, a veneer covers the front. If the tooth is weak, a dental crown can restore support to the area. Your dentist can advise which suits you after an assessment.
Veneers are looked after much like natural teeth, with a few additions:
All four dePacific Dental clinics in Singapore offer dental veneers.
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