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Please search for online information regarding the cost of porcelain veneers at 10-15 cosmetic dentists in San Francisco.
Hello! Thanks for your question about the cost of porcelain veneers in San Francisco. The short version is that after searching extensively through an extensive search online that included the homepages of some fifty dental offices, I’ve determined that the information you requested is not publicly available because the vast majority of dentists refuse to post their pricing online. However, I was able to create a list of seven dentists and their pricing in and around San Francisco, and learn that pricing is generally lower outside of the city. Below you will find a deep dive of my research and methodology.
METHODOLOGY
We first did a bit of research to find out if there is an expected range for the cost of porcelain veneers in San Francisco, to give us a baseline. This turned out to be $950 - $2,700 per tooth. Another source gave an average of $1,100 per tooth. With these as our baselines, we researched dentists in San Francisco and attempted to ascertain their prices. After starting with a general Google search, we searched the individual homepages of dental practices in and around San Francisco to attempt to find at least ten such practices. However, with 177 dentists in San Francisco proper, and countless more in the surrounding areas, it was simply not possible to research each and every one of them in a reasonable amount of time.
RESULTS
Out of some fifty different dentist homepages surveyed, we found only seven which listed even a price range, and then only by stretching the definition of San Francisco to include cities as far away as Fremont. We judge that this is because dentists believe, with some justification, that the high price of the procedure will scare off prospective clients, while having them come in for a consultation (as nearly every office surveyed urges) enables the dentist to sell the prospective patient on the idea of veneers before price is discussed, and then to frame the price in terms of a "reasonable payment plan."
However, we believe that this list, as partial as it is, will still be useful to you. We note, for example, that services in Fremont are considerably less expensive than in San Francisco, which means that it may be beneficial to consider having your work done outside of the city.
450 Sutter Street Suite 2428,
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-646-4285
LoevtoSmile@drloev.com
"$950 - $2,700 per tooth for porcelain and $270 - $1500 per tooth for composite."
450 Sutter St. Suite 2040
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-398-8555
info@sfveneer.com
"There are a wide range of fees ranging from $900 to over $2000+ per veneer. In my office the current fee for each porcelain veneer is $1550. A wax model of the veneers ($50 per veneer) and a bite guard ($640) are also needed."
3911 Alemany Blvd Suite 1002,
San Francisco CA 94132
AlemanyDental@gmail.com
650-997-3317
"Crowns/Veneers from $495.00"
This price is probably the very low end for composite veneers, not porcelain.
One Daniel Burnham Court, Suite 390-C
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-8055
info@kennethfongdds.com
"Porcelain Crowns – $1250"
This is the closest procedure on his site, and other sources indicate that veneers cost a similar amount or slightly higher.
425 E Remington Dr #2
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 733-6413
sookhongdds@yahoo.com
"Traditional porcelain veneers may range in cost from $900 to $2,500 per tooth and can last 10 to 15 years."
1039 El Monte Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 988-6500
"Costs range anywhere from $1000 a tooth upwards to $2500 a tooth."
38350 Fremont Blvd. Suite 103
Fremont, CA 94536
Tel: 510-795-7786
"Most dentists charge fees that range from $1000 to $1,200 per restoration."
Starbrite Dental also has an office in Dublin.
POSSIBLE CONTINUED RESEARCH
As mentioned earlier, many of my results came from searching the individual websites of the dentists themselves, though there were too many to make a comprehensive search. It may be worthwhile to research pricing more generally from sites not tied to specific practices; e.g., dental review and FAQ sites and industry reports. While there is no guarantee, this could conceivably provide more information about the difference in pricing in San Francisco proper verses the benefits of finding a practice outside of the city.
CONCLUSION
To wrap it up, after searching extensively through an extensive search online that included the homepages of some fifty dental offices, a list of ten dentists and their pricing on porcelain veneers is not available because the vast majority refuse to post even a price range on their sites. However, I was able to compose a list of seven dentists and their price ranges both in and around San Francisco, which should serve as a useful starting place for your search as well as a guide in negotiating prices elsewhere. If you’d like to continue research on any of the other topics I’ve outlined above, just let us know!
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