{"id":13131,"date":"2025-01-29T12:36:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T12:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mexicoborderde.wpengine.com\/?post_type=dental-packages&p=13131"},"modified":"2026-11-13T16:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T16:09:26","slug":"carillas-dentales-tijuana-mexico-paquete","status":"publish","type":"dental-packages","link":"https:\/\/mexicoborderdentist.com\/es\/paquetes-dentales\/carillas-dentales-tijuana-mexico-paquete\/","title":{"rendered":"Porcelain Veneers Package in Tijuana \u2013 Whiter Smile That Lasts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Six months from now, at a sunny caf\u00e9 on the Malec\u00f3n\u2026<\/p>\n

<\/span>\u2026you order a second espresso and don’t think twice about your teeth. That’s what a stain-resistant porcelain smile feels like.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

No more rationing coffee before a big day. No more whitening strips that fade in a month. Porcelain veneers are glazed, so they hold their color for years. In Puerto Vallarta they start from about $250 per tooth<\/strong>, with porcelain typically $350\u2013$550<\/strong>, compared with roughly $900\u2013$2,500<\/strong> per porcelain veneer in the US. This page walks you from that caf\u00e9 moment back to today: what it costs, how it works, and how to choose well.<\/p>\n

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$350\u2013$550<\/p>\n

Porcelain veneer, per tooth, Puerto Vallarta<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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$900\u2013$2,500<\/p>\n

Same veneer in the US<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5\u20137 days<\/p>\n

Typical stay, 2\u20133 short visits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10\u201315 yrs<\/p>\n

Typical porcelain lifespan with care<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Want live numbers?<\/strong> Compare veneer prices in Puerto Vallarta on PlacidWay<\/a>, or browse veneer clinics in Puerto Vallarta<\/a>. Prices on this page are typical 2026 ranges; clinic quotes change over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/span>The everyday moments that change<\/span><\/h2>\n

People rarely get veneers for a “perfect” smile. They get them to stop thinking about their teeth. Here’s where you’ll notice it most.<\/p>\n

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01<\/p>\n

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Your morning coffee<\/h3>\n

Porcelain’s glazed surface resists the coffee, tea and red-wine stains that soak into natural enamel. You drink what you like, and your shade stays the shade you chose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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02<\/p>\n

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Every photo, unfiltered<\/h3>\n

Teeth that are even in color, length and shape. You stop tilting your head, stop smiling with closed lips, stop deleting pictures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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03<\/p>\n

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Meetings and first impressions<\/h3>\n

A bright, healthy-looking smile reads as confident and well-rested, whether you’re presenting at work or meeting someone new.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04<\/p>\n

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Laughing out loud<\/h3>\n

No more hand over the mouth. Chips, gaps and worn edges are covered with porcelain shaped to suit your face.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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05<\/p>\n

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The bathroom mirror<\/h3>\n

The small daily check you used to dread becomes something you don’t notice at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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06<\/p>\n

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Big days: weddings, reunions, holidays<\/h3>\n

No last-minute whitening panic. Your smile is ready every day of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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“Whitening changes the color of your teeth for a while. Porcelain changes the color you live with<\/span> for the next decade.”<\/p>\n

The simple reason stain-resistance matters<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/span>Why porcelain resists stains (in plain English)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Natural enamel and composite resin are slightly porous: pigments from coffee, tea, wine and tobacco slowly seep in. Porcelain is fired and glazed in a dental lab, leaving a smooth, glass-like surface that stains can’t easily grab onto.<\/p>\n

That’s why many people choose porcelain over composite even though composite costs less upfront. Composite looks great at first but tends to dull and pick up stains within a few years.<\/p>\n

One honest caveat:<\/strong> the edges where veneers meet your gums, and any natural teeth without veneers, can still stain. Good brushing and regular cleanings keep the whole smile even.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/th>\nWhitening<\/th>\nCompuesto<\/th>\nPorcelana<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Stain resistance<\/td>\nFades in months<\/td>\nCan dull and stain<\/td>\nHigh; color-stable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fixes chips and gaps<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical lifespan<\/td>\nRepeat often<\/td>\nAbout 5\u201310 years<\/td>\nAbout 10\u201315 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Puerto Vallarta price<\/td>\nAsk the clinic<\/td>\n$250\u2013$350 per tooth<\/td>\n$350\u2013$550 per tooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/span>Choose the version of your smile that fits your budget<\/span><\/h2>\n

Veneers are priced per tooth, so the number of teeth matters most. Totals use typical Puerto Vallarta ranges; larger cases often get a lower per-tooth price.<\/p>\n

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Front-tooth fix<\/p>\n

Two to Four Teeth<\/h3>\n

$700\u2013$2,200<\/p>\n

2\u20134 \u00d7 $350\u2013$550 \u00b7 US: $1,800\u2013$10,000<\/s><\/p>\n

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\u2713<\/span>Covers a chipped, dark or uneven front tooth<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Shade-matched to your natural teeth<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Often paired with whitening on the rest<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Most chosen<\/span><\/p>\n

The “social six”<\/p>\n

Six-Tooth Smile<\/h3>\n

$2,100\u2013$3,300<\/p>\n

6 \u00d7 $350\u2013$550 \u00b7 US: $5,400\u2013$15,000<\/s><\/p>\n

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\u2713<\/span>The six teeth that show when you smile<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Smile design and trial smile<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Temporaries while the lab works<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Bonding and bite check<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Full upper smile<\/p>\n

Ten-Tooth Smile<\/h3>\n

$3,500\u2013$5,500<\/p>\n

10 \u00d7 $350\u2013$550 \u00b7 US: $9,000\u2013$25,000<\/s><\/p>\n

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\u2713<\/span>Covers the whole visible upper smile line<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Uniform brightness side to side<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Extra try-in for shape and length<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Complete makeover<\/p>\n

Upper + Lower<\/h3>\n

$5,800\u2013$7,500<\/p>\n

About 16 porcelain veneers \u00b7 US\/Canada: $20,000\u2013$32,000<\/s><\/p>\n

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\u2713<\/span>Top and bottom smile lines<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Full smile design<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Usually a 6\u20138 day stay<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Usually included<\/h3>\n
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\u2713<\/span>Consultation, exam and smile photos<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Shade selection and smile design<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Trial smile (mock-up) before preparation<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Tooth preparation and impressions or scan<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Temporary veneers<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Final veneers, bonding and bite adjustment<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Usually extra<\/h3>\n
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+<\/span>X-rays or scans if not part of the exam<\/div>\n
+<\/span>Cleaning or gum treatment before bonding<\/div>\n
+<\/span>Whitening for teeth without veneers<\/div>\n
+<\/span>Zirconia veneers: about $400\u2013$650 per tooth<\/div>\n
+<\/span>A night guard if you grind<\/div>\n
+<\/span>Flights, hotel and meals<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/span>What the same smile costs at home<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Smile plan (porcelain)<\/th>\nPuerto Vallarta<\/th>\nEstados Unidos<\/th>\nCanad\u00e1<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
One veneer<\/td>\n$350\u2013$550<\/td>\n$900\u2013$2,500<\/td>\nCAD $900\u2013$2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Six veneers<\/td>\n$2,100\u2013$3,300<\/td>\n$5,400\u2013$15,000<\/td>\nCAD $5,400\u2013$15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ten veneers<\/td>\n$3,500\u2013$5,500<\/td>\n$9,000\u2013$25,000<\/td>\nCAD $9,000\u2013$25,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Composite, per tooth<\/td>\n$250\u2013$350<\/td>\n$250\u2013$1,500<\/td>\nCAD $250\u2013$1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

For six or more veneers, the savings usually cover your flights and hotel several times over. For a single veneer, compare carefully with a local quote first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/span>Puerto Vallarta or another Mexican city?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Ciudad<\/th>\nPorcelain veneer, per tooth<\/th>\nGetting there<\/th>\nFeels right if\u2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Puerto Vallarta<\/strong><\/td>\n$350\u2013$550 (from $250 for composite)<\/td>\nDirect flights from many US and Canadian cities<\/td>\nYou want a relaxed week on the Pacific, or you winter here<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tijuana<\/td>\nAbout $350\u2013$550<\/td>\nDrive or walk across from San Diego<\/td>\nYou live in Southern California<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canc\u00fan<\/td>\nFrom about $350<\/td>\nDirect flights, Caribbean coast<\/td>\nYou’re closer to the East Coast or Midwest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mexico overall<\/td>\nAbout $250\u2013$500<\/td>\nVar\u00eda<\/td>\nYou’re comparing quotes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/span>From hello to your new smile<\/span><\/h2>\n
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At home<\/p>\n

Photos and a plan<\/h3>\n

Send smiling photos and your goals. Receive a per-tooth quote and a suggested number of veneers.<\/p>\n

Feels like: finally doing something about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Day 1<\/p>\n

Design and preview<\/h3>\n

Exam, shade selection and a trial smile so you see the result before any enamel is touched.<\/p>\n

Feels like: the first “wow”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Day 2<\/p>\n

Preparaci\u00f3n<\/h3>\n

A thin layer of enamel is shaped under local anesthetic, impressions are taken, temporaries go on.<\/p>\n

Feels like: pressure, not pain; slightly sensitive afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Days 3\u20135<\/p>\n

Beach days<\/h3>\n

The lab crafts your veneers. Explore the Malec\u00f3n, Old Town or the beaches.<\/p>\n

Feels like: a holiday with a purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Days 5\u20137<\/p>\n

Bonding day<\/h3>\n

Try-in, your approval, bonding and bite adjustment. Mild sensitivity for a day or two is normal.<\/p>\n

Feels like: the caf\u00e9 moment, starting now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/span>Trusting the person who shapes your smile<\/span><\/h2>\n

Porcelain veneers are permanent because enamel is removed. Take a few minutes to check these before booking.<\/p>\n

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Check<\/h3>\n
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\u2713<\/span>The dentist’s name and c\u00e9dula profesional, searchable in Mexico’s SEP registry<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>The clinic’s COFEPRIS health permits<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Before-and-after photos of the dentist’s own veneer patients<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>A written per-tooth quote naming the ceramic<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Guarantee terms if a veneer chips or comes off<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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+<\/span>You can’t see a trial smile before preparation<\/span><\/div>\n
+<\/span>The price has no line items or material named<\/span><\/div>\n
+<\/span>You’re pushed to treat more teeth than you asked about<\/span><\/div>\n
+<\/span>You’re asked to pay everything upfront by wire<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/span>Is a porcelain smile right for you?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A great fit if you\u2026<\/h3>\n
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\u2713<\/span>Have healthy teeth and gums<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Want to fix stains whitening can’t lift<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Have chips, small gaps or uneven edges<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Want a long-lasting, low-maintenance result<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Not right now if you\u2026<\/h3>\n
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+<\/span>Have active gum disease or untreated decay<\/div>\n
+<\/span>Have heavily broken teeth (crowns may be better)<\/div>\n
+<\/span>Grind hard and won’t wear a night guard<\/div>\n
+<\/span>Want a fully reversible option (consider composite)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Making it last<\/h3>\n

Brush twice daily, floss around each veneer, wear a night guard if you grind, and avoid biting ice, pens or hard candy with your front teeth. Get cleanings every 6\u201312 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If something happens back home<\/h3>\n

Contact the clinic with a photo. Keep your shade and ceramic details so a local dentist can repair or rebond if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/span>Three smiles, three budgets<\/span><\/h2>\n

Illustrative examples, not real patients, built from typical Puerto Vallarta ranges.<\/p>\n

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Example 1<\/p>\n

Snowbird from Calgary, social six<\/h3>\n
6 porcelain veneers$2,100\u2013$3,300 USD<\/strong><\/div>\n
Already wintering in VallartaNo extra flights<\/strong><\/div>\n
Estimated total$2,100\u2013$3,300 USD<\/div>\n

At home: about CAD $5,400\u2013$15,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Example 2<\/p>\n

Coffee lover, two dark front teeth<\/h3>\n
2 porcelain veneers$700\u2013$1,100<\/strong><\/div>\n
Whitening on the restAsk the clinic<\/strong><\/div>\n
Estimated total$700\u2013$1,100 + whitening<\/div>\n

At home: $1,800\u2013$5,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Example 3<\/p>\n

50th-birthday full makeover<\/h3>\n
About 16 porcelain veneers$5,800\u2013$7,500<\/strong><\/div>\n
One trip of 6\u20138 days$500\u2013$1,500 travel<\/strong><\/div>\n
Estimated total$6,300\u2013$9,000<\/div>\n

At home: $20,000\u2013$32,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/span>Your week in Puerto Vallarta, made easy<\/span><\/h2>\n

Treatment takes a few hours across the week. The rest is yours.<\/p>\n

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Fly into PVR<\/h3>\n

Puerto Vallarta’s airport has direct flights from many US and Canadian cities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where to stay<\/h3>\n

Many clinics are in or near Marina Vallarta and the hotel zone; stay close on appointment days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Peak season<\/h3>\n

December to April is busiest; book appointments and hotels early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Between visits<\/h3>\n

The Malec\u00f3n, Old Town, Zona Rom\u00e1ntica beaches and boat trips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bring a companion<\/h3>\n

Great for company, and for a second opinion on your shade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Keep your records<\/h3>\n

Shade, ceramic type and photos for your home dentist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/span>Stain-smart habits that keep veneers bright<\/span><\/h2>\n

Porcelain does the hard work. These habits protect the rest of your smile.<\/p>\n

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Brush the gum line<\/h3>\n

Stains collect where veneers meet gums. A soft brush twice a day keeps edges clean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rinse after dark drinks<\/h3>\n

A sip of water after coffee, tea or wine helps natural teeth match your veneers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Use non-abrasive paste<\/h3>\n

Gritty whitening pastes can dull the glaze over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Book cleanings<\/h3>\n

Every 6\u201312 months, with polishing safe for porcelain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/span>Words you’ll see on your veneer quote<\/span><\/h2>\n

Quotes are full of dental words. Here is what the most common ones mean, so nothing on yours feels confusing.<\/p>\n

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Veneer<\/strong><\/td>\nA thin shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its color, shape or length.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Porcelain \/ feldspathic<\/strong><\/td>\nClassic lab-made ceramic veneers: natural-looking and stain-resistant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E.max (lithium disilicate)<\/strong><\/td>\nA strong, highly translucent ceramic often used for front-teeth veneers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carilla de composite<\/strong><\/td>\nTooth-colored resin sculpted directly on the tooth. Cheaper, reversible, stains sooner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prep \/ no-prep<\/strong><\/td>\nWhether enamel is shaped before bonding. Most porcelain veneers need a thin prep.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mock-up \/ trial smile<\/strong><\/td>\nA temporary preview of your new smile before any tooth is touched.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social six<\/strong><\/td>\nThe six upper front teeth that show most when you smile.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/span>Your Puerto Vallarta veneer checklist<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tick these off before you book flights, and the trip itself becomes the easy part.<\/p>\n

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\u2713<\/span>Smiling photos sent; number of veneers agreed<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Ceramic type named on the quote<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Per-tooth price in writing, including temporaries<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Trial smile booked before preparation<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Dentist’s c\u00e9dula profesional checked in the SEP registry<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Clinic’s COFEPRIS permits confirmed<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Whitening planned first if needed<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Hotel near the clinic for appointment days<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Night guard discussed if you grind<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/span>Keep reading before you decide<\/span><\/h2>\n

Helpful guides and live price pages on PlacidWay<\/a>:<\/p>\n