Resin vs. Porcelain Veneers: An Honest Comparison From a Miami Dentist

Both give you a new smile. They're not the same product — and the honest comparison matters more than the sales pitch.

Resin veneers: the same-day transformation

Hand-sculpted composite, placed directly on your teeth in one visit. ~$3,299 per arch (~$138/month). Additive — little to no enamel reduction, and reversible. Lifespan: typically 4–7 years with care. Best for: speed, budget, and patients who may upgrade later.

Porcelain veneers: the 15–20 year investment

e.max ceramic designed digitally and made in our in-house lab. ~$5,499 per arch, ~$7,697 full smile (~$321/month). Stain-resistant, enamel-like translucency, 15–20 year lifespan with maintenance. Typical timeline here: 5 days (express 72h available).

The honest trade-offs

• Speed: resin wins — same day vs 5 days.
• Longevity & stain resistance: porcelain wins, clearly.
• Budget now vs per-year: resin costs less today; porcelain usually costs less per year of wear.
• Both require healthy gums first — a cleaning ($275) and any gum work come before either.

How we help you choose

Your $150 evaluation (credited toward treatment) puts both options on YOUR photos with real numbers — then the choice is genuinely yours. Resin veneers → · Porcelain veneers →