Viral 'Veneer Techs' Offer Beautiful Teeth For Less, But There's A Big Price To Pay

With social media placing added pressure to be camera-ready 24/7, many have turned to veneers as a way to achieve the perfect smile.

But with the price of a full set of veneers ranging anywhere from $7,200 to $20,000, many patients hesitate to even step foot inside a dentist’s office.

Armed with a certificate and the power of low-cost social media marketing, so-called “veneer techs” claim they can deliver the same smile for a fraction of the cost, with some advertising prices starting at only $1,500.

In an age when non-medical estheticians can (legally) perform similar procedures as dermatologists and “lash techs” and “nail techs” promote their services across social media, it’s easy to understand why some may be led to believe that “veneer techs” are a viable option for their aesthetic dental needs. But they’re not.

Check out this example of one of the many complaints on TikTok about the work of veneer techs:

It’s illegal in many states for a veneer tech to install veneers on someone’s teeth. And three dentists HuffPost spoke to warn that getting veneers from a “veneer tech” rather than a qualified dentist can have massive repercussions for your oral health.

What is the difference between a “veneer tech” and a dentist?

“Certificates claiming to qualify individuals as ‘veneer techs’ outside of licensed dentistry should be approached with great caution,” said Dr. Jimmy Londono , a Georgia-based dentist and professor at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. “These certificates likely do not provide the comprehensive training and legal authority necessary to perform dental procedures and are not equivalent to the education required for licensed dentists who provide veneer services.”

While dentists are