Last fact-checked:  16 July 2021

Dental veneers are one of the most popular, non-invasive ways of transforming the appearance of yellowing or crooked teeth—but also one of the most expensive.

However, dentists in Valencia deliver the same high-quality treatment as you’d expect back home using reputable international brands at a fraction of the price in countries like the UK.

Find out how you can save two-thirds on your new smile when booking at one of our partner clinics in Spain.

Veneers are wafer-thin slivers of porcelain, ceramic, zirconia or composite material that are custom-made and cemented onto the front side of discoloured, uneven, chipped or cracked teeth.

They can be used to treat individual teeth that have suffered trauma or applied to all of the teeth visible when smiling (usually between 10–15 in total).

World-renowned veneer brands and materials used by our partner clinics in Valencia include:

• Empress® (pressed ceramic)
• Emax® (pressed ceramic)
• daVinci™ (porcelain)
• LUMINEERS® (porcelain)

Veneers can produce dazzling results; if you’ve ever wondered how the likes of Zac Effron, Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman and George Clooney have maintained such perfect teeth… well, now you know!

The main problem for people dreaming of having their own Hollywood smile is that they probably don’t earn the same Hollywood-sized paychecks as the stars, with prices full a full set of quality veneers often exceeding $20,000 or $30,000 in the US or equivariant amount in the UK, where, unfortunately, such treatment is not subsidised by the NHS.

This is why more and more people are opting to receive affordable care abroad, with savings between 50% and 70% available just a 2.5-hour flight away in Valencia.

How Long Will I Need to Stay in Valencia to Complete My Treatment? What Is Involved?

Treatment time will depend on how many veneers you plan to have and whether or not your chosen clinic has an in-house laboratory with the capacity to produce veneers, thus expediting turnaround times. In general:

• A single veneer can be made and fitted in one or two days if the clinic has in-house manufacturing technology (minimum of two appointments).
• A full set of veneers may take 3-5 days to be made and fitted (minimum of two appointments).
• The time required to spend in the dentist’s chair will depend on how many teeth you are having treated.

The procedure involves a tiny layer of enamel being removed from each tooth in preparation for receiving the veneers, which may take anywhere between 30 minutes and three hours, performed using local anesthetic/sedation.

• Composite veneers in Valencia cost approximately EUR 190 (GBP 160) per tooth.
• Porcelain veneers in Valencia cost approximately EUR 500 (GBP 430) per tooth.

For a price comparison:

• Composite veneers in the UK cost approximately GBP £400 per tooth.
• Porcelain veneers cost as much as £1,000 per tooth in the UK.

(Please note that some clinics may offer package deals when having multiple teeth treated.) 

Take a look at these top-rated clinics in Valencia that offer dental veneers to international patients:

Please note that these are price estimates, calculated at the time of writing.

For more options, go to our full list of verified veneer dentists in Spain, with popular destinations including Barcelona, Alicante, Madrid and Almeria.

As Spain’s third-largest city, Valencia offers an interesting mix of historical and cultural attractions, sprawling landscaped parks, as well as plenty of shopping, dining, live events and nightlife options.

As a coastal city, you’re never too far away from the beach where you can either dip your toes or jump straight into the Mediterranean Sea.

With Barcelona a few hours north and Alicante a few hours south, you will also discover plenty of exploring to be done, with the potential to hire a car and head down the coast in between appointments.

Popular beach, city and island destinations close to Valencia are:

• Alicante (2 hours drive)
• Barcelona (3.5 hours drive)
• Benidorm (1.5 hours drive)
• Murcia (2.5 hours drive)
• Ibiza (40-minute flight)

How Do I Get to Valencia? 

By far the quickest and most cost-effective way to reach Valencia is by flying, with the city’s international airport approximately 15km away from the city center. 

Budget carriers and British Airways currently offer direct flights to Valencia from cities across the UK, including:

• London Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted and Luton
• Bristol
• East Midlands
• Manchester
• Edinburgh

The flight time from London is around 2.5 hours.

Those based in Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland can also fly directly to Valencia—you can see an interactive map showing non-stop international flights here.

How Much Do Flights to Valencia Cost?

Flights from London airports like Gatwick or London Luton can be found for approximately EUR 50 (GBP 45) with low-cost carriers, although do note that there is not the same volume of flights to Valencia from the UK compared to Malaga or Alicante.

Patients flying from other European countries such as France, Germany or Italy tend to pay slightly more, especially when flying with national carriers. (Information obtained via Skyscanner at the time of writing.)

Where to Stay in Valencia?

Valencia has an electric range of neighborhoods; unless you don’t mind travelling across the city via taxi or metro, it might be wise to book a hotel near your chosen clinic as you’ll be needing to visit the dentist at least twice during the course of your trip.

Accommodation options across the city include everything from hostel rooms, budget hotels, international chain hotels, serviced apartments and beachside resorts.

When searching Booking.com, most modern three or four-star hotels fall into the EUR 50–150 (GBP 45–130) price bracket, with the more expensive options tending to be located closer to the beach. 

What Else Is There to Do in Valencia?

The top tourist attractions in Valencia are:

• Malvarrosa Beach
• Barrio del Carmen (hip dining and nightlife neighborhood)
• Jardín del Turia (park)
• Central Market
• Oceanogràfic (aquarium)
• City of the Arts and Sciences
• La Lonja de la Seda (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Valencia Cathedral

Our Customer Care Team can also help you plan your trip to Valencia for dental veneers; feel free to ask them about any promotions or how we can help you find a hotel near your chosen clinic.

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