Tax relief (Form Med 2) and payment plans for veneers
Under Revenue's Health Expenses rules, purely cosmetic composite veneers and composite edge bonding do not qualify for the 20% non-routine dental tax relief on Form Med 2. However, laboratory porcelain veneers and crowns do qualify for 20% Med 2 tax relief, and restorative composite work required after dental trauma or congenital enamel defects can qualify when certified by your dentist.
The exact Revenue Form Med 2 rules for veneers, Medical Card / PRSI rules, and how 0% clinic payment plans work.
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Calculate your composite veneers smile package
Select how many upper front teeth you want to veneer, whether you prefer single-visit freehand sculpting or digital injection-moulded / lab veneers, and whether to include pre-whitening and a protective nightguard.
Estimated smile package
€1,800 to €3,100
6 teeth (canine to canine) · Direct chairside composite veneers · plus whitening & nightguard (€400–€700)
Guide price of €1,400 to €2,400 for 6 upper front teeth (canine to canine) using direct chairside composite veneers, plus €400 to €700 for pre-treatment home teeth whitening and a custom nightguard. By comparison, the same 6 teeth (canine to canine) in lab-made porcelain veneers would cost €4,500 to €7,200 (€3,600 to €5,760 after 20% Med 2 tax relief).
Ask a local clinic for a quoteHow Irish tax relief and state schemes treat veneers
| Treatment / scheme | Qualifies for 20% Med 2 tax relief? | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic composite veneers & edge bonding | No (when purely cosmetic) | Revenue excludes routine/cosmetic composite bonding from Form Med 2 |
| Restorative composite build-ups (trauma / severe congenital defect) | Case-by-case if certified as restorative crown/veneer on Med 2 | Ask your dentist before starting whether your clinical diagnosis qualifies on Form Med 2 |
| Porcelain / ceramic veneers (E.max, feldspathic) | Yes — 20% tax relief | Listed on Form Med 2 under veneers/crowns; saves €150 to €240 per tooth on €750 to €1,200 porcelain veneers |
| Dental crowns & dental bridges | Yes — 20% tax relief | Both crowns and bridges qualify in full (see our sister guide at dentalbridge.ie) |
| PRSI Treatment Benefit | No | PRSI covers your annual exam + €50 towards a scale and polish before your veneer treatment |
| Medical Card (DTSS) | No | Cosmetic veneers are private only |
How clinics stage payments and 0% finance plans
Because a 6-tooth composite veneer smile makeover ({r(CV['direct_6'])} direct or {r(CV['indirect_6'])} digital) is paid privately, most Irish cosmetic clinics offer two ways to spread the cost:
- Staged appointment payments: you pay only for the consultation and home whitening / 3D digital scan at visit one, and pay the balance on the day the veneers are placed 2 to 4 weeks later.
- 0% APR or low-interest monthly dental finance: many practices partner with Irish patient-finance providers or offer in-house staged plans over 6, 12 or 24 months (for example, €1,800 over 12 months is €150/month after deposit).
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Questions patients ask
Can I use my PRSI dental check-up and scale & polish before getting composite veneers?
Yes — and your dentist will insist on healthy, plaque-free gums before placing veneers so the gumline does not bleed during bonding. If you pay PRSI, your annual dental examination is free and PRSI pays €50 towards your pre-treatment scale and polish (leaving at most €15 for you to pay).
Does private dental insurance (Vhi, Laya, DeCare) cover composite veneers?
Private dental insurance policies exclude elective cosmetic veneers, though they will cover any pre-treatment check-ups, X-rays, hygiene visits and necessary fillings you need before cosmetic work starts.
Composite veneers across all 26 counties
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