Veneers
Achieve a flawless smile instantly
Veneers can address a range of cosmetic concerns while remaining a less invasive option.
Not "off the rack"
A refreshed, harmonious smile that looks natural and feels comfortable.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells that are placed over the front surface of your teeth to improve their appearance. They are designed to correct a range of cosmetic concerns while preserving as much of your natural tooth structure as possible.
Veneers are commonly used to treat:
Chipped or worn teeth
Discolouration or staining
Minor misalignments
Uneven or misshapen teeth
Gaps between front teeth
Veneer Options
We offer several veneer options to suit different goals, budgets, and cosmetic needs. Your dentist will help you choose the most appropriate option during your consultation.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin, tooth-shaped shells custom crafted by a dental ceramicist. They are bonded to the front of your teeth to create a durable, stain-resistant, and highly natural-looking result. Ideal for more comprehensive cosmetic improvements.
Dental Bonding
Bonding is used to improve small irregularities in the teeth. A putty-like resin is moulded onto the tooth and shaped, before being hardened by light. The set resin is then trimmed and polished. Bonding is usually applied to a small area of the tooth to fix minor issues, like chips. It is typically faster and less expensive than porcelain or composite veneers.
Direct Laminate Veneers (Composite Veneers)
An alternative to porcelain veneers, direct laminate or composite veneers are used to conceal mild cosmetic issues. Like bonding, layers of a putty-like bonded ceramic material are applied to your teeth to recreate the natural colour of the tooth’s entire front surface. An intense light is then applied intermittently to cure and harden the ceramic material. The cured material is then polished and contoured to create a natural-looking tooth. Composite veneers are used for more extensive changes to the overall shape, colour and alignment of your teeth. It is a more complex process than bonding and can require more removal of the natural tooth structure.
How the Veneer Process Works
Step One
Initial Consultation
Meet with our team to discuss your smile goals and design a personalised veneer treatment plan.
Step Two
Preparation
The Sydney Smile Doctor team will remove a thin layer from the surface of each tooth to allow the veneer to be glued into place.
Step Three
Impression
A tooth mould is taken and sent to a dental ceramicist, who manufactures the veneers to fit your teeth.
Step Four
Fitting
The Sydney Smile Doctor team will check the colour and fit of your veneers before bonding, trimming, and polishing them.
Step Five
Follow-up
Regular checks of your veneers, including regular polishing and trimming of any irregularities.
Why Choose Sydney Smile Doctor for Veneers?
Comfortable, Gentle Experience
We use modern techniques and technology to ensure your treatment is smooth, precise, and comfortable from start to finish.
Ongoing Care and Follow-Up
We remain involved after treatment, offering regular reviews, polishing, and guidance to help maintain your veneers.
Trusted Western Sydney Dentist
As a highly rated dental clinic in Western Sydney, our treatments help patients restore confidence with ease.
Designed to Last
Our veneers are carefully planned to strengthen and protect your teeth while delivering long-term aesthetic results.
Total Transparency
We’ll discuss all costs with you before treatment starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
Proven Results
We have transformed hundreds of smiles using a patient-focused approach and an eye for natural aesthetics.
Over 800 Tailored Smiles
Stories of restoration, new found confidence, and a whole lot more happy smiles.
Transparent pricing you can trust
We understand that dental treatments can be stressful — the last thing you need is uncertainty around costs. That’s why we’ve made our pricing clear and easy to access, so you can make informed decisions about your dental care.
FAQs
Clear answers for your dental journey.
Who is best suited to veneers?
Veneers are best suited for individuals with healthy teeth and gums who want to improve the appearance of minor cosmetic issues like stains, chips, minor crookedness, and gaps.
What is dental bonding?
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that involves applying a tooth-colored resin to a tooth to improve its appearance.It can be used to repair chips, cracks, worn teeth and discoloured teeth, as well as to close gaps between teeth and to change the shape or size of teeth. Bonding typically involves minimal preparation of the tooth and can often be completed in a single visit.
While both composite veneers and dental bonding use the same material and can achieve similar results, the amount of material used and the extent of tooth preparation differ between the two procedures.
How do I care for my veneers?
Dental veneers should be cared for like natural teeth, with good oral hygiene which includes regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups. Avoid biting or chewing on hard objects, such as ice or pencils, as this can damage the veneers.
Do veneers damage teeth?
Veneers require some removal of tooth structure, but the amount removed is minimal and generally does not damage the teeth. However, once the tooth structure is removed, it cannot be restored.
What is the procedure for getting veneers?
Typically, both types of veneers require at least two visits to the dentist. For composite veneers, the process can be time-consuming as the material is handcrafted directly onto your teeth. However, in some cases, this can be completed in a single visit along with your initial consultation and cleaning. In contrast, porcelain veneers require two appointments.
The first appointment involves tooth preparation, followed by placement of temporary veneers until the final porcelain veneers are ready. The temporary veneers are not as durable or stain-resistant but allow you to test your new smile and ensure your satisfaction. The final appointment involves cementing the porcelain veneers in place.
Do composite and porcelain veneers damage my teeth?
Composite and porcelain veneers involve the removal of some of the front teeth surface structure to make space for the veneers. The amount of tooth structure removed depends on the desired aesthetic outcome. For minor shape adjustments, composite dental bonding, which is a thin layer of composite resin, may be used without damaging the healthy tooth enamel.
What are veneers?
Veneers are custom-fitted shells that fit over the front of your teeth to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile, removing any faults or blemishes in your teeth.
Offered in porcelain, bonded and composite options, veneers are ideal for treating chipped, discoloured and misshapen teeth, as well as correcting gaps between teeth, particularly in the front teeth.
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