Porcelain Veneers in Melbourne

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made ceramic shells bonded to the front of your teeth to address discolouration, chips, worn edges, gaps and minor irregularities in shape or alignment. At Gorgeous Smiles, our dental clinic in Melbourne CBD on Exhibition Street, an AHPRA-registered dentist can assess your teeth and plan veneers shaped to suit them. Individual results vary, and suitability is confirmed at an appointment. Book an appointment to talk through your options.

Veneers sit over the front surface of a tooth, so they're suited to cosmetic concerns rather than structural repair, and they work on the teeth you see when you smile. Common reasons people consider porcelain veneers include staining or discolouration that doesn't respond to teeth whitening, small chips or worn edges, gaps between teeth, and teeth that are slightly uneven in shape, size or alignment. Because each veneer is custom-made, the colour and shape can be planned to suit your other teeth and facial features. Individual results vary.

Veneers can't reposition significantly crooked teeth or rebuild a badly broken-down tooth. Individual results vary, and an in-person assessment confirms whether they're the right fit. If less treatment is needed, your dentist will say so.

Porcelain veneers are custom shells made by a dental technician and bonded to the tooth. Porcelain holds its colour and resists everyday staining, and it usually lasts longer, which is why it costs more and takes more than one visit.

Composite veneers are built up directly on the tooth with a tooth-coloured composite resin and shaped in the chair. Composite is more affordable and reversible, though it stains sooner and lasts less time. Our composite veneers page covers the trade-offs.

Porcelain veneers start from $1,850 per tooth, with a typical treatment involving 4–8 teeth costing approximately $8,000–$16,000. Price depends on the number of teeth and the lab work involved. See our porcelain veneers cost page for the ranges. Additional fees may apply for consultations, dental imaging, temporary veneers and follow-up appointments, depending on your individual treatment plan.

Well looked-after porcelain veneers can last many years, though how long yours last depends on the materials, your bite and how you care for them. Individual results vary, and no veneer is permanent. Looking after veneers is close to looking after your natural teeth: brush and floss as usual, and keep up regular dental check-ups. It also helps to avoid biting very hard objects like ice, and if you grind your teeth at night, a night guard can protect the veneers. Porcelain resists everyday staining better than natural enamel, but the tooth underneath still needs proper care, and good oral hygiene keeps both healthy.

Gorgeous Smiles is a dental clinic in the heart of Melbourne CBD, on Exhibition Street, so it's straightforward to fit an appointment around work or study in the city. Veneers are planned and placed by our team of AHPRA-registered dentists with experience in cosmetic dentistry. We assess your teeth and explain your options before recommending anything, and if veneers aren't the right fit, we'll tell you. The next step is to book an appointment for a consultation and a personalised treatment plan and quote. Call (03) 9042 0483 or book online.

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