Porcelain Veneers
Kallangur

Prices vary between practices and cities, and most quote per tooth. At Kallangur Dental Surgery, a porcelain veneer is $1,900 per tooth and a set of 6 is $11,400, while in-chair composite veneers are $800 per tooth. Your written estimate follows your consultation, and our veneer cost guide explains what drives the price.

With good home care and regular check-ups, porcelain veneers commonly last 10 to 15 years, and some last longer. Grinding, biting hard objects and skipped hygiene visits shorten their life. If you grind at night, a protective splint helps shield them. Individual results vary.

It starts with a free smile consultation, then a smile design and trial smile so you can preview the result. Next, your teeth are gently prepared and measured while temporaries protect them. At the final visit the porcelain veneers are bonded, adjusted and polished, usually two or three appointments in total.

Porcelain veneers need a thin layer of enamel reshaped so they sit flush, and that enamel does not grow back, which is why the decision is treated as permanent. Your dentist removes only what your design requires. If you want to keep your enamel untouched, composite veneers or bonding may be worth discussing.

Neither is right for everyone. Porcelain costs more but resists stains and usually outlasts resin, while composite veneers cost less, can often be finished in one visit and are easy to repair. Read our porcelain vs composite veneers guide, then we can compare them against your own teeth.

That is the aim of every case. Shade, translucency and tooth shape are chosen to suit your face and the teeth around the veneers, and the trial smile lets you check the look before the final set is made.

Most people find it comfortable. Local anaesthetic is used while teeth are prepared, and some mild sensitivity for a few days afterwards is common and usually settles on its own. If you feel anxious about dental visits, tell us early and we can talk about options for nervous patients.

Dental porcelain is well tolerated and allergic reactions to it are very rare. Veneers are smooth and bonded flat to the front of the teeth, so there are no wires or brackets to catch your tongue or cheeks, and most people stop noticing them within a few days.

A veneer needs a natural tooth to bond to, so it cannot replace a missing tooth on its own. Gaps left by lost teeth are usually restored with dental implants or a bridge, and veneers can then be matched to those so your smile looks even.

Brush twice a day with a soft brush and non-abrasive toothpaste, floss daily and keep up your regular check-ups and cleans. Avoid using your teeth to open packets or bite pens and ice. Our article with tips to look after porcelain veneers goes into more detail.

Veneers can disguise mild crookedness, small rotations and minor gaps by changing the visible shape of each tooth. They do not move teeth or correct your bite, so moderate crowding is usually better treated with Invisalign first.

Yes. Instruments are sterilised between patients and single-use items are used new for each appointment, in line with Australian infection control standards for dental practices.