NEUTRAL BAY | COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Smile Design & Veneers
From subtle refinements to complete transformations, our custom veneers and smile design treatments help you achieve the brighter, balanced smile you’ve always wanted.
What is Smile Design
Smile design is a personalised approach to cosmetic dentistry that focuses on reshaping, rebuilding or enhancing your smile to suit your unique facial features and lifestyle. It often includes treatments like veneers, whitening, crowns or gum contouring, depending on your goals. It takes a team approach with you, working with you to design your perfect smile.
During the design phase, we utilise 3D scanning and high-resolution photography to create a realistic preview of your future smile. Once you’re happy with the design, we create a smile trial that brings the vision to life in your mouth so you can see it before any treatment begins. We encourage you to take plenty of selfies or even bring a loved one along for feedback at this appointment.
“No Prep” Porcelain Bridges
Congenitally missing lateral incisors
Gum recontouring
Improving tooth size proportions
Porcelain crowns & denture
Smile Rehabilitation
What are Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin, minimally invasive, conservative, custom-made and personally designed shells of porcelain or composite resin bonded to the front of your teeth. They’re designed to conservatively correct imperfections like:
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Uneven or misshapen teeth
- Deep stains or discolouration that whitening can’t fix
- Gaps or minor misalignment
Our veneer options:
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are renowned for their strength, longevity, and natural appearance. Each veneer is custom-made to enhance the shape, colour, and symmetry of your smile while blending seamlessly with your existing teeth. Highly resistant to staining, porcelain veneers are a long-lasting solution for patients seeking a brighter, balanced, and refined smile.
Composite Veneers
Composite veneers provide an affordable and efficient way to transform your smile. Using a tooth-coloured resin, our dentists sculpt each veneer directly onto your teeth with precision and care. Treatment is usually completed in a single visit, making this a convenient option for correcting chips, gaps, and minor imperfections while still achieving a natural, harmonious look.
The Benefits of Veneers
Dramatically improve the shape, colour, and symmetry of your teeth.
Long-lasting results and stain-resistant (especially porcelain).
A minimally invasive treatment and often completed in just two visits.
A customised solution tailored to your facial features and preferences.
Before & After
The Veneer Process
At Oaks Dental, every veneer treatment is tailored to you. The process typically involves:
Consultation & Smile Assessment – We take the time to understand your goals and assess your oral health.
Preparation – Your teeth are carefully prepared to create the ideal surface for bonding.
Customisation – Veneers are designed in the shape and shade that best complement your facial features.
Placement – Once you’re happy with the result, your veneers are securely bonded, giving you a confident smile that feels as natural as it looks.
Frequently Asked Veneer Questions
What’s the difference between porcelain veneers and composite veneers?
Porcelain veneers are custom-made in a dental lab and then bonded to your teeth. They are highly durable, stain-resistant, and provide the most natural, lifelike appearance.
Composite veneers are made from tooth-coloured resin and applied directly to your teeth in a single visit. While more affordable, they are generally less durable and may stain more easily over time.
How long do veneers last?
With proper care, porcelain veneers can last 10–15 years or longer. Composite veneers usually last 5–8 years and may need touch-ups along the way. Regular check-ups and good oral hygiene are essential for getting the most out of your veneers.
How strong are veneers?
Veneers are designed to be strong and durable, allowing you to enjoy most foods as normal. However, just like natural teeth, they can be damaged by excessive force. Avoid biting hard objects or using your teeth to open packages. If you grind or clench your teeth, a night guard is strongly recommended.
Do veneers damage natural teeth?
Composite veneers are usually applied without removing any tooth structure.
Porcelain veneers may require minimal reshaping of the teeth to ensure a proper fit. When carried out by an experienced dentist, this preparation is minimal and does not cause permanent damage to your natural teeth.
Will my veneers look natural?
Yes. Veneers are carefully designed to match the colour, shape, and translucency of your natural teeth. At Oaks Dental, we take into account your facial features, age, and smile proportions to create a result that blends seamlessly — a smile that looks like you, only better.
How do I care for my veneers?
Caring for veneers is the same as caring for your natural teeth: brush twice daily, floss once a day, and attend regular dental check-ups. Wearing a sports mouthguard during contact sports and a night guard if you grind your teeth will also help protect your veneers long term.
Can veneers be whitened?
Veneers cannot be whitened with bleaching treatments. If you’re looking for a brighter overall smile, we may recommend whitening your natural teeth first before placing veneers. This ensures your veneers are matched to the shade you want.
What if a veneer chips or breaks?
Small chips in composite veneers can often be repaired with resin.
Porcelain veneers, however, are best replaced if chipped or broken to ensure strength and appearance. Our team will recommend the best solution depending on the damage and veneer type.
