Posted on: 01 April, 2025
Thinking of making changes to your smile? Find out how much cosmetic dentistry treatments cost and the finance options available to you.
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If you’re considering cosmetic treatments such as whitening or altering the appearance of teeth, one of the first things you’ll naturally want to know is how much you have to pay. There’s no single answer, as the total cost of a smile makeover varies greatly depending on what treatments are provided, materials used, and other factors.
Your dentist can give you an idea of what to expect after they examine your mouth and discuss your goals and options for cosmetic dentistry. In the meantime, here are some average prices for treatments provided by our experienced dentists in East Vic Park. Book a consultation today.
The cost of your smile makeover will be detailed in a personal treatment plan that your dentist will develop with you, based on your needs and price range. This will include a breakdown of all treatment costs and other costs so you can see what you’re paying for and make any changes.
Depending on your needs, a smile makeover may involve a number of different treatments to address a range of aesthetic and functional concerns. This could include:
Other costs may involve consultation fees, diagnostic scans and radiographs, hospital fees, sedation fees, medication (if required) and other procedures, depending on what’s needed. Read more about these treatment options below and call our friendly team at EVP Dental on (08) 9470 3944 to start customising your smile makeover plan today.
One of the most affordable cosmetic dentistry options, composite bonding involves your dentist applying layers of composite resin to a tooth to fill in minor chips or cracks on its surface, or to cover up stains and other imperfections. This is similar to the material used in a filling, and will be colour-matched to the shade of the surrounding tooth and polished after it hardens for a seamless finish.
The cost of composite bonding depends on how much restoration needs to be done, starting from $198 to cover a single surface chip on one tooth. If a larger surface area needs to be treated, your dentist may suggest a composite veneer instead.
Composite resin restorations last between 4 to 8 years on average, before needing to be replaced and may require repairs from time to time.
Dental veneers are a popular treatment that can address various aesthetic issues with teeth, from covering stains and discolouration to modifying the shape, size and alignment of teeth, or closing gaps. Composite veneers are made from composite resin that’s built up directly on the tooth by your dentist, then cured and polished for a natural-looking finish.
Composite veneers are the most affordable veneer option, but compared to other materials such as porcelain, they can be duller in appearance, less resistant to damage and stains, and don’t last for as many years on average. They do have some advantages however, including a shorter treatment time and the ability to be repaired if they become worn or damaged, unlike porcelain veneers that have to be entirely replaced.
Like composite bonding, composite veneers may last up to 8 years with proper care before needing to be replaced. Maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, and refraining from smoking or consuming foods that stain composite will help them to last as long as possible.
Favoured by celebrities and others seeking a ‘Hollywood’ smile, porcelain veneers are a more durable alternate to composite resin, with a translucent finish that’s a closer match to natural tooth enamel. While porcelain veneers cost more than composite, they also last around twice as long on average, extending the time before they need to be replaced.
Placing porcelain veneers is a more involved treatment process, as the veneers are custom-made in a laboratory by an expert ceramist before being bonded to teeth by your dentist. This first involves taking digital impressions to create a wax-up (or trial smile), then removing a thin layer of enamel and applying temporary veneers while you wait for your porcelain veneers to be ready. . When your porcelain veneers come back from the laboratory, your dentist will check that they look and feel good and make any minor adjustments needed before bonding them in place.
Teeth whitening is a temporary but more affordable option than veneers for covering stains and brightening a smile, but it’s not effective at treating all types of tooth discolouration. While there are many over-the-counter products such as gels, strips and toothpastes that claim to whiten teeth, you should always consult with a dentist before using potentially harmful or ineffective products.
A typical whitening process involves attending a check-up to ensure your teeth and gums are free of decay and gum disease before you can proceed with treatment. For the best possible whitening results, we also recommend you attend a professional clean before any whitening treatment begins as this will help to lift stains.
Whitening treatments may be provided by a dentist at their clinic or done at home using a customised whitening kit your dentist supplies. In-chair whitening costs more, but it involves a single treatment with instant results, while home whitening involves multiple sessions over a couple of weeks to achieve a similar level of whiteness. You and your dentist can discuss how to best reach your desired outcome and within budget.
If any of your teeth are misaligned, crooked or crowded, braces aren’t the only option for straightening your smile. Clear aligners such as the Invisalign system can straighten teeth without being noticeable in your mouth, as these thin aligners are custom-made to fit comfortably over your teeth. Another advantage over braces is that removable aligners can be taken out when you eat and brush your teeth, so you won’t have to change your diet.
Like other teeth straightening treatments, Invisalign is a long-term commitment, and it can take anywhere from a few months to 2 years to achieve your desired alignment. How long it takes will depend on how much your teeth need to be moved and your commitment to wearing the aligners for at least 22 hours a day. The length of the treatment, any additional treatment requirements (such as attachments and interproximal reduction (IPR) will also determine overall cost, which includes replacement aligner sets every few weeks and a permanent retainer to wear at night to maintain your new smile once treatment is completed.
Dental crowns are versatile restorations that dentists may suggest for functional or cosmetic reasons. A custom-made crown can strengthen a worn, damaged or weakened tooth or alter a tooth’s size, shape or appearance. If you want to make more extensive repairs or changes to a tooth than can be corrected by a filling or veneer, your dentist may recommend a crown.
The cost of crowns depends on their size, their location in the mouth and the material chosen. Most crowns are made from porcelain or ceramic that looks close to natural tooth enamel. While all-metal crowns are less popular today, porcelain crowns can incorporate a metal core if they need to stand up to stronger biting forces. Your dentist will remove some enamel and take an impression of your mouth to create your custom crown. You’ll wear a temporary crown while you wait for your custom made crown to come back from the lab.
Missing teeth can leave noticeable gaps in your smile, but they can also cause many other problems. Without the tooth’s support, the teeth opposite and adjacent to the gap may start to shift out of alignment. Many missing teeth may also make it harder to speak properly and chew food thoroughly, affecting your nutrition and slowing down the body’s ability to digest food properly.
Dental bridges are one option to replace a missing tooth, and are a more permanent alternative to suction dentures. A bridge can comprise one or more prosthetic teeth designed to fit perfectly into the gap above the gum. They are usually attached to crowns fitted over two neighbouring teeth. The price for a dental bridge starts from $4,959 for a 3-unit bridge including one prosthetic tooth and two crowns.
Another option for replacing a missing tooth is a dental implant. While a bridge or denture only replaces a tooth above the gum, an implant replaces the missing tooth root in the jaw. This provides more stability and stronger biting forces for replacement teeth, as well as supporting the jaw bone to prevent deterioration and a prematurely aged appearance.
Dental implants have three components, a screw-like implant, abutment and ceramic crown. They are a premium option for replacing teeth, but once placed, they can usually last a lifetime and don’t require any special care besides good oral hygiene and ongoing check-ups and cleans. Like all prosthetic teeth, the crown or bridge attached to dental implants do not last forever and need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years on average. Dental implant costs start from $4,420 for a single implant, which includes the cost of the implant, abutments and replacement tooth, implant surgery, clinical radiographs and six months of follow-up appointments with your dentist.
Unlike some general dental treatments that may be covered by health insurance, elective cosmetic dentistry treatments usually aren’t covered. However, there could still be options to make your smile makeover more affordable for your means.
At EVP Dental, we offer a range of payment plans from trusted providers, including Pretty Penny Loans. Zip and AfterPay that can help break down the cost of a smile makeover into a series of manageable payments, and some offerzero interest terms. Our team can explain the different pricing and finance options during your visit.
Whatever changes you’re thinking of making to your smile, call (08) 9470 3944 to talk to our friendly team at EVP Dental today. We can give you more information about our treatments and price plans, or you can book a consultation with our experienced dentists and start your smile transformation. You can also book online.
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