Dental Veneers Canberra
Composite Veneers: Starting from $40 a week* on our interest-free plans.
Porcelain Veneers: Starting from $57 a week* on our interest-free plans.
Book a complimentary smile consultation to explore personalised, affordable treatment options for your unique smile.
Veneer planning considers the condition of your teeth, your bite and your preferences about appearance. Photographs and scans may help discuss proposed changes. A particular appearance cannot be guaranteed.
Veneers are coverings bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to change their appearance. They may be considered for selected colour, shape, chip or spacing concerns after assessment.
Tooth preparation may be required. Removal of enamel is irreversible. Veneers can chip, fracture or detach and may need repair or replacement. They change tooth appearance rather than moving teeth.
At Civic Gentle Dental Care in Canberra City, we offer both composite and porcelain veneers. Composite veneers start from $700 per tooth and are usually completed in a single visit. Porcelain veneers start from $1,490 per tooth and are made in the group’s own ceramic laboratory, with the ceramist working from your approved design, shade record and photographs.
Every veneer case starts with a check of your teeth, gums and bite. Where whitening, bonding or straightening would achieve what you want with less change to your teeth, we will tell you. Read more in porcelain or composite veneers.
We are at Suite 8, Level 3/161 London Circuit, a short walk from the Canberra Centre, where most patients park.
Suitability requires assessment of your teeth, gums and bite. Discuss potential benefits, risks, maintenance, costs and alternatives, including no cosmetic treatment, before deciding.
| Feature | Porcelain Veneers | Composite Veneers |
|---|---|---|
| Material | High-strength laboratory-milled ceramic | High-grade micro-hybrid composite resin |
| Placement Time | 2 appointments (approx. 2 weeks apart) | Completed in a single visit (approx. 1–2 hours) |
| Enamel Preparation | Conservative preparation (approx. 0.5mm) | Minimal to no tooth preparation required |
| Stain Resistance | High; resists staining from coffee, tea and wine | Moderate; can pick up surface stains over time |
| Typical Lifespan | 10 to 15+ years with regular care | 5 to 10 years; easily repaired or polished |
| Reversibility | Irreversible (due to enamel prep) | Often reversible if no enamel was reduced |
| Payment Plans | Interest-free from $57/week | Interest-free from $40/week |
Your dentist will discuss the proposed appearance, preparation, risks and limitations before treatment. Previews help discussion and do not guarantee the final outcome.
We discuss what you would like to change, assess your facial aesthetics, evaluate your bite, and answer your questions. Diagnostic scans and high-resolution photographs help determine whether composite, porcelain, or alternative options (such as aligners) will best achieve your goals.
We plan the proposed tooth length, contours, and shade in harmony with your facial symmetry and lip lines. You see and approve the proposed aesthetic design before any treatment begins.
For Porcelain: Teeth are conservatively prepared under local anaesthesia and digitally scanned—avoiding messy impression trays. Custom temporary veneers are placed so you can test the new shapes in daily life while speaking and eating.
For Composite: The tooth surface is gently conditioned, and the resin is hand-sculpted, layered, and cured directly onto your teeth in the chair.
Porcelain veneers are custom-milled and layered using high-grade dental ceramic, incorporating subtle variations in translucency and texture to replicate natural tooth enamel.
Your veneers are tried in, assessed under natural light, and reviewed with you. Once you approve the final appearance, they are bonded securely with dental adhesive, and your bite is micro-adjusted for balanced chewing comfort.
You return for a post-treatment check to ensure your gums have settled and your bite feels natural. If you show signs of night-time grinding or clenching, we will design a protective night splint to safeguard your investment.
Veneers have risks and ongoing care requirements. Recovery, appearance and lifespan vary between people.
Risks and limitations
Aftercare
Follow your dentist’s individual instructions. Eating, speech and comfort may take time to adjust. Ask about review appointments, maintenance and whether a night splint is appropriate.
These images show individual treatment outcomes and are not a prediction of your outcome. Results vary. All procedures carry risks. Discuss the risks, limitations and alternatives with your dentist before deciding on treatment.
These images show individual treatment outcomes and are not a prediction of your outcome. Results vary. All procedures carry risks. Discuss the risks, limitations and alternatives with your dentist before deciding on treatment.
At Civic Gentle Dental Care, handcrafted porcelain veneers start from $1,490 per tooth (from $57 per week) and composite veneers start from $700 (from $40 per week). Interest-free payment plans are subject to assessment and approval by our external partners.
The colour and shape are planned with your dentist, but the final appearance varies. Photographs and proposed designs do not guarantee a particular outcome.
Lifespan varies with the material, tooth condition, bite, oral hygiene and other factors. Veneers may need maintenance, repair or replacement. Ask your dentist about likely ongoing costs.
Local anaesthetic may be used during preparation. Discomfort and sensitivity can occur and recovery varies. Contact the practice about persistent or worsening symptoms.
The amount of preparation depends on your teeth and treatment plan. Where enamel is removed, the change is irreversible. Ask your dentist to explain the preparation needed for your case.
The number of veneers, if any, should follow individual assessment. Discuss which teeth need treatment and whether less invasive options or no cosmetic treatment would meet your needs.
Porcelain veneers are made in the group’s own ceramic laboratory. The ceramist works from your approved design, shade record and photographs, and coordinates directly with your dentist. Composite veneers are built directly on your teeth in the chair.
Often, yes. Whitening is usually done first so the veneers can be matched to your new shade, and straightening crooked teeth first can mean fewer or thinner veneers. We plan the order of treatment with you at your consultation.
We are at Suite 8, Level 3/161 London Circuit, Canberra City. Most patients park at the Canberra Centre, a short walk away.
We offer interest-free payment plans to help make your treatment more manageable.
*Subject to finance approval, fees and charged
Looking to explore more Cosmetic Dentistry or oral health options?
You may also be interested in:
Clear aligners to adjust tooth position before or instead of veneers.
Digital planning previewing proposed changes before treatment.
A direct bonding option adjusting minor shape and shade differences.
Reshaping the gum line to balance tooth proportions.
Professional systems for lightening natural tooth structure.
Ceramic shells offering greater durability and stain resistance.
A consultation provides an opportunity to discuss suitability, risks, alternatives and costs. Ask the practice to confirm consultation inclusions and any separate assessment fees before booking.
