Porcelain and composite veneers in Melbourne

Considering dental veneers?

Veneers are porcelain or composite coverings bonded to selected teeth to change their appearance. Creative Smiles provides veneer assessments at our Armadale clinic for patients across Melbourne.
Suitability depends on your oral health, bite and enamel. Veneers do not move teeth or correct every alignment problem. Your dentist will discuss preparation, risks, alternatives, maintenance and costs, including the option of leaving healthy teeth unchanged.

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Porcelain Veneers

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What is involved in placing Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are made to fit selected teeth. Preparation commonly involves removal of enamel, which cannot grow back. The amount of preparation depends on the tooth and proposed restoration. Veneers change the surface appearance of teeth; they do not move tooth roots or necessarily correct the bite.

After appropriate planning, the veneers are bonded to the prepared teeth and the bite is reviewed. Colour, shape and comfort can differ from expectations. Veneers can chip, loosen or change appearance and may need repair or replacement. Whitening is a separate treatment with its own suitability requirements and risks.

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Creative Smiles offers free consultations for veneer treatments. Come in and have an open chat about your desired outcome with veneers with no obligations.

Am I a suitable candidate for Veneers?

Your dentist will assess your teeth, gums, bite, existing restorations and any grinding or clenching. Decay or gum disease may need treatment first. Veneers are not suitable for everyone, and treating more teeth is not automatically the most appropriate choice.

Discuss what you want to change and whether a smaller repair, orthodontic treatment, whitening or no cosmetic treatment could meet your needs. Your written treatment plan will explain fees and likely maintenance.

Types of Veneers

Composite Veneers

Composite veneers are shaped directly on the teeth using tooth-coloured resin. They may require less preparation in some cases and can sometimes be repaired. Preparation, appointments and costs depend on the number and condition of the teeth. Composite can stain, chip or wear and needs ongoing care.

Porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are custom-made restorations bonded to prepared teeth. They can differ from composite veneers in appearance, preparation, cost and maintenance. Porcelain may resist staining, but veneers and their margins can still change appearance. No material has a guaranteed lifespan, and porcelain does not always outlast composite in every patient.

Risks and recovery

Veneers may require irreversible removal of enamel. Sensitivity, gum irritation, an uncomfortable bite, chipping or loosening can occur. Veneers may need repair or replacement and the final appearance can differ from expectations. Sensitivity may continue for several days; persistent or worsening symptoms need review. Discuss alternatives, including leaving healthy teeth unchanged. Read about veneer risks and recovery.

Book a free consult

Creative Smiles offers free consultations for veneer treatments. Come in and have an open chat about your desired outcome with veneers with no obligations.

Dr. Abella Huynh

Dental Surgeon

Abella graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast with the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence (Top 5%). She aims to provide a considerate environment for patients with different dental experiences and concerns.

Before moving to Melbourne, Abella worked in private practice in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, and as a dental volunteer for Brisbane Youth Services. She is also a current member of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Society of Endodontology, the Australian & New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, and other various dental study clubs. Abella participates in continuing education and has interests in oral surgery, aesthetic dentistry and paediatric dentistry.

Outside of work, Abella enjoys reading fiction novels, cooking, socialising with friends, and attending yoga class.

Languages Spoken:
English, Vietnamese.

Dr. Esther Chin

Dental Surgeon

Dr Esther Chin is a general dentist with interests in crown and bridge treatment, clear aligners and general dental care. She discusses treatment options, suitability, risks and costs with patients.

Dr Esther speaks English and Mandarin.

Dr. Reza Zamani

Dental Surgeon

Reza graduated from Beheshti university Iran in 1990. After spending his first 9 years practising in Iran & running his own clinic him and his family decided to move to Australia in 2008.

Reza has been a part of the Creative smiles team since 2010.

Dr Zamani completed All-on-4 training at the Malo Clinic in Portugal in 2018. He provides implant and full-arch treatment following individual assessment. His interests include dental implants and full-arch restoration.

Languages Spoken: English, Farsi. 

Dr. Claudia Braybon

Dental Surgeon

After completing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1998, Dr Claudia Braybon has continued to grow and develop, completing further postgraduate studies in Oral Implants, Full mouth rehabilitation, Soft tissue management, Cosmetic Dentistry, Digital Smile Design and Digital Orthodontic treatments.

Dr Braybon participates in continuing education and has interests in restorative, orthodontic, implant and cosmetic dental care.

She discusses treatment options, expected benefits, limitations, risks and alternatives with patients so they can make an informed decision.

Dr Braybon is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), International Team of Implantology (ITI), The Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS), Certified Invisalign provider and Digital Orthodontic College alumni.

Dr Braybon enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, playing tennis, dancing and a good laugh with her friends. 

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish.

Dr. Reg De Sousa

Dental Surgeon

As the practice principle at creative smiles I am proud to lead the dedicated team of doctors, nurses and administrative staff at Creative Smiles.

I come from a family of dentists and so grew up around dentistry from a young age helping out whenever I could .Hence my passion for dentistry began at an early age and has grown over the last 30 years that I have been in practice.

I qualified as a dentist from the Royal London Hospital Medical College, (University of London) in 1994. On graduation I completed a years post graduate vocational training and then began working on the NHS for the next 12 years.

During this time I also branched out and opened a small private practice on London’s Harley Street which I had for 5 years until my departure to Melbourne.

While on Harley street, I developed my interest in implant dentistry, and studied for a year in 2007, under a clinical mentorship.

In 2010 I moved to Melbourne with my family and began working as a dentist at Creative Smiles, where I have further developed my skills in implantology and cosmetic dentistry and additionally completed the Invisalign and Spark training.

I have also completed the All-On-4 training at the Malo Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, where the concept was created, enabling me to offer this treatment concept in addition to the more traditional approach to fixed and removable prosthetic oral rehabilitation to our patients at Creative smiles.