Porcelain Veneers

 

PROCEDURE OVERVIEW

Porcelain Veneers

Surgery: Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers can be a permanent solution to improve the appearance of front teeth if there are gaps, discolouration or chips. They are made in the dental laboratory from an impression of your teeth.

Teeth are prepared for veneers by roughening the surface so that they adhere better when put in place to produce a natural white smile.
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How soon can I have this treatment?

We can secure priority appointments for our clients subject to the dental specialist’s availability. However it is best to request an appointment well in advance.

What are veneers and what are they used for?

Veneers are used to improve the appearance of chipped, discoloured or misshapen front teeth. They can be made to improve the appearance of gaps between teeth or uneven teeth sizes.

Which teeth could I have veneers for?

Veneers can be applied to the front teeth to improve your smile. It’s only recommended to veneer the teeth you show when you smile.

What types of veneers are available?

There are two types of veneers, composite and porcelain. The later being the more expensive. Porcelain veneers have super hard surfaces, are stain resistant and retain their shine. They are harder and more durable than composite and in general will not wear over time. Composite veneers are made in-chair by the dentist using a composite material similar to that used for fillings.

What preparation is needed for porcelain veneers?

The dentist prepares the teeth with the hand-piece to allow space for the veneers to be cemented to the front of the teeth. An impression is taken and sent to the laboratory to make the veneers to exacting standards.

How long does it take to get porcelain veneers made?

Usually about 7 days is required after having teeth prepared and the impressions sent to the laboratory. The preparation process can take several days dependent upon the condition and number of your teeth to be veneered.

Is everyone a candidate for veneers?

Veneers aren’t suitable for all patients. Sometimes crowns are recommended due to the bite or occlusion. The dentist can advise you further when you send photos and complete the online form by clicking here

How are veneers fixed to the teeth?

They are then cemented to your teeth by the dentist.

What are the common issues with composite veneers?

Composite veneers frequently finish down to a knife edge in places around the edges and these very thin areas may curl and separate after about three to five years leaving tiny areas of brown stain here and there. Usually these defects can be repaired.

What are the common issues with composite veneers?

Porcelain veneers are more brittle than composite and are more likely to fracture after taking a sharp blow from a hard object such as a coffee mug or chewing down on something unexpectedly hard in food. However with the introduction of the new porcelains that are 12 times stronger than the older porcelains breakage is now fairly rare.

How long do I have to stay in Thailand?

If you have no underlying conditions such as gum disease or other problems, 10 days is usually long enough to have your teeth prepared and the veneers produced and fitted. If you have other dental health issues that will affect the teeth to be veneered, it will have to be addressed first and may take additional time.

Why can’t I leave sooner?

The veneers are produced in a laboratory and time is required to produce them.

Will I have a consultation with the dental specialist when I arrive?

Yes, the specialist will examine you and will discuss the best options for your smile makeover.

How much do veneers cost?

The cost of veneers can vary dependant upon the materials used. To get a free estimate for veneers please click here

Can I have dental treatment and plastic surgery?

Some plastic surgery and dental treatment can be arranged during the same trip but it is not recommended to have dental treatment after facial surgery including eyelids surgery or vision correction.

How can I get a dental opinion before travelling overseas?

To get a free dental opinion and estimate for veneers surgery please send your photos and complete the questionnaire by clicking here

Can I see before and after photos?

Due to privacy laws, before and after photos are not available online. The specialist may provide these to you once you have your case reviewed. To have a free review of your case please send your photos and complete the questionnaire by clicking here

Can I talk to a past patient?

Yes, many of our clients are very happy to talk to others that are planning dental treatment through Stunning Makeovers. Before we can put you in touch, please send your photos and complete the questionnaire by clicking here.

 

TESTIMONIALS

Aroha W from Whangarei

By nature I tend to be an independent person who is confident in my ability to organise and manage my own arrangements and this was the case when I began looking into dental treatment in Thailand, however I would now never consider travelling for treatment without having Stunning Makeovers right beside me for the journey.

I was impressed by Paul’s willingness to be open and honest; the thing that struck me the most about the service offered by Stunning Makeovers is that they take a genuine interest in ensuring that their clients receive the best value for money and quality treatment.

What was important to me became important to Paul and Stunning Makeovers and for that I am truly grateful. 

I have a philosophy in life that you should never make decisions without getting the best quality information first and I feel I received that by doing my own research and backing it up by contacting Stunning Makeovers.

It can be a challenge to find a business with ethics and passion in equal amounts – Stunning Makeovers is all that and more!

I can’t speak highly enough of the dental treatment I received at Bangkok Smile Dental…...

The service I received was genuine and warm, at no time did I feel pressured to spend money on more expensive treatment and everything was explained to me in a way I understood.

For many years now I have been prescribed Va11iun to take before each dental visit as I would get very nervous and would react badly to pain, on three occasions during my dental treatment in Bangkok I drifted off to sleep which to me is magic, after years of being mortally afraid I now can have complete confidence that when it comes time to have more treatment fear will not be part of my experience.

My sincere thanks to the team at Stunning Makeovers and your choice of dentists – one of the best experiences I have ever had.  Here’s to repeating it in the near future ;0)

 
Fallon J from West Auckland, New Zealand

I was initially taken by your amazing website and found it very easy to navigate. I especially liked the fact that I was, or would be, dealing with someone in New Zealand.

I particularly liked the feedback from your previous clients which helped me decide Stunning Makeovers is the people I would like to go with.

Your service cannot be faulted. The service you gave me was amazing from beginning to end. Again, I have recommended your company to friends and will definitely use Stunning Makeovers in the future.

Thank you Paul.. I was very nervous at the beginning, but your constant reassurance relieved my concerns. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with you.

My dentist was very friendly and professional. She was very informative and understood my needs and concerns. The nursing and support staff very friendly and welcoming. They always

I would definitely return for more treatment. My dentist suggested other procedures that I would need, and I am glad she did. I trusted her completely.

I have already recommended Stunning Makeovers to many of my friends and have told them of my hassle free experience. It was a pleasure to have Stunning Makeovers look after me and take care of all my concerns.

I cannot thank you enough. You made my experience hassle free and I did not have any concerns all the way through my stay in Bangkok. The hotel you set up for me was fabulous, and the staff there are great.

The meet & greet gentleman (Mr. Tawesak) was more than I could have asked for. He was very friendly and extremely professional. You looked after me extremely well, and took care of all my needs. I will definitely come back to Stunning Makeovers.

Sue T from Christchurch, New Zealand

We had an awesome adventure in Thailand. A great mix of adventure travelling up north, exploring Bangkok, shopping, eating, getting the dental work done and enjoying great weather.

The dental work I needed done was more comprehensive than I had expected, but the dentist put together a thoughtful treatment plan and we waded through it.

The entire process was professional, gentle, considerate, entirely painless, sensitive and caring and at no time did I feel pushed to commit to work I could not handle or afford. It has restored my faith in dentistry.

I cannot say enough about the dentist, his attendants or the front desk staff and the way they took care of me…... I intend to go back to get some more dental work done mid next year…..

I would recommend the process to anyone. I am more than happy to be a telephone or email contact for your services and Bangkok Smile Dental. The whole process you put together went like clockwork.

As for the cost, the work came to about a third to a half what I was quoted in NZ for significantly less work and of less quality and we had 18 days of holiday and shopping as a bonus!

Despite all the gloom and doom from colleagues and my dentist about me coming back minus a kidney, with a major infection or poor quality work ...I am totally thrilled with what occurred and feel really lucky to have had the chance to go. …

Paul thanks for your assistance and support. It is really inspiring that a chance look at your site on the internet has resulted in life altering experience and treatment. We were really blown away by the whole Thai experience.

Guy has never spent much time in Asia and he also loved every minute of the trip and is now an addict!! All round we had a great experience and I suspect we will be having a lot more of them over there.

The only glitches we had were my cellphone didn't work and I stuffed up paying for our flights and accommodation by paying into the wrong account. Rectifying that was the only stress in the trip. 

Keep in touch. Warmest regards

Glenis and Ian from Mission Bay, Auckland New Zealand

Thank You, for all your follow ups and taking care of the arrangements for our dental treatment in Bangkok.

We had all dental work that we had expected to have done completed. It meant 2½ to 3 ½ hours sitting in the chair, didn't mind that...better than ½ hour slots here in NZ. But the very best bit was the cost, which was a third of what we would pay in NZ, even taking flight and accommodation into account.

We could have got it all done, both of us, in a week. Went to Krabi after our stay in Bangkok.... (Quite pleased to get out of this smelly, big city. Some fun aspects of Bangkok too, like the people eat all the time, thought that was great.)

The dentists were nothing other than highly professional perfectionists...FANTASTIC!!

We will return within the next year or two to get further work done. 

Faye and John from Auckland, New Zealand

We travelled on a Stunning Makeovers group trip. It was definitely a fun trip. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone and enjoyed their company and the laughs we all had.

I am loving the positive compliments at work about my teeth. It’s great that people have noticed. John says they have had no choice with the way I can talk!! LOL.

Once again thank you so much to you and Swee, I am definitely working on what I can do next. It is going to take me a while to get John to come aound but it wont take as long as it did for this trip I am sure.

I chose Stunning Makeovers because of very positive feedback from others who had used them before and I loved the website it is so informative.

I am very very satisfied with Stunning Makeovers service. We were taken very good care of.

It was great to go in a group and meet some new people.

The service from the Bangkok Smile Dentists was and is amazing, so professional and caring. They like nothing less than perfection which is incredible. We are very happy with our treatment. 

The Support staff are amazing, nothing too hard for them to do for us and always explained fully and carefully about what we needed to know. Lovely caring people.

It was the most amazing service fast and always on time and never rushed and the facilities were very modern and clean hygiene excellent.

Bangkok Smile thank you to all of you, you are incredible. Even though there was not enough time for us to have what we wanted, you made every effort to ensure we got the best that could be done in such a short time which is amazing.

Yes I would recommend Stunning Makeovers to others and have. I would like everyone I know and to have such a great experience and have the work they want and need done so professionally.

Maria M from Tasmania Australia

I hate dental work with a passion! but Sea Smile restored my faith. So compassionate, empathetic and professional.

With much, much gratitude.

Back in 2 years. Thanks

Geraldine H from Northland, New Zealand

I thought that the dentists were really gentle and understanding, I have a deep seated fear of dentistry and they made it really easy with their understanding manner and approach.

The hotel was great, the room was amazing and the food was delightful. We had a wonderful time and managed to get around and see a few places as well as buy all our belated Christmas presents for everyone. 

I am planning to go back later in the year with a couple of my friends for some work on my face, and on their butts well, so will stay in touch.

Martene H from Australia

The dentist was brilliant , there was no language barriers , I felt comfortable in trusting the procedure , everything was clear and the appointment times were always on time , we were never kept waiting.  The caring support crew were fabulous, given that I am a big sook. During the procedure, I was given a mink blanket to keep me warm as I got the shakes and they even covered my face as I didn’t want to watch. They kept asking if all was ok and there was never a time I felt left by myself.

As a whole the service was brilliant, organized and caring. I felt the facilities were better than Australia as they were up to date modern machines. The environment was pristine and pure.  

I met a lot of Aussies in the clinic and we met up regularly to exchange words about our dental work, how we felt etc. All of us were brilliantly happy and said we would always come back.

I am absolutely satisfied with the service from the start to finish, I always felt like a patient and not just another number.  The correspondence, the arrangements of accommodation and the supply of relevant maps, information in the travel pack were brilliant.

I already have recommended Stunning Makeovers to others and they are so keen to hear all my experiences, I hope they go ahead as they too won’t be disappointed.

I also want to thank you for the taking the time to answer my 300 questions I had at the start and the doubt I felt was soon overcome when I met all the dental staff.

 

Liz from Coromandel, New Zealand

I was referred to Stunning Makeovers by 2 friends that used Stunning Makeovers. My experience was amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to use Stunning Makeovers again and I am happy to recommend you.

Tania M. from Auckland, New Zealand
I am one hundred percent satisfied with Stunning Makeovers service. I found the website was really helpful with everything I wanted to know.
I highly recommend Stunning Makeovers with fast responses accurate information.