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01Point Cook
Address220 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030
Phone(03) 8338 1515
HoursMon–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Porcelain veneers · Point Cook
Porcelain veneers in Point Cook, made for your teeth alone.
Porcelain veneers at Magical Smiles Point Cook are thin ceramic facings made in a dental laboratory to measurements of your teeth, then bonded on across two treatment visits at 220 Point Cook Road. This page covers porcelain in detail; for every veneer type side by side, see the veneers overview.
In plain words
What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of a tooth to change its colour, shape or length. Each one is made in a lab from a scan or impression of your mouth and then fixed in place, which is why porcelain normally takes two treatment visits. Your dentist will compare it with composite and ultra-thin options for your teeth.
You'll find every cosmetic treatment we offer on the cosmetic dentistry page.
Because every veneer is made for one particular tooth, the planning matters as much as the bonding. Shade, surface texture and the way each edge meets the gum are all agreed before anything is fixed, so your first treatment visit is mostly about measuring, photographing and talking it through.
Still weighing up materials? The veneers overview compares all four types. This page sticks with porcelain.
An honest comparison
Who tends to suit porcelain?
Porcelain usually comes up when more than one tooth is involved, when colour isn't the only concern, or when you'd like a finish that holds its polish over time. It's a long-term choice: a small amount of enamel is normally reshaped so the veneer sits flush, and that change to the tooth can't be undone.
It's rarely the first step for one tiny chip, for someone who wants the option of reversing it, or for teeth that are still developing, which is why younger patients are usually asked to wait. When a gentler option makes more sense we'll say so, because composite bonding handles many of the same concerns in one visit with less work on the tooth.
How the finished veneers look and how long they last varies from person to person. Your examination is where your dentist works out what's realistic for your teeth, before you make any decision.
Appointments are built around the conversation, not the clock.
Step by step
Why does porcelain need two visits?
An assessment first, then two treatment appointments, with the porcelain made in between. Nothing is bonded until you've seen and approved the plan.
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It starts with an assessment
Your dentist examines your teeth and bite and asks what you'd like to change. Porcelain may suit you, or another option may serve you better. Costs and payment options are set out in writing before anything is agreed.
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First treatment visit
The teeth are gently prepared, a scan or impression is taken and the shade is chosen with you. Temporary veneers go on to protect the teeth while the porcelain is made.
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At the dental lab
A technician crafts each veneer from your records, fine-tuning shape, translucency and colour so it sits naturally beside the teeth that aren't being treated.
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Second treatment visit
Each veneer is checked for fit, bite and colour before it's bonded. Small refinements happen during the visit, and nothing is fixed until it looks right to you and your dentist.
Paying for treatment
Get the cost in writing first.
Porcelain is priced per tooth, so the total depends on how many teeth are involved and how much preparation each needs. You'll get the exact figure in writing at your consultation, before booking any treatment. Most health funds can be claimed on the spot through HICAPS, and Humm, Afterpay and Zip can spread the balance into regular payments.
When several teeth are involved, the per-tooth figure can shift once the plan is finalised. What doesn't change is the order: you see the numbers before any treatment starts.
Our payment options page explains health fund claims through HICAPS and each payment plan. If veneers are one part of a bigger change, the smile makeover page shows how several treatments are planned together.
Want a weekly figure before you book? Open the repayment estimator → →
An estimate only, not a quote, credit offer or approval. We confirm your actual cost at the consultation.
Good questions
Porcelain veneer questions we're often asked.
Porcelain keeps its surface and colour well, but no veneer comes with a fixed lifespan. Your bite, the tooth involved and your home care all affect how long it stays in good shape. At your check-ups we look at the edges and the gumline so any small issue can be dealt with early.
A thin layer of enamel is usually removed so the veneer can sit flush with the tooth. That's why porcelain is a long-term commitment: the change to the tooth doesn't reverse. Your dentist will explain how much preparation your teeth need, and what it costs, before you agree to anything.
Composite is applied and finished in one visit and is the more conservative option. Porcelain is made in a lab to your measurements and fitted over two visits, with a harder-wearing finish. Neither wins outright; your teeth decide, and the veneers overview compares them side by side.
That's what the planning aims for, though it can't be promised. Shade, translucency and how each edge meets the gum are chosen together, using your own teeth as the guide. Results vary between people, and your dentist will show you what's realistic for you.
Yes. Humm, Afterpay and Zip can split the cost into regular payments, and we accept most health funds with on-the-spot HICAPS claims. Each payment provider has its own eligibility rules and terms.
Who you'll see
Who you'll see for porcelain veneers.
Dr Rachna Yadav is our Principal Dentist, with a BDS and AHPRA registration DEN0001046139. Dr Amolak Deep is registered with AHPRA as DEN0002514296.
Both are general dentists. If your case needs a prosthodontist's or orthodontist's opinion, we'll say so and help you arrange the referral.
When you're ready
Let's compare your options properly.
Book a veneers consultation. Your dentist will check your teeth, weigh porcelain fairly against the alternatives and give you the costs in writing before you decide.