Aesthetic Dentistry Sydney
At Designer Smiles in Cremorne, aesthetic dental treatment is led by Dr. Sarkis Nalbandian, Specialist Prosthodontist, with close to four decades of clinical experience. Treatment is planned around your teeth, your bite, and your facial features, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
What Is Aesthetic Dentistry?
Aesthetic dentistry sits at the intersection of oral health and appearance. It covers treatments that address how your teeth look, their colour, shape, size, alignment, and how they relate to your gums and face, while maintaining or improving function.
It is broader than a single procedure. Some patients need one treatment. Others need a combination, for example, orthodontics to correct alignment followed by veneers to address colour and shape. The right approach depends entirely on what you’re starting with and what you want to achieve.
At Designer Smiles, aesthetic treatments include porcelain and composite veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, orthodontics, dental implants, smile makeovers, and gum lifts.
What Aesthetic Dentistry Can Address
Aesthetic dental treatment can do more than change how your teeth look. Depending on the procedures involved, it may also improve how your teeth function.
Patients commonly seek aesthetic dentistry for:
- Discolouration or staining that whitening alone cannot correct
- Chips, cracks, or worn edges
- Gaps or spacing between teeth
- Uneven tooth size or shape
- Gum lines that affect the overall appearance of the smile
- Missing teeth
In many cases, addressing these concerns also makes teeth easier to clean and maintain.
Where treatment improves alignment or replaces missing teeth, there can be functional benefits as well.
Aesthetic Dental Treatments at Designer Smiles
Porcelain and composite veneers
Veneers are thin shells bonded to the front surface of teeth to change their colour, shape, or size. Porcelain veneers are suited to more significant changes and offer a highly natural appearance. Composite veneers are a less invasive option for minor corrections.
Dental crowns
A crown covers the entire visible surface of a tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance. Used where a tooth is heavily worn, cracked, or has undergone significant treatment.
Teeth whitening
Professional whitening addresses discolouration and staining that over-the-counter products cannot reliably treat. Options vary depending on the degree of staining and the cause.
Smile makeovers
A smile makeover combines two or more treatments to address multiple concerns in a coordinated plan. The combination depends entirely on your teeth and what you want to change.
Gum lift
A gum lift reshapes the gum line to improve proportion between the teeth and gums. Often used where teeth appear short or the gum line is uneven.
Orthodontics and clear aligners
Where alignment, spacing, or bite issues are part of the picture, orthodontic treatment may be recommended before or alongside other aesthetic work.
Dr. Sarkis Nalbandian
Designer Smiles in Cremorne is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care focusing on comfort and excellent results. Under the leadership of Dr Sarkis Nalbandian, a specialist prosthodontist with decades of experience, we combine expertise with personalised service.
Unlike other dentists who show you digital images of the results planned, Dr Nalbandian handcrafts your diagnostic mockup on your existing teeth to assess the proposed changes in real time and ensure they perfectly align with your facial aesthetics. Dr Nalbandian is one of the few cosmetic dentists worldwide who can do this, a true art form in cosmetic dentistry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between aesthetic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry?
The terms are often used interchangeably, and in practice they refer to the same thing. Aesthetic dentistry tends to emphasise the relationship between your teeth, gums, and facial features, while cosmetic dentistry is the broader umbrella term. At Designer Smiles we use aesthetic dentistry to describe treatment that considers the whole picture, not just individual teeth in isolation.
How long do veneers and crowns last?
With proper care, porcelain veneers typically last between 10 and 20 years. Crowns have a similar lifespan. Composite veneers generally last between 5 and 7 years before they may need to be refreshed or replaced. Longevity depends on your oral hygiene, diet, and whether you grind your teeth. Dr. Nalbandian will discuss what’s realistic for your specific situation at consultation.
Will aesthetic treatment affect how my teeth function?
In most cases, no. Veneers and crowns are designed to work with your bite, not against it. In some cases, aesthetic treatment can actually improve function, particularly where worn or damaged teeth are being restored. Any impact on your bite is assessed as part of treatment planning before work begins.
Is aesthetic dentistry covered by health insurance?
Most aesthetic dental treatments are not covered by private health insurance as they are considered elective. Some treatments that have a restorative component, such as crowns, may attract a partial rebate depending on your policy and fund. We recommend checking your extras cover before your consultation.
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