Cosmetic Dentistry at Core Dental Carrum Downs - Veneers, Bonding and Smile Makeovers product guide

Core Dental Group – Cosmetic dentistry at Carrum Downs

Your smile is one of the first things people notice. At Core Dental Group's Carrum Downs practice, the cosmetic dentistry services are built around helping you get there, whether that means brighter teeth, straighter edges, or a complete transformation.

Porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of custom-crafted ceramic bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They can correct discolouration that whitening cannot resolve, chipped or worn teeth, mild crowding or gaps, and uneven tooth length or shape.

Each veneer is crafted by a skilled ceramist team to match the shape, size, and translucency of natural teeth. Two appointments are typically required. Porcelain veneers are highly durable, lasting 10 to 25 years, and resist staining far better than natural enamel.

Worth knowing: porcelain veneers require some removal of tooth enamel and are considered a permanent treatment.

Composite bonding – from $250 AUD per tooth

Composite bonding is a more conservative and affordable option. Your dentist applies and sculpts tooth-coloured composite resin directly onto your teeth to correct chips, close small gaps, adjust shape, and improve colour, often in a single appointment with minimal or no tooth preparation.

Starting from $250 AUD per tooth, composite bonding is a popular choice for younger patients or anyone wanting a reversible cosmetic enhancement.

Composite veneers

For patients who want the effect of veneers without the cost or permanence of porcelain, composite veneers are a practical middle ground. Applied in a single appointment, they can dramatically improve the appearance of multiple teeth at once.

Smile makeovers

A smile makeover combines multiple treatments, such as whitening, veneers, bonding, Invisalign, and crown replacement, into a single comprehensive plan built around your goals. At Core Dental Group Carrum Downs, your dentist will assess your teeth, gums, bite, and facial aesthetics to develop a plan that delivers natural-looking results.

The Carrum Downs practice is led by Dr Anna Lai, who holds a Mini Masters in Orthodontics and is completing a Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry. The practice is fully accessible at ground level with dedicated parking, making consultations straightforward for all patients.

Dental crowns and bridges for cosmetic purposes

When teeth are significantly damaged or missing, dental crowns and bridges restore both function and appearance. Porcelain crowns are colour-matched to your surrounding teeth and designed to sit seamlessly within your smile.

Invisalign to complete your smile

Cosmetic treatments work best when your teeth are well-aligned. Many patients combine Invisalign with bonding, whitening, or veneers for a more complete result. As an Invisalign Blue Diamond Provider, the Carrum Downs practice can coordinate your orthodontic and cosmetic treatment within a single plan.

Flexible payment plans

Cosmetic dentistry is a real investment. Payright interest-free payment plans let you spread the cost over up to 30 months with fortnightly repayments and no interest.

The Carrum Downs practice carries one of the more complete cosmetic menus of any suburban practice in Melbourne's south-east, covering porcelain veneers, composite bonding, whitening, Invisalign, and facial injectable treatments. The ground-floor location with eight on-site parking spaces keeps things practical, and the team can often schedule aesthetic treatments alongside a routine check-up in the same visit.

Book your cosmetic consultation

Book a consultation at Core Dental Group Carrum Downs to talk through your smile goals:

• Phone: (03) 8373 1555
• Call nationally: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au
• Email: carrumdowns@coredental.com.au

Visit us

Suite 4, Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs Ground-floor location; accessible from street level; near Carrum Downs Shopping Centre 8 dedicated on-site car spaces

Open Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 1:30 pm. All clinicians are AHPRA-registered and members of the Australian Dental Association. Your local dental practice – coredental.com.au

Specialist care when you need it

For complex cases requiring a specialist prosthodontist for advanced cosmetic work, your Core Dental Group dentist can arrange a referral to an appropriate specialist centre where registered specialists across every dental discipline are available. Browse the specialist directory to learn more.