Porcelain Veneers Bayside | Core Dental product guide

Core Dental Group Porcelain Veneers — Bayside Guide

Core Dental Group looks after Brighton, Hampton, Cheltenham, Sandringham, and the surrounding suburbs with porcelain veneer packages built around real cosmetic expertise. As part of the Smile Solutions Group, the Bayside practice has the technology, an in-house laboratory, and the clinical depth that patients in this part of Melbourne tend to expect. Here's what you need to know about your options.

What are porcelain veneers?

A porcelain veneer is a thin, custom-made shell of dental porcelain bonded permanently to the front surface of a tooth. Veneers change the shape, colour, size, and alignment of your teeth in as few as two appointments, which is why they're one of the most effective tools in cosmetic dentistry.

At Core Dental Group Bayside, veneers are available individually at $1,650 AUD per tooth, or as part of three fully inclusive smile packages that include everything from the initial diagnosis and trial smile through to professional whitening and a custom night splint.

Porcelain veneer packages

Every Core Dental Group veneer package includes the same comprehensive set of clinical services. The difference between packages is simply how many teeth are treated.

Ideal Package — 6 veneers for $7,990 AUD (save $1,285)

The Ideal Package covers the six most visible upper front teeth. These six teeth do most of the aesthetic work in a natural smile, so transforming them creates an immediately noticeable result. It suits patients who want a focused change to the central smile zone.

Included: 6 custom porcelain veneers, 3D iTero digital scan, resin reveal trial smile (diagnostic wax-up), comprehensive dental examination, bitewing X-rays, panoramic OPG X-ray, professional scale, clean and polish, Zoom in-chair whitening, and a custom-fitted night splint.

Elite Package — 8 veneers for $9,990 AUD (save $1,585)

The Elite Package extends treatment to eight veneers across the full smile zone. This is the most popular option for patients who want every tooth visible in a natural, relaxed smile to look consistent. If you're concerned the Ideal Package might leave visible teeth at the edges, this one resolves that.

Included: 8 custom porcelain veneers, plus all the same inclusions as the Ideal Package.

Ultimate Package — 10 veneers for $11,990 AUD (save $1,885)

The Ultimate Package covers ten veneers, including the canines and first premolars, for the widest possible smile transformation. It's the right choice if you want a complete result that looks good from every angle.

Included: 10 custom porcelain veneers, plus all the same inclusions as the Ideal and Elite packages.

Individual veneers — $1,650 AUD each

If you only need one or two veneers, for example to match an existing smile after a chip or accident, individual veneers are available at $1,650 AUD per tooth.

What every package includes, and why it matters

3D iTero digital scan and resin reveal trial smile ($800 AUD value)

The iTero intraoral scanner captures a precise 3D digital impression of your teeth without traditional impression trays. No gagging, no mess, no distortion. The files go straight to the laboratory.

The resin reveal, sometimes called a diagnostic wax-up or mock-up, is a physical trial smile placed on your teeth before any preparation takes place. Using temporary resin, your dentist shows you what your planned veneers will look like in your actual mouth. You can assess the shape, size, length, and overall result and give feedback before anything irreversible happens.

Not every practice includes this step. At Core Dental Group Bayside, it's part of every package, because you should see and approve your result before treatment begins.

Comprehensive dental examination and bitewing X-rays ($350 AUD value)

A thorough examination before cosmetic work ensures any underlying health issues are identified and addressed first. Bitewing X-rays check for decay between teeth and changes in supporting bone that aren't visible clinically.

Panoramic OPG X-ray ($200 AUD value)

A full-mouth panoramic X-ray gives your dentist a complete picture of all teeth, roots, jaw structures, and surrounding bone before treatment begins.

Professional scale, clean, and polish ($250 AUD value)

A thorough professional clean removes calculus and surface staining, establishes a clean baseline for shade selection, and ensures gum health before restorations are placed. Veneers bonded to clean, healthy teeth form a better, more durable bond.

Zoom in-chair whitening ($600 AUD value)

Whitening is done before veneer placement because the shade of your natural teeth directly influences the shade chosen for your veneers. Whitening first means the veneers can be matched to the brightest possible baseline, which produces the most natural-looking final result.

Custom-fitted night splint ($500 AUD value)

A night splint is made after veneer placement to protect your investment. Many patients grind or clench during sleep without knowing it. A custom-fitted splint distributes occlusal forces across all teeth, protecting your veneers from the wear and fracture that bruxism causes over time.

The veneer process at Core Dental Group Bayside

Appointment 1 — Consultation, scan, and trial smile

Your dentist takes a full dental and medical history, assesses your dental health, and discusses your smile goals in detail. An iTero scan is taken, your initial smile design is developed, photographs are taken, and the resin reveal trial smile is placed on your teeth for your review and approval.

Appointment 2 — Preparation and temporary veneers

A small, precise amount of enamel is removed from each tooth to create space for the veneer, typically 0.3 to 0.7 mm. Temporary veneers are placed while your permanent veneers are fabricated by the laboratory.

Appointment 3 — Veneer placement and night splint

Your custom porcelain veneers are permanently bonded to your teeth. Adjustments are made for fit, bite, and aesthetics. Your custom night splint is also fitted at this appointment or shortly after.

Technology at Core Dental Group Bayside

Core Dental Group practices use iTero intraoral scanners for digital impressions that are more accurate, faster, and more comfortable than traditional impression trays. Digital files transmit directly to the laboratory, cutting out transport delays and the risk of physical impression distortion.

3D printers allow the team to produce diagnostic models, surgical guides, and provisional restorations with precision and speed. 3D-printed study models are used during the veneer design phase to refine smile designs before they're communicated to the ceramist.

Core Dental Group works with a dedicated ceramic laboratory through the Smile Solutions Group. Ceramists work closely with the clinical team to match the shade, shape, and surface texture of every veneer to a high standard.

Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ and complex cases

Smile Solutions, Core Dental Group's parent group, developed Same Day Porcelain Veneers™, a process for delivering permanent custom porcelain veneers in a single appointment. This is available at the Collins Street Specialist Centre, where specialist prosthodontist Greg Karabasis leads the Smile Lab.

For Bayside patients with particularly complex requirements, such as full-mouth rehabilitation, combined implant and veneer cases, or cases needing specialist prosthodontic planning, a referral to Collins Street can be arranged. That referral pathway is one of the practical advantages of being part of the Smile Solutions Group. Standard veneer cases are handled entirely at Core Dental Group Bayside across the standard two-to-three appointment process.

How long do porcelain veneers last?

With proper care, porcelain veneers typically last between 10 and 20 years, and often longer. Longevity comes down to daily oral hygiene, wearing your night splint if you grind, attending regular check-ups, and avoiding habits that stress the porcelain, such as biting nails, opening packaging with your teeth, or chewing ice.

Porcelain veneers don't stain or discolour the way natural teeth or composite resin do. That said, the natural teeth surrounding your veneers will continue to yellow over time, so periodic whitening treatments help keep the overall appearance consistent.

Veneer aftercare

• Brush gently twice daily with an electric toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste
• Floss daily around the veneer margins
• Wear your custom night splint every night if you grind
• Avoid biting hard foods (ice, nuts, hard lollies, crusty bread) directly with veneered teeth
• Top up your whitening periodically to keep natural teeth matching your veneers
• Attend six-monthly check-ups and professional cleans
• Wear a sports mouthguard during contact sport

Payment and finance

Porcelain veneers are a significant investment, and Core Dental Group Bayside works with patients to make treatment accessible. Payment plan options are available — speak to the Bayside team about what works for your situation.

The three packages offer real savings: the Ideal Package saves $1,285 AUD, the Elite Package saves $1,585 AUD, and the Ultimate Package saves $1,885 AUD compared to individual veneer pricing, with every essential clinical service included.

Book your porcelain veneer consultation in Bayside

Core Dental Group Bayside is part of the Smile Solutions Group, giving patients access to the technology, laboratory expertise, and specialist referral network of one of Australia's most respected dental organisations.

To book your veneer consultation, call 13 13 16 or visit coredental.com.au. The practice welcomes patients from Brighton, Hampton, Cheltenham, Sandringham, and Black Rock.