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Custom Dental Veneers

For a head-turning smile you deserve!

What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers can be a game-changer for those who have always wanted a smile transformation. These meticulously crafted casings, with a thickness similar to that of a contact lens, are designed to correct imperfections on the front surface of the teeth such as discoloration, chipping, gaps, misalignment, and unevenly sized or disproportional teeth. Veneers are a convenient, lasting, and minimally invasive solution to unsightly teeth — to help you achieve that winning smile you deserve!

What are the potential benefits of having dental veneers?

A great smile can have a positive impact on our personal and professional life. But not everyone is born with great-looking teeth, and the usual wear-and-tear doesn’t help either. Dental veneers can help bring out the best in your smile and can help to ensure that your teeth are functioning properly as well.

How can I be sure that dental veneers would look good on me?

Even before any treatment is performed, you’ll get to see how your dental veneers will look on you. We’re taking the guesswork out of it by offering you a trial of your new smile design over your current teeth with our “Trial Smile” session, which is an in-clinic session following your record-taking appointment. During your “Trial Smile” appointment, our team will take x-rays, digital 3D scans, photos, and videos to assess your teeth and facial structure. We’ll use this data to digitally design a smile that suits your facial features, skin tone, and your personality.

Veneers Price List

Composite
Veneers
$790 to $890*
Porcelain Veneers
(Emax)
$1450 to $1750*
Zirconium
Veneers
$1750 to $2000*

* Up to 12 months Payment Plans Available subject to the final treatment plan

What are the steps involved in a dental veneer procedure?

Enhancing your smile with dental veneers involves a series of steps to help ensure the ideal fit and a result. From initial consultation and evaluation to the final placement of your custom veneers, each stage plays a crucial role in creating the winning smile you’ve always wanted.
Comprehensive consultation and evaluation
1
Digital scanning and tooth preparation
2
In-clinic trial of the new smile design over your current teeth
3
Temporary veneers while waiting for permanent veneers
4
Veneer placement and adjustments
5
Follow-up and maintenance checkups
6

What are the most common dental veneers in Singapore?

Porcelain, zirconia, and composite resin are the commonly used materials in dental restorations and cosmetic dentistry, including veneers, crowns, bridges, and inlays or onlays. These materials are all biocompatible, meaning they are well-tolerated by the human body and rarely cause any adverse reactions. All three materials can be closely matched to the shade of natural teeth, and durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of daily activities such as biting and chewing. However, porcelain veneers have distinct advantages in terms of resembling natural teeth, stain resistance, and pricing.

Factors Composite Veneers Porcelain Veneers Zirconium Veneers
MATERIAL Composite resin
(tooth-coloured filling)
High-quality
dental porcelain
Zirconia ceramic
DURABILITY Can last up to 5-7 years
with proper care
Can last up to 10-15 years
or more with proper care
Can last up to 10-15 years
or more with proper care
STAIN RESISTANCE Moderate; susceptible to stains.
Will require regular polishing
Highly resistant to stains Highly resistant to stains
STRENGTH Good; not as strong as porcelain Very strong;
resistant to chipping
Strongest;
most durable option
AESTHETICS Tooth-coloured but is less
natural-looking than other options
Closest resemblance to natural teeth Very good but slightly less
natural than porcelain
PROCEDURE TIME Often completed in one visit Usually requires two or more visits Usually requires two or more visits
COST Less expensive More expensive Most expensive
REPAIRABILITY Can be easily repaired in most cases Cannot be repaired easily.
May require replacement
Cannot be repaired easily.
May require replacement

Why Choose Us for Dental Veneers?

We are an internationally certified dental team from the US, UK, Canada, and Singapore who are dedicated to providing quality dental care with utmost professionalism. We draw upon decades of experience in the field, so you trust that your oral health is in the hands of seasoned practitioners.

Meet Dr Shaun Thompson​

Internationally trained. Always works to get it right.​

Dr Shaun A. Thompson is the founder of expatdental®. Dr Shaun has been working in Singapore since 2009, driven by a strong service ethos to make dental care a positive and hassle-free experience for everyone. Aided by the latest imaging and 3D printing technology, his practice focuses on cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and facial aesthetics (i.e. injectable & dermal fillers) among others.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, USA
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with honours/ leadership awards, University of Tennessee, USA

Areas of Focus​

  • Smile Transformation (a.k.a. Smile Makeover)
  • Smile Design & 3D Printing
  • Cosmetic dentistry (veneers, crowns & implants)
  • Facial aesthetics (i.e. injectables)

Memberships

  • The Singapore Dental Association (SDA)
  • Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore (AAED/IFED)
  • The American Dental Association (ADA)
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE): injectables & fillers

A Dental Spa Experience​

Comfort perks to help you relax during your visit.​
Expat Dental
10 Sinaran Drive, Unit 08-15/16,
Novena Medical Center, Singapore 307506
Open: Mondays to Saturdays | 9am – 5pm
Closed: Sundays & Public Holidays
Expat Dental
20 Malacca Street, Unit 01-00,
Malacca Centre, Singapore 048979
Open: Mondays to Fridays | 9am – 5pm
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays
Expat Dental
10 Sinaran Drive, Unit 08-15/16,
Novena Medical Center, Singapore 307506
Open: Mondays to Saturdays | 9am – 5pm
Closed: Sundays & Public Holidays

Ways to make you feel more comfortable

  • Blankets & neck pillow
  • Streaming TV
  • Noise Canceling Headphones
  • Disposable Ear Plugs
  • Stress Ball
  • Refreshments
  • Guest WiFi
  • Warm Towel
  • Lip Balm

What if I don’t know the smile I want?​

Technology allows us to design a natural look to help complement your features.​
During your visit, we’ll take x-rays, digital 3D scans, photographs and videos to get a baseline of your teeth and facial form. This helps us create a new smile that looks natural, and complements your features, personality and skin tone. From there, the Smile Makeover team will digitally design your smile while taking into account the established relationship between your speech, teeth, lips and smile. This is done using CAD and CAM technology and modeling software.

Success Cases​

In compliance with MOH guidelines in Singapore, medical clinics are not allowed to post before-and-after images on their website and social media platforms.  

However, we are more than happy to share such images for your perusal during your in-clinic consultation with us.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Not everyone who wants to enhance their smile needs veneers. Some people may be able to get the smile of their dreams from just whitening and/or a short course of orthodontics, like Invisalign®. Good candidates may be those whose teeth discolour quickly, or there’s chipping and wear on the teeth, other structural damage, or decay. In such cases veneers are often the go-to option.
There is no comparison between the strength and the natural aesthetic result of porcelain veneers to that of composite veneers. In that sense, porcelain veneers are far superior in every aspect. The only aspect composite veneers have an advantage is initial cost. Yes, composite veneers are less expensive than porcelain veneers, but only initially. Given that porcelain veneers last longer and require low overall maintenance, they are often more cost-effective in the long run. We recommend porcelain veneers.

Veneers are a permanent treatment that cannot be reversed. Sometimes as part of the process, your teeth may need to be filed down slightly so the veneer can fit in seamlessly.

This is a long term commitment, and once it is done it is permanent.

There are three types of veneers: porcelain veneers, zirconium veneers, and composite veneers. Porcelain veneers are made from porcelain; zirconium veneers are made of zirconia, which is a crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2); and composite veneers are made from engineered resin. Porcelain veneers last 10 to 15 years, while composite veneers last five to seven years. We recommend porcelain veneers.

This all depends on the integrity of the tooth you’re putting a veneer on. Some cases require no reduction in the original tooth structure. However if there is decay or other major issues, some amounts of tooth will have to be removed.

The number of veneers you get can vary, depending on your needs. Some people may need just six in the front of their mouth, while others may need a full set of 28. Veneers can be fitted to top and bottom teeth. After detailed consultation there should be no surprises when your veneers are fitted.

You can expect your veneers to be just as strong as regular, healthy teeth. Often veneers are stronger than your existing teeth, however veneers aren’t indestructible.

Just as with natural teeth, you should not use your teeth as tools. You should avoid opening bottles with your teeth or cracking ice cubes or nuts.

Veneers are an investment and each case is different, depending on the material used and the number of veneers you need. It’s our policy to be upfront with our pricing and payment options to help you make the decision that’s right for you. After all, no one likes surprises when it comes to price!

You can rest assured that Dr Shaun and his team are very experienced with digital smile design and veneers. With advanced technology there should be no reason for your new smile to look bulky.

Veneers do not generally fall out, however as with natural teeth they can chip and be damaged.
You care for veneers just like regular teeth — with brushing, flossing, and regular cleaning from your dentist to maintain healthy gums.
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