Our approach to cosmetic dentistry
Our cosmetic dentistry is built around one idea: the result should look like your teeth, only better. We combine digital smile design, high-quality materials and conservative preparation, so improvements are made with as little healthy tooth removed as possible.
Every case starts with a consultation at our JLT clinic. We photograph and scan your teeth, talk through what you would like to change, and show you what is realistic. You see a preview before any treatment is agreed, and you know the full cost in writing.
Treatments and prices
| Treatment | What it does | Typical time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home whitening | Gradual lift in shade with custom trays | About 2 weeks | AED 1,000 + VAT |
| Zoom in-clinic whitening | Fast lift in shade in one session | 1 visit | AED 1,500 + VAT |
| Composite bonding | Repairs chips, closes small gaps, refines edges | Usually 1 visit | AED 900 per tooth + VAT |
| Porcelain veneers | Long-lasting change to shape and colour | Typically 2 to 3 visits | AED 3,500 per tooth + VAT |
| Tooth reshaping | Subtle adjustments to an uneven smile line | 1 visit | On consultation |
| Tooth-coloured crowns and onlays | Restores worn or broken teeth aesthetically | 2 visits | On consultation |
Cosmetic treatment starts from AED 800. Current offers bring home whitening to AED 800 and Zoom whitening to AED 1,100 (+ VAT), subject to clinical assessment. VAT applies to whitening, veneers and bonding. Interest-free instalments are available through Tabby or Mamo, subject to their approval (AED 300 service charge), and most plans can be staged to spread the cost.
Fig. 04 · Cosmetic dentistry
Three ways to change a tooth, and how much of it each keeps.
- IVeneerA thin porcelain shell on the front surface. Changes shape and colour, keeping most of the tooth.
- IIBondingTooth-coloured composite added only where needed, such as a chipped edge. Usually no drilling.
- IIICrownCovers the whole visible tooth. Best for a weak or heavily filled tooth, but more tooth is reshaped.
We always choose the option that keeps the most of your own tooth.
Veneers: porcelain or composite?
Veneers are thin facings bonded to the front of the teeth to correct shape, colour, chips and small gaps. For prices, the full process and aftercare, see our veneers page.
| Porcelain veneers | Composite bonding or veneers | |
|---|---|---|
| Made | In a dental laboratory | Directly on the tooth |
| Visits | 2 to 3 | Usually 1 |
| Resists staining | Very well | Can pick up stains over time |
| Typical lifespan | 10 to 15 years or more with care | Around 5 to 7 years, can be repaired |
| Tooth preparation | Minimal; sometimes none | Usually none |
| Cost | Higher | Lower |
We prepare veneers as conservatively as the case allows, and you see a trial smile in your own mouth before the final veneers are made, so nothing is a surprise.
Professional teeth whitening
Professional whitening lifts the natural shade of your teeth without removing enamel. Zoom in-clinic whitening gives a fast result before an event; custom home trays give a gradual change you control; many patients combine the two. Prices, safety and how long results last are on our teeth whitening page.
Shop-bought strips, charcoal pastes and LED kits rarely change the underlying shade and can irritate the gums. Whitening also does not change the colour of crowns, veneers or fillings, which is why we look at the whole smile before recommending it. Some people notice temporary sensitivity, which settles within a few days.
How we plan a cosmetic case
- Listen and record. Photographs, an iTero scan and, where the bite is involved, X-rays.
- Design. We design the smile digitally, considering your face, lip line and the proportion of each tooth.
- Preview. A trial mock-up lets you see and feel the shape and length before anything is permanent.
- Sequence. Straightening first where needed, then whitening, then bonding or veneers matched to your final shade.
- Protect. Reviews, hygiene visits and a night guard if you grind keep the result looking its best.
Where teeth need straightening first, we use Invisalign to move them into position rather than masking crowding with thicker veneers. It keeps more of your own tooth and gives a longer-lasting result. Several treatments planned together become a smile makeover.
When we will suggest something simpler
Not every smile needs veneers. If whitening and a little bonding would give you what you want, we will tell you. If you have active decay or gum disease, we treat that first. If you grind your teeth, we protect them before placing cosmetic work. Honest advice is part of the plan.
