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Dora Street Dental
Cosmetic Dentistry

Porcelain Veneers.

Considered, planned cosmetic treatment in porcelain.

  • Initial consult 45 minutes; full case usually 3 to 4 visits over 3 to 6 weeks
  • Once per tooth (typical lifespan 10 to 15+ years)
  • All major health funds
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Porcelain veneers, completed result, close-up smile

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of high-strength porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth, used to alter shape, colour, alignment, or worn dentition. A considered cosmetic treatment that we plan carefully on a case-by-case basis.

Dr James Bakker at work in the surgery
Close treatment work at Dora Street Dental
The Dora Street Dental team treating a patient

What to expect

How a porcelain veneers
appointment runs.

We keep things calm and unhurried. Here's the rhythm you can expect from start to finish, no surprises.

  1. Consultation & planning

    We talk in detail about what you want to change. Photos, smile analysis, sometimes a digital preview or wax-up so you can see the proposed look before committing.

  2. Preparation

    First visit: numbing, then conservative shaping of the front of each tooth (usually 0.3 to 0.5mm). We take detailed impressions or a scan and place temporary veneers.

  3. Try-in

    Second visit: your custom porcelain veneers come back from the lab. We try them in before bonding and you check the look in the mirror, adjustments before final commitment.

  4. Bonding & finish

    We bond each veneer permanently. Bite check, polish, photographs, and a maintenance plan. We see you for a 1 to 2 week review to make sure everything's settled.

What's included

Every appointment, in full.

  • Detailed cosmetic consultation with photos
  • Wax mock-up or digital smile preview
  • Conservative tooth preparation where indicated
  • Temporary veneers for the in-between period
  • Custom porcelain veneers from the dental lab
  • Try-in visit before final bonding
  • Bonding, polish, bite check, and long-term care plan

Why it matters

Well-planned porcelain veneers can closely match the appearance of natural teeth. Longevity depends on case selection, occlusion, oral hygiene and ongoing maintenance. Veneers are an irreversible procedure, we'll talk you through the considerations before any treatment begins.

Case work by Dr James Bakker

Recent porcelain veneers cases.

Case 01

Before & after

Porcelain veneers replacing worn composite

Treatment: 7× porcelain veneers and 1 porcelain crown, replacing old composite veneers and worn dentition. Shade C1.

Front

Patient smile before porcelain veneer treatment, front-on mouth close-upBefore
Patient smile after porcelain veneer treatment, front-on mouth close-upAfter

Treatment performed by Dr James Bakker. Photographs published with patient consent. Individual treatment results vary depending on starting condition, oral hygiene, and ongoing care.

Case 02

Before & after

Full mouth rehabilitation

Treatment: Upper arch: 3-unit Monolithic Zirconia Bridge + 5 Monolithic Zirconia Crowns, shade A3. Lower arch: 8× Injectable Composite Build-Ups + 1 Monolithic Zirconia Crown.

Smile

Patient before full mouth rehabilitationBefore
Patient after full mouth rehabilitationAfter

Retracted

Retracted view of teeth before full mouth rehabilitationBefore
Retracted view of teeth after full mouth rehabilitationAfter

Treatment performed by Dr James Bakker. Photographs published with patient consent. Individual treatment results vary depending on starting condition, oral hygiene, and ongoing care.

Common questions

Things people
often ask.

Can't see your question? Call us on (02) 9570 4044 and we'll happily talk it through.

Are veneers reversible?

No, once any tooth structure is removed for the prep, that's permanent. The veneers themselves can be replaced over time, but the underlying preparation cannot be undone. We talk you through this carefully before any tooth is touched.

How long do veneers last?

Well-made, well-maintained porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15+ years. Lifespan depends on case selection, your bite, oral hygiene, and habits like grinding or nail-biting. No restoration lasts forever.

Will they look fake?

Modern porcelain matches the colour, translucency and surface texture of natural teeth. Done well, veneers should look like your own teeth, just a refined version. We tend toward natural rather than 'Hollywood white'.

How is it different from bonding?

Bonding is composite resin, done chairside in one visit, lasting 5 to 10 years. Veneers are porcelain, lab-made, and last longer with better colour stability, but cost more and involve some tooth prep. Bonding is often the right starting point; veneers are the more committed option.

Do I need a night guard afterwards?

If you grind, yes, grinding wears porcelain over time and can fracture veneers. We assess your wear pattern at consultation and include a night guard in the plan if needed.

How many should I get?

Depends on what's bothering you. Many patients only need 4 to 6 upper front teeth. Others need 8 to 10 to balance the smile. We'll show you the options and what each looks like before any work begins.

Hurstville & St George

Caring for porcelain veneers patients across the local area.

We see patients from Hurstville, Penshurst, Allawah, Mortdale, Carlton, Beverly Hills and across the wider St George and Sutherland Shire region. The practice is a short walk from Hurstville Station with on-street parking nearby.

Dr James Bakker beside the DORA ST DENTAL signage at 39 Dora Street, Hurstville

39 Dora Street, Hurstville

Caring for our local Hurstville community.

Booking

Ready to book your porcelain veneers?

Call us or book online, we'll find a time that suits.

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