Cosmetic dentistry
Improving a smile without making it look treated.
Veneers, bonding and smile enhancements guided by health, proportion and natural aesthetics.
What it involves
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry improves the appearance of your teeth — their shape, shade, alignment and proportion. Done well, nobody should be able to tell you have had anything done. They should just think you look well.
Good cosmetic work rests on healthy foundations, so we always assess your gums, bite and existing restorations first. We would rather build a result that lasts than one that only photographs nicely.
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How we approach it here.
Porcelain veneers
Thin ceramic facings that correct shape, shade and minor alignment across the teeth that show when you smile.
Composite bonding
A conservative, same-visit way to close small gaps, repair chips and reshape edges.
Smile design planning
We plan the result with you first, so you understand what is achievable before any treatment begins.
Combined approaches
Often the best result comes from a mix — a little alignment, some whitening, then minimal cosmetic work on top.
Natural proportion
Shape, shade and symmetry are chosen to suit your face, not a template.
Is it right for you?
This may be worth a conversation if…
Only an examination can confirm what you need. These are simply the situations that most often bring people in.
You hold back when you smile
If you find yourself covering your mouth in photographs, it is worth a conversation.
Chips, gaps or worn edges bother you
These are often quicker and simpler to correct than people expect.
You want to understand what is realistic
A consultation costs you nothing but time, and you will leave with a clear picture either way.
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Other treatments at Smile @ Kyalami.
Start with a conversation
Have a question about cosmetic dentistry?
Ask us anything. A consultation is the only way to know what is right for you, and it commits you to nothing.