A dental implant consultation in Melbourne typically takes 45 to 75 minutes and covers an oral examination, digital X-rays, a 3D CBCT scan to assess bone density and jaw anatomy, a medical history review, and a discussion of treatment options, timelines and costs. Many Melbourne clinics offer the initial consultation
Your first general dental treatment visit in Australia runs 45 to 75 minutes for most adults. The dentist will go through your medical history, do a full oral exam including periodontal probing, take x-rays if they are due, and in most cases carry out a scale and clean on the
Cosmetic dentistry costs in Australia in 2026 vary more than most people expect, and not always for the reasons you would guess. Porcelain veneers run between $1,200 and $2,500 per tooth, composite veneers between $300 and $800, professional teeth whitening between $400 and $1,200, and dental bonding from $250 per
A veneers consultation in Melbourne typically takes 45 to 75 minutes and covers a smile assessment, oral health check, digital photography, intraoral scanning, a discussion of porcelain versus composite materials, smile design planning, and a transparent cost breakdown. Many Melbourne cosmetic dentists offer the initial appointment complimentary, and a thoughtful
At a glance: Both fix the same cosmetic problems. Neither is universally better. Bonding costs $200 to $900 per tooth, takes one appointment and is reversible. Veneers cost $1,200 to $2,500 per tooth, take two to four appointments, and last twice as long. If you have a small chip or
At a glance: The gap between veneers’ before-and-after photos online and what actually happens in the chair is almost never about quality. It is about expectations. Porcelain veneers can genuinely transform crooked teeth, gaps and discolouration in two to four weeks. Composite veneers cost less but age faster. And the
At a glance: Most patients arrive at a veneers consultation knowing what they want but unsure what they are actually signing up for. How many appointments? How much tooth gets removed? Does it hurt? What happens if one chips? This guide answers all of it. The veneers process and aftercare
At a glance: Dental clear aligners in Australia cost between $2,000 and $9,000 in 2026, and the gap between those two numbers is not arbitrary. A patient with minor crowding in their front teeth is a completely different clinical picture from someone who needs full bite correction across both arches,
At a glance: Most people researching clear correct aligners hit the same wall: a price range so wide it tells you almost nothing. Is $6,500 for a straightforward case reasonable, or are you being overcharged? Here is what the numbers actually mean. In Australia in 2026, ClearCorrect treatment runs from
At a glance: Somewhere between a Google rabbit hole and your first consultation, most people get lost. The cost questions stack up fast: which brand, which provider, does my health fund cover any of it, and is Invisalign actually worth the premium? Here is what you need to know upfront.
