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Elevate Your Smile and Transform Your Confidence

At Vivaldi Smile Artisans, we believe your smile is one of your most valuable assets. Our boutique dental practice in Sydney’s CBD specializes in cosmetic dentistry treatments that enhance both the beauty and health of your smile. Located in the heart of the city, we combine advanced technology with artistic precision to help you achieve the confident, radiant smile you’ve always wanted.

Customised Dental Treatments

What is cosmetic dentistry?

Cosmetic Dentistry refers to dental treatments which aims to enhance the overall appearance of the smile and is also known as SMILE MAKEOVERS. These procedures include teeth whitening, porcelain and composite veneers, root canal treatments, laser dentistry and more.

Improvements can be achieved by:

  • Modifying the shape, colour, alignment and position of teeth (with teeth whitening, composite bonding and porcelain veneers)
  • Recontouring the gums (also known as laser gum lift)
  • Correcting the position and alignment of the teeth within the jaws (Orthodontics)
  • Replacing single or multiple missing teeth (dental implants and bridges)

What is the best way to achieve optimum results from cosmetic dentistry?

The best approach to achieve desired outcomes from cosmetic dentistry is Dr Patricia Vivaldi’s 3 step process:
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Step 1: Curated treatment plans

Smile enhancements can be subtle or dramatic, depending on each individual’s needs and expectations. The ideal cosmetic dental work that creates the best results takes into consideration your particular characteristics. This includes:
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Skin colour
  • Shape of the face
  • Thickness of the lips
  • Height of the smile
  • Position of the jaw
Aesthetic dentistry must also complement your overall oral health and account for proper function and appearance for life.
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Step 2: Utilisation of the latest technology

With modern advances in dentistry, cosmetic procedures can range from a simple colour correction with teeth whitening, to multiple teeth reshaping and replacement – and everything in between. Digital dentistry and dental photography allow Dr Patricia Vivaldi to plan the modifications needed to achieve the results you are seeking from your smile makeover; trial them – and then execute the final decided treatment in a precise and predictable manner. This means there are no surprises, and the smile that has been designed and planned through your treatment consultation with Dr Patricia is the smile you see looking back at you from the mirror.
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Step 3: Understanding the objectives

Dr Patricia will take the time during your initial consultation at our Sydney CBD dental practice and throughout the process to ensure she understands your desired results as well as providing you with the treatment options, the cost of cosmetic dentistry and expected outcomes. This is because the ultimate goal of her cosmetic dental treatment is to create a harmonic, pleasant and functional smile, that matches your face and personality, which will ultimately boost confidence and self-esteem and make you want to smile more!

Our Cosmetic Dentistry Services

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Teeth Whitening: A brighter smile can make a remarkable difference in your appearance and self-confidence. We offer professional teeth whitening solutions, including custom teeth whitening trays for at-home use and in-office Zoom teeth whitening for dramatic results in a single visit. Our professional-grade whitening treatments are safe, effective, and significantly more powerful than over-the-counter products.

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Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are thin, custom-made shells that cover the front surface of your teeth to correct imperfections such as chips, cracks, gaps, or discoloration. These versatile cosmetic dentistry solutions can transform your smile with minimal tooth preparation, providing long-lasting, natural-looking results that resist staining and maintain their beauty for years to come.

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Dental Bonding: For minor cosmetic concerns, dental bonding offers a quick and affordable solution. Using tooth-colored composite resin, we can repair chips, close small gaps, reshape irregular teeth, and cover stains. This conservative cosmetic dentistry option typically requires just one appointment and provides immediate improvement to your smile’s appearance.

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Smile Makeovers: When multiple cosmetic concerns need to be addressed, a comprehensive smile makeover may be the ideal solution. Our smile makeover treatments combine various cosmetic dentistry procedures to create a complete transformation. We’ll evaluate your unique facial structure, tooth alignment, and aesthetic goals to design a customized treatment plan that delivers stunning, harmonious results.

Treatments For You

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Composite Bonding

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Laser Dentistry

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Porcelain Veneers

Why Choose Vivaldi Smile Artisans for Cosmetic Dentistry?

Our boutique practice offers a refined, comfortable environment where you can relax while receiving world-class cosmetic dentistry care. We utilize the latest technology, including digital impressions and advanced imaging, to plan and execute your treatments with exceptional precision. Our multilingual team speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese, ensuring clear communication throughout your cosmetic journey.

We accept all major credit cards and work with all Australian health insurance providers to make your cosmetic dentistry investment as convenient as possible. We also offer in-house financing options to help you achieve your dream smile without financial stress.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry

What is a cosmetic dentist?

A cosmetic dentist is a dentist who focuses on the appearance of your teeth as well as their health: the shape, size, colour and alignment of your smile. At Vivaldi Smile Artisans, cosmetic treatment is provided by Dr Patricia Vivaldi, who plans each case around what you want to change and what suits your teeth.

How much does cosmetic dentistry cost?

It depends on the treatment. As a guide from our published pricing: take-home whitening $410, in-chair whitening from $690, composite bonding $410 to $600 per tooth, composite veneers around $780 per tooth and porcelain veneers around $2,100 per tooth. See our smile makeover cost guide for the full breakdown. Your exact quote follows your consultation.

What is composite bonding?

Composite bonding uses a tooth-coloured resin, applied and sculpted directly onto the tooth in a single visit, to repair chips, close small gaps and reshape teeth. It removes little to no tooth structure, so it is one of the more conservative cosmetic options. See our composite bonding page or the bonding cost guide.

What are porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain, custom made in a dental lab and bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They are matched to the shape and shade you want, and they are highly stain-resistant and long lasting. See our porcelain veneers page or the veneers cost guide.

Do my teeth need to be shaved for veneers?

Porcelain veneers require the removal of some tooth structure in most cases, to create space for the material, though the preparation can be very conservative with shells as thin as 0.3mm. Composite bonding and composite veneers usually require little or no removal, which is one reason we discuss both options with you before deciding.

Is cosmetic dentistry covered by health insurance?

Cosmetic treatment is generally not covered by private health funds. Where part of your treatment has a functional purpose, such as repairing a damaged tooth, it may be partly claimable depending on your fund and level of cover. We can give you the item numbers so you can check before you go ahead.

Where do I start?

With a consultation. Dr Patricia will look at your teeth, listen to what you want to change, and map out the options, the sequence and the cost. No referral is needed, and our practice is in the heart of Sydney CBD.

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Come and visit us in our Sydney CBD dental clinic