What cosmetic treatments does AMK Dental Clinic offer?
AMK Dental Clinic offers four main cosmetic options: teeth whitening, composite bonding, clear aligners and CEREC ceramic restorations. They differ in how much, if any, natural tooth is removed, how many visits they take and how long they last. The table below is a starting point; your dentist will explain which options suit your teeth.
| Treatment | What it does | Tooth preparation | Typical visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom whitening | Lightens natural tooth colour (teeth.org.au) | None | One in-chair visit, or take-home trays |
| Composite bonding | Tooth-coloured resin shaped onto teeth to repair chips or close small gaps | Little or none | Often one |
| Invisalign® clear aligners | Moves teeth gradually into a new position | None (small attachments may be bonded; sometimes minor enamel reshaping) | Reviews over several months |
| CEREC ceramic crowns and onlays | Rebuilds damaged or heavily filled teeth | Irreversible removal of tooth structure | Often one |
How does a cosmetic consultation work?
A cosmetic consultation at AMK Dental Clinic is an assessment first and a discussion second. We check your teeth, gums and bite, because problems such as decay, gum disease or tooth grinding need to be managed before cosmetic work and can affect which options are suitable.
We then talk about what you would like to change and why. Photos, X-rays and, for some plans, Digital Smile Design help us show you what is realistic. You leave with a written estimate listing item numbers, and there is no expectation that you decide on the day.
What is composite bonding?
Composite bonding is a cosmetic treatment that uses tooth-coloured resin, the same material as white fillings, to reshape or repair teeth. It is often used for small chips, worn edges or small gaps. Little or no enamel is usually removed, which keeps more options open later.
The trade-off is durability. Composite can stain, chip or wear faster than porcelain, and it may need polishing, repair or replacement over time.
How do clear aligners and CEREC ceramics fit into cosmetic care?
Clear aligners and CEREC restorations are often part of a cosmetic plan, but each is a treatment in its own right. Moving crowded or spaced teeth with Invisalign® clear aligners can sometimes reduce or avoid the need to prepare teeth for veneers.
CEREC is a system from Dentsply Sirona that lets us design and mill ceramic crowns and onlays in the clinic, often in a single visit. It is mainly used to restore damaged or heavily filled teeth; our CEREC same-day crowns page explains when a laboratory crown is still the better choice.
What are the alternatives, including doing nothing?
Every cosmetic treatment has alternatives, and leaving your teeth as they are is always one of them. Depending on what you would like to change, options may include whitening, bonding, orthodontic treatment, veneers, crowns or a combination (teeth.org.au).
Because enamel removal cannot be undone, AMK Dental Clinic discusses less invasive options alongside veneers and crowns so you can weigh them up. Your dentist will explain the benefits, risks, likely maintenance and costs of each option, so you can make a decision that is right for you.
Common questions
What happens at a cosmetic consultation at AMK Dental Clinic?
A cosmetic consultation at AMK Dental Clinic starts with a full examination of your teeth and gums, because decay or gum disease needs attention before any cosmetic work. Dr Ali Khalessi (Dentist) listens to what you would like to change, takes photos and X-rays where needed, and explains suitable options with their risks, alternatives and costs. You receive a written estimate and time to think it over.
Is composite bonding an alternative to veneers?
Composite bonding can be an alternative to veneers for small chips, gaps or uneven edges. Tooth-coloured resin is shaped directly onto the tooth, usually in one appointment and often with little or no removal of enamel. Composite can stain and chip more readily than porcelain and may need polishing or repair over time. Your dentist will explain whether bonding suits your teeth.
Does my health fund cover cosmetic dentistry?
Health fund cover for cosmetic dentistry depends on your fund, your level of extras cover and the item numbers involved. Treatment done only to change appearance, such as whitening, may not be covered, while crowns and veneers may be claimable under major dental on some policies. Your written estimate lists the item numbers, so you can check with your fund before treatment. HICAPS claiming is available on the day.