Smile Makeover in Sydney, Planned Around You
A smile makeover isn’t one treatment – it’s a plan that combines the right treatments to change how your smile looks and works. Specialist prosthodontist Dr Ricky Lim uses Digital Smile Design so you can see and trial your new smile on your own teeth before anything permanent is done. His aim is subtle change that suits your face: “you, but better”.
- Registered specialist prosthodontist
- Trial smile before treatment
- Staged plans & humm®
Veneers, crowns and implants designed together.
What’s Bothering You About Your Smile?
Most makeovers combine two or more treatments. Start with what matters most to you.
What Is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is a planned combination of cosmetic and restorative treatments to improve the look of your smile. It usually brings together two or more of: porcelain or composite veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, dental implants, bridges and gum reshaping.
The difference from a single treatment is the plan. Every tooth is designed to work with the others, your bite and your face – so shade, shape and proportion match across the whole smile.
One Specialist for the Whole Plan
A makeover often mixes veneers, crowns and implants, sometimes across many teeth. A prosthodontist is a registered dental specialist trained to plan exactly that kind of combined treatment, including how the bite and jaw joints will work afterwards. Because Dr Lim provides each part himself, the plan doesn’t have to be split between clinicians.
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, James Cook University
- Specialist training in Prosthodontics, University of Sydney
- Focus on aesthetic, implant and reconstructive dentistry
- Composite, porcelain veneers, crowns and implants in one location
Smile design: Digital Smile Design with a trial smile on your own teeth.
Trial Your New Smile First
- Cosmetic analysis. The most important part is listening to what you want. Photos and scans build a digital version of your new smile.
- Trial smile. Once you’re happy with the design, a temporary model of your new smile is placed directly on your teeth so you can see and feel it.
- Treatment. Once you approve the trial, treatment is carried out to match it.
The trial is where you check length, shape and fullness with your own lips, voice and face – and where changes are easy.
Smile Makeover Process and Timeline
A veneers-only makeover can take a few weeks; plans with implants usually take several months.
About one hour, with digital scans, photos and any X-rays.
Any decay or gum problems are treated before cosmetic work.
Digital Smile Design and a mock-up on your own teeth.
Whitening, then implants, then crowns and veneers – then a bite review.
How Much Does a Smile Makeover Cost?
Because every makeover is a different mix of treatments, there’s no single price. As a guide, porcelain veneers and ceramic crowns at North Shore Prosthodontics start from $3,500 per tooth, and a single dental implant typically costs $6,000–$8,000 including the crown. Your fee is set out in an itemised, staged written quote after your consultation.
Cosmetic treatment is often not covered by extras policies, while restorative parts such as crowns or implants may attract a rebate, which we claim on-site.
Payment plans are available through humm®, with no interest on terms of up to 24 months.¹ An establishment fee and a monthly loan fee, charged by humm, apply. Approval is subject to humm’s credit assessment. Private health rebates are processed on-site.
¹ humm provided by Once Credit Pty Limited ABN 99 112 319 632, Australian Credit Licence No. 386194, subject to its Terms & Conditions. Fees, charges and interest (if applicable) vary depending on the product type, merchant and the amount of credit. Approval subject to credit assessment criteria.
The main factors we'll walk through at your consultation:
Fees are quoted individually after a clinical assessment and 3D scan. Any figures discussed beforehand are general guidance only and are confirmed in your written treatment plan.
Smile Makeover vs Single Treatment
How a planned makeover differs from treating one concern.
| Single Treatment | Smile Makeover | |
|---|---|---|
|
Scope |
One concern, one or a few teeth |
Several concerns across the smile |
|
Planning |
Tooth by tooth |
Whole smile, bite and face together |
|
Preview |
Sometimes |
✓ Digital design + trial smile |
|
Timeline |
Often weeks |
Weeks to months |
|
Cost |
Lower |
Higher; can be staged |
The right plan depends on your teeth and goals and is discussed at consultation.
Common Smile Makeover Mistakes
- Starting with veneers before fixing decay or gum disease. The foundation comes first.
- Going for “too perfect”. Overly white, uniform teeth can look artificial.
- Skipping the trial smile. It’s the safest way to test length and shape.
- Whitening after veneers. Veneers don’t change colour; whiten first, then match.
- Splitting the plan across several clinics. Mixed plans can clash on shade, shape and bite.
Visiting us in Cremorne
Our practice is on Parraween Street in Cremorne, accessible from both Military Road and Parraween Street, with street parking and a council car park (up to 3 hours) close by. We welcome patients from across the Lower North Shore and referrals from dentists throughout Sydney.
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am–5pm. Closed Wednesday and weekends.
- Cremorne
- Mosman
- Neutral Bay
- Cammeray
- North Sydney
- Kirribilli
- Cremorne Point
- Crows Nest
Smile Makeover FAQs
Straight answers to what patients ask most. If yours isn't here, our team is happy to help.
It starts with a consultation and Digital Smile Design, so every recommendation is based on your teeth, bite and goals.
Yes. You see a digital design, then trial a temporary mock-up on your own teeth before anything permanent is done.
A veneers-based makeover can take a few weeks. Plans with implants usually take several months.
It depends on the treatments involved. At our practice veneers and crowns start from $3,500 per tooth and single implants typically cost $6,000–$8,000.
That’s the aim. Shape, shade and proportion are designed around your face, and you approve the trial smile first.
Yes. Treatment can be staged over time to suit your schedule and budget.
Start with a smile design consultation
Book with Dr Ricky Lim to talk through your goals and see what’s possible.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. The information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual clinical advice. Before proceeding with treatment, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Individual results vary.
