06/08/2026
From whitening to veneers — what's right for you? ✨
A quick guide to how the options differ:
🔹 Professional whitening — works on the natural colour of your teeth. Doesn't change shape or position, and doesn't affect existing crowns or fillings.
🔹 Bonding — tooth-coloured material shaped onto the tooth. Often used for small chips or gaps.
🔹 Veneers — thin custom shells fitted to the front surface. Usually involves preparing the tooth, so it's a considered, long-term decision.
🔹 Orthodontics — moves teeth into a different position rather than resurfacing them.
Which one fits depends on the state of your enamel and gums, the shade and shape of your teeth, and what you're hoping to change. Some people are suited to one option and not another, and that's decided in the chair — not online.
Dental Health Week runs Monday 3 to Sunday 9 August 2026, with the Australian Dental Association focusing on adults aged 18–25. Start where everyone should start: a check-up.
Book your routine 6-month recall with a scale and polish at North Shore Smiles and we'll give you One (1) FREE electric toothbrush.
🗓 Appointment must be completed by 31 August 2026
👉 Book: https://www.smiledocs.com.au/cosmetic-dentists/neutral-bay/dr-caroline-downing/events/
Dental questions? Ask our team. Appointment numbers are limited.
Offer terms: One (1) electric toothbrush per patient, for patients who book and attend a routine 6-month recall including a scale and polish, completed by 31 August 2026. All treatment is subject to clinical assessment.
