Cosmetic dentistry in Chiang Mai
Cosmetic dentistry changes the color, shape or size of teeth to improve how your smile looks, from whitening to bonding, veneers and ceramic crowns. At Kitcha Dental Clinic, serving Chiang Mai since 1981, larger changes can be planned with photos, a digital scan and Digital Smile Design, so you can discuss the result before treatment starts.
- Open every day, 09:00–20:00
- Opposite Chiang Mai Gate
- Coordinators in English and Thai
Is this you?
- Your teeth are stained or darker than you would like.
- A front tooth is chipped, or there are small gaps between teeth.
- Your teeth are worn, uneven or different in shape from each other.
- You would like to see a plan for your smile before you decide on treatment.
Some changes need more than cosmetic treatment, for example braces to move teeth, or gum or root canal treatment first. Your dentist explains this after examining you.
Cosmetic treatments at the clinic
Teeth whitening
In-office Philips Zoom whitening in about 1.5 hours, or home whitening with custom trays.
Bonding for chips and gaps
Small repairs with tooth-colored composite.
Veneers
Thin covers for the front of teeth that are mostly intact.
Dental crowns
Covering a broken or weakened tooth.
Digital Smile Design
Photos and a digital scan used to plan and show your new smile before treatment.
Whitening, bonding, veneers or a crown?
Color only
Whitening lightens natural teeth but does not change their shape, and it does not change the color of existing crowns, veneers or fillings.
Small chips and gaps
Bonding adds tooth-colored composite to repair a chip, close a small gap or reshape a tooth.
Shape and color of several front teeth
Veneers cover the front of teeth that are mostly intact. They are made as thin as possible, so as little tooth as possible is removed.
A broken or heavily filled tooth
A crown covers the whole tooth and protects it as well as changing how it looks.
Planning your smile
Before veneers, crowns or other visible changes, your dentist can take photos and a digital scan and use Digital Smile Design to show the planned shape of your teeth. You can discuss the plan and ask for changes before treatment starts.
Veneers and ceramic crowns are made by our ISO-certified partner dental laboratory. Shade and shape are checked with you at the chair before the restoration is bonded.
The final result depends on your teeth, gums and bite, and your dentist explains what can be achieved for you.
Not sure which treatment suits you?
Send a photo of your smile if you have one. Your dentist looks at it and explains your options before any treatment starts.
What happens, and how many visits
Consultation and examination
Your dentist examines your teeth and gums, talks through what you would like to change, and explains the options.
Photos, scan and plan
For veneers, crowns or larger changes, photos and a digital scan are taken and the plan is shown to you, with a written estimate.
Treatment visits
The number of visits depends on the treatment. In-office whitening is done in one visit, while veneers and crowns need a second visit to fit the finished work.
Cost of cosmetic dentistry
Prices for whitening, veneers and Digital Smile Design are listed on our prices page, and bonding and crowns are listed with fillings and crowns. Your dentist gives you a written estimate after the examination.
Prices on our prices page are shown as ranges. Your final fee depends on what the examination finds, and may include additional items — such as a rubber dam or special materials — when your treatment needs them. Your dentist explains these before treatment.
Who treats you
Cosmetic treatment is planned by our dentists, including dentists with postgraduate training in esthetic restorative dentistry and prosthodontics. When gum or orthodontic treatment is needed first, the dentists involved plan the work together within the clinic.
Cosmetic dentistry FAQs
What does cosmetic dentistry include?
Treatments that change how your teeth look, such as whitening, bonding, veneers and ceramic crowns, often planned with Digital Smile Design. Some smiles also need braces, gum treatment or missing teeth replaced, and your dentist can plan these together with the cosmetic work.
Which is right for me: whitening, bonding, veneers or a crown?
Whitening lightens the color of natural teeth but does not change their shape. Bonding repairs small chips and gaps. Veneers cover the front of teeth that are mostly intact, and a crown covers a tooth that is broken or heavily filled. Your dentist recommends options after examining your teeth.
Can I see my new smile before treatment?
Yes. With Digital Smile Design, your dentist uses photos and a digital scan to show the planned shape of your teeth, and you can discuss changes before treatment starts. The final result depends on your teeth, gums and bite.
Do veneers damage my teeth?
Veneers are made as thin as possible, so as little tooth as possible is removed. How much depends on your teeth and the planned shape, and your dentist explains this before treatment.
Does whitening change the color of crowns, veneers or fillings?
No. Whitening works on natural teeth only. If you plan both whitening and new crowns, veneers or fillings on visible teeth, whitening is usually done first so the new work can be matched to your whitened teeth.
How much does cosmetic dentistry cost?
It depends on the treatment and how many teeth are involved. Prices for whitening, veneers and Digital Smile Design are on our prices page, and your dentist gives you a written estimate after the examination.
Thinking about changing your smile?
Send us your question, a recent X-ray or a photo, and a coordinator will reply in English or Thai. Open every day, 09:00–20:00 (Thailand time).
Or email us at [email protected]
Content reviewed by Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum — DDS, Chiang Mai University; Master's Degree in Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry (International Program), Chulalongkorn University · Last reviewed